Topping Up Engine Oil - KTM 1190 RC8 EU 2008 Repair Manual

38/LUBRICATION SYSTEM

Topping up engine oil

26.8
Info
Too little engine oil or poor-quality engine oil results in premature wear to the engine.
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Check the engine oil level. (
Engine oil (SAE 10W/50) (
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Remove the dipstick
Condition
External temperature: ≥ 0 °C (≥ 32 °F)
Engine oil (SAE 10W/50) (
Condition
External temperature: < 0 °C (< 32 °F)
700301-01
Engine oil (SAE 5W/40) (
Info
For optimal performance of the engine oil, do not mix different types of
engine oil.
If appropriate, change the engine oil.
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Replace the oil dipstick
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are poisonous and can result in uncon-
sciousness and/or death.
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When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventila-
tion, and do not start or run the engine in a closed space.
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Start the engine and check that it is oil-tight.
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Check the engine oil level. (
p. 155)
p. 192)
and top up the engine oil.
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p. 192)
p. 192)
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p. 155)
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