Engine Oil Level; Engine Oil Level Check; Engine Oil Top-Up; Warning Light (Insufficient Oil Pressure) - PIAGGIO MP3 125 User Manual

Engine oil level

In 4T engines, engine oil is used to lubricate the distribution elements, main bearings
and thermal group. An insufficient quantity of oil can cause serious damage to
the engine itself. In all four-stroke engines, a loss of efficiency in oil performance and
consumption should be considered normal. Consumption can particularly reflect the
conditions of use (i.e. when driving at "full acceleration" all the time, oil consumption
increases). The replacement frequencies provided for by the maintenance programme
are defined, depending on the total contents of oil in the engine and average con-
sumption measured following standardised methods. In order to prevent any prob-
lems, we recommend checking oil level more frequently than indicated in the
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Scheduled Maintenance table or before setting off on long journeys. The vehicle
is, however, equipped with an oil pressure warning light on the instrument pan-
el.

Engine oil level check (03_01)

Every time the scooter is used, a visual check should be made on the level of the
engine oil when the engine is cold. The oil level should be somewhere between the
MAX and MIN index marks on the level bar; the check must be made with the scooter
upright, resting on the centre stand. If the check is carried out after the vehicle has
been used, and therefore with a hot engine, the level line will be lower; in order to carry
out a correct check it is necessary to wait at least 10 minutes after the engine has
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been stopped, so as to get the correct level.

Engine oil top-up

Any topping up with oil must be carried out after checking the oil level by adding oil,
but never exceeding the MAX level. Getting an oil level between the MIN and
MAX marks requires approx. 400 cm³ of oil. Every 3000 km, however, take your
scooter to an Authorised Piaggio Service Centre to have the engine oil level should
be checked and if necessary, topped up.

Warning light (insufficient oil pressure)

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The vehicle is equipped with a warning light that lights up when the key is turned to
the «ON». However, this light should switch off once the engine has been started. If
the light comes on while braking, at idle speed or while turning a corner, it is
necessary to check the oil level and top it up if required. If after having topped-
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