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Engine Oil Viscosity
Select the appropriate engine oil viscosity based on the
ambient temperature and use the SAE Service Grade Viscosity
Chart in Figure 37.
Checking Engine Oil
1.
Make sure the engine is level.
2.
Remove the dipstick (1, Figure 38) and wipe it with clean
cloth.
3.
Fully reinsert the dipstick.
4.
Remove the dipstick. The oil level should be between the
upper (2, Figure 38) and lower (3, Figure 38) lines on the
dipstick.
5.
Fully reinsert the dipstick.
Adding Engine Oil
1.
Make sure the engine is level.
2.
Remove the oil cap (4, Figure 38).
3.
Add the indicated amount of engine oil at the top or the
side engine oil filler port (5, Figure 38).
4.
Wait three minutes and check the oil level.
5.
Add more oil if necessary.
6.
Reinstall the oil cap (4, Figure 38) and hand-tighten. Over-
tightening may damage the cap.
Engine
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SAE 10W
SAE 20W
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20
SAE 30
SAE 20W-50
O
O
O
O
-4 F
14 F
32 F
50 F
68 F
O
O
O
O
(-20 C)
(-10 C)
(0 C)
(10 C)
(30 C)
Figure 37
Figure 38
SAE 40
O
O
O
O
86 F
104 F
122 F
O
O
O
O
(30 C)
(40 C)
(50 C)
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