Service Procedures; Oil Level - Navistar MaxxForce DT 9 Operation And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 5 – MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND SERVICE PROCEDURES

Service Procedures

GOVERNMENT REGULATION: Engine fluids
(oil, fuel, and coolant) may be a hazard to human
health and the environment.
other contaminated materials (e.g.
accordance with applicable regulations.
or dispose of engine fluids, filters, and other
contaminated materials according to applicable
regulations.
WARNING: To prevent personal injury or death, shift
transmission to park or neutral, set parking brake, and block
wheels before doing diagnostic or service procedures.

OIL LEVEL

Service Interval: Before Engine Operation
1. Park vehicle on level ground.
NOTE: Do not check oil level if engine is running or immediately
after engine shutdown.
2. Shut down engine and wait 5 minutes.
3. Remove oil level gauge from fill tube.
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Handle all fluids and
filters, rags) in
Recycle
Form No. 1172040R1
Printed in the United States of America
Figure 27 Oil level gauge (typical)
CAUTION: To prevent engine damage do the following:
• Assure oil level readings are within the crosshatched
operating range on the oil level gauge.
• Do not overfill the engine with oil.
• Do not operate engine if oil level is above or below the
operating range.
4. If oil level is below operating range, fill with recommended
oil for operating climate. The ADD mark indicates 2.8 liters
(3 quarts US) of oil should be added. See Engine Oil Quality
and Service Categories(page 32).