Engine Oil - Malaguti Centro 125 IE User Manual

5.4

ENGINE OIL

Check oil level every 500 km (312 mi)
As far as four-stroke engines are concerned, engine
oil is used to lubricate distribution components, base
bearings and the thermal unit. An insufficient amount of
oil can seriously damage the engine.
In all four-stroke engines, deterioration of the oil and
a certain consumption are to be considered normal.
Consumption, in particular, strictly relates to conditions
of usage (oil consumption increases if the vehicle is used
with the throttle fully open).
To prevent trouble, check the oil level more frequently
with respect to the indications given in the MAINTENANCE
TABLE, especially before long journeys.
Checking the oil level
This check should be performed when the engine is
cold, as described below:
1) Park the vehicle on flat ground and put it on its centre
stand.
2) Stop the engine and wait a few minutes for the oil to
stabilise.
3) Unscrew the cap/dipstick (A-Fig.25), dry it with a
clean cloth and retighten it.
4) Remove the cap/dipstick and make sure the level
falls between the MAX and MIN notches; if necessary,
top up with Q8 CLASS 10W40 oil.
Maximum amount of oil: 1000cc.
Max. amount of oil for periodic renewing: 800cc.
5) Refit the cap/dipstick (A-Fig.25).
A
When checking the oil level, make sure the
vehicle is upright; slight tilting may alter the
readings.
If you need to check the level when the engine is
warm, remember that the level line will be lower.
It is best to wait at least 10 minutes from stopping
the engine in order to have a correct reading
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2
Max
3
Min
Fig.25
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5
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