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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
5. Pull it out again and examine the level.
It's OK between L and F.
But if it's near or below L, add enough
oil to bring the level to F.
CAUTION
Don't add engine oil over F. This may
cause engine damage.
6. Make sure the O-ring is positioned
properly before reinserting the
dipstick.
The distance between L and F on the
dipstick represents the following:
L (US qt, Imp qt)
M Changing Engine Oil and Filter
Change engine oil and filter according to
Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3).
Please act responsibly—protect the
environment and take used oil to a
recycling facility. Ask your dealer or a
service station for information.
WARNING
Handling Used Engine Oil:
Continuous contact with used engine
oil is dangerous. It could cause skin
cancer. Always wash with soap and
water immediately after changing oil
and filter.
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Form No. 8R09-EA-02G
Changing engine oil
0.8 (0.85, 0.70)
1. Warm up the engine for a few minutes
2. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil
3. Replace the plug tightly after the oil
4. Fill the engine with new oil to the F
5. Securely replace the oil-filler cap.
6. Start the engine and inspect around the
7. Turn it off and wait 5 minutes for the
WARNING
Checking or Changing Engine Oil:
Hot engine oil is dangerous. If the
engine has been running, the engine
oil becomes very hot. You could be
seriously burned. Don't check or
change the engine oil when the
engine is hot.
Loosen
Tighten
and turn it off. Remove the oil-filler
cap.
into a suitable container.
has thoroughly drained.
mark on the dipstick.
drain plug for leaks.
oil to return to the oil pan.
Drain plug
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