Engine Oil - Honda EB12D Owner's Manual

Engine Oil
@!?!%/ Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and
service life. Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious
engine damage. Nondetergent oil and S-stroke engine oil are not rec-
ommended.
Be sure to check the engine oil on a level surface with the engine stopped
and the wheels blocked (if installed).
Use only high-detergent premium quality motor oil certified to meet or ex-
ceed American Petroleum lnstitue (API) Service Classification CE, CD, or
CDII. (Motors oils intended for diesel service CE, CD, or CDII will show this
designation on the container). SAE 15W-40 is recommended for general
use. Select the appropriate viscosity from the chart below for the average
temperature in your area.
NOTE: SAE
1 OW- 30 with a
API
Service Classification SG, SF/CC, or CD
may be used if a diesel service classification CE, CD, or CDII is unavailable.
1. Open the maintenance cover (see page 23).
2. Remove and wipe the oil level gauge clean.
3. Insert the oil level gauge into the oil level inspection hole as shown.
4. Check the oil level on the oil level gauge as shown. If near the lower
limit, remove the oil filler cap and fill to the upper limit with the
recommended engine oil.
OIL FILLER CAP
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0IL:API CE, CD,CDIl SC
Ambient
temperature
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