Engine oil level check (04_01)
Periodically check the engine oil.
NOTE
CARRY OUT MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS AT HALF THE INTERVALS SPECI-
FIED IF THE VEHICLE IS USED IN PARTICULAR RAINY OR DUSTY CONDI-
TIONS, OFF ROAD OR FOR TRACK USE.
WARNING
THE OIL LEVEL MUST BE CHECKED WHEN THE ENGINE IS WARM.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT LET THE ENGINE IDLE WITH THE VEHICLE AT A STANDSTILL TO
WARM UP THE ENGINE AND OBTAIN THE OPERATING TEMPERATURE OF
ENGINE OIL.
PREFERABLY CHECK THE OIL AFTER A JOURNEY OF AFTER TRAVELLING
APPROXIMATELY 10 mi (15 km) IN EXTRA-URBAN CONDITIONS (ENOUGH TO
WARM UP THE ENGINE OIL TO THE OPERATING TEMPERATURE).
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Shut off the engine.
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Keep the vehicle upright with both wheels on the earth.
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Make sure the engine oil level is correct though the specific slot on the engine
crankcase.
MAX (top notch) = maximum level
MIN (bottom notch) = minimum level
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The oil level is correct when it close to the "MAX" level
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