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When to Add Oil
If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then
you'll need to add some oil. But you must
use the right kind. This section explains
what kind
of
oil to use. For crankcase
capacity, see "Capacities and
Specifications" i n the Index.
NOTICE:
Don't add too much oil. If your
engine has so much oil that the oil
level gets above the cross-hatched
area that shows the proper operating
range, your engine could be
damaged.
Remove the oil fill cap by turning it to the
left (counterclockwise).
Just fill it enough to put the level
somewhere in the proper operating range.
Push the dipstick all the way back in and
put the oil cap back on when you're
through.
What Kind of Oil
i o
Use
Beginning midyear 1993, oils of the
proper quality for your vehicle will be
identified with this new "starburst"
symbol. The "starburst" symbol indicates
that the oil has been certified by the
American Petroleum Institute (API), and
is suitable for use in your gasoline engine.
You should look for this on the front of
the oil container, and use
&
oils that
display this new symbol.
You should also use the proper viscosity
oil for your vehicle, as shown in the
following chart:
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