Mitsubishi Fuso CANTER Owner's Handbook Manual page 330

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Simple inspection and service
1.1 Check
NOTE:
•
Check the engine oil level with the vehicle
parked on a level place and the engine stopped.
A correct engine oil level cannot be determined
when the vehicle is tilted, or if the engine is run-
ning or the time after stopping the engine is too
short. Let the engine stand at least 10 minutes
after stopping it before checking the oil level.
•
The quantity of engine oil may increase due to
the fuel that may have mixed with it when the
DPF trapped PM is removed by burning. This
does not indicate any abnormality. For the same
reason, the engine oil can smell like fuel; this
also does not indicate any abnormality.
1. Do either of the following.
•
Tilt the cab.
•
Uncover the inspection opening under the
assistant driver's seat.
If your vehicle's cab cannot be tilted, uncover
the engine inspection opening.
2. Remove oil level gauge
cloth.
3. Fully insert the oil level gauge in the crankcase,
and gently draw it out.
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4. The oil level marked on the oil level gauge
should be within the "inspection level range"
indicated in the figure (between the lower notch
and circle mark).
If necessary, add engine oil to a level within the
"replenishing level range" indicated in the figure.
Change the oil if its level is above the circle
mark on the oil level gauge. The engine oil must
also be changed if it is extremely dirty.
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CAUTION
If the oil level is above the circle mark on the oil
level gauge, change the engine oil immediately.
Because this is a sign of deteriorated engine oil
performance, continued use of the same oil will
cause engine failure and could even cause
uncontrolled revving of the engine.
5. After the check, insert the oil level gauge into
position and secure it properly.
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and wipe off oil with a