Club Car Carryall 550 2019 Maintenance And Service Manual page 515

Lubrication System
These engines use a splash lubrication system, supplying necessary lubrication to crankshaft, camshaft, connecting
rod and valve train components.
Lubrication Components
D
E
A Dipstick
D Oil Fill Plug
WINTER LUBRICATION
If engine is frequently used for short periods of time
in ambient temperatures below 4°C (40°F), reduce oil
change intervals to every 25 hours.
A rise in oil level during cold weather operation can
indicate contaminants collecting in crankcase. If oil level
begins to rise:
1. Run vehicle longer to bring engine up to operating
temperature before shutting it off. Continuous
running for a period of 30 minutes will stabilize
engine temperatures.
2. Change oil if oil level begins to rise over full mark on
dipstick.
3. Monitor oil level and if it continues to rise,
discontinue use and contact your dealer.
NOTE: As ambient weather temperatures decrease
below 4°C (40°F), more frequent oil changes
may be required. Water vapor is a normal
by-product of combustion in any engine. During
cold weather operation, some water vapor
condenses into liquid form on cool metal
surfaces inside engine. In cold weather, this
water will accumulate and become mixed with
engine oil. In addition to water vapor in cold
conditions, liquid fuel can pass by piston rings
and accumulate in engine oil. Emulsified fluids in
oil can give the oil a cloudy or milky appearance.
If engine is run at normal operating
temperatures, most of this water and fuel will
become vapor and will be passed through
breather.
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Filler Neck
OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
Refer to Maintenance.
CHECK OIL LEVEL
NOTE: To prevent extensive engine wear or damage,
never run engine with oil level below or above
operating range indicator on dipstick.
Ensure engine is cool and level. Clean oil fi ll/dipstick
areas of any debris.
1. Check oil level using dipstick or oil fi ll plug.
a. Push-on cap dipstick: Remove dipstick; wipe oil
off . Reinsert dipstick into tube; press down
completely. Remove dipstick; check oil level.
Level should be at top of indicator on dipstick.
b. Remove oil fi ll plug. Level should be up to point of
overfl owing fi ller neck.
2. If oil is low, add oil up to top of indicator mark on
dipstick or to point of overfl owing fi ller neck.
3. Reinstall and secure dipstick or oil fi ll plug.
CHANGE OIL
Change oil while engine is warm.
1. Clean area around oil fi ll plug/dipstick and drain
plug.
2. Remove drain plug and oil fi ll plug/dipstick. Drain oil
completely.
3. Reinstall drain plug. Torque to 18 N·m (13 ft. lb.).
A
Oil Drain Plug
or
17 690 15 Rev. --