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Maintenance
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to reach
normal operating temperature.
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3. Turn the engine off and wait for a few
minutes (about 5 minutes) for the oil to
return to the oil pan.
4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and
reinsert it fully.
WARNING -
Be very careful not to touch the
radiator hose when checking or
adding the engine oil as it may be
hot enough to burn you.
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5. Pull the dipstick out again and check
the level. The level should be between
F (Full) and L (Low).
CAUTION -
Overfilling the engine oil may cause
severe dieseling due to churning
effect. It may lead to engine damage
accompanied with abrupt engine
speed increment, combustion noise
and white smoke emission.
Radiator hose
If it is near or at L (Low), add enough oil
to bring the level to F (Full). Do not over-
fill.
Use a funnel to help prevent oil from
Diesel engine
being spilled on engine components.
Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer
to "Recommended lubricants and capac-
ities" in section 8.)
Do not overfill the engine oil. It may
damage the engine.
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CAUTION
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