Engine Oil - Gasoline Vehicles - Club Car DS Golf Car Owner's Manual

Be sure battery clamp is properly tightened. Tighten to 144 in-Ib (16 N·m). A loose battery clamp may allow the
battery to become damaged from vibration or jarring.
If battery appears weak, have it charged by a trained technician. The battery should never be left discharged any
longer than absolutely necessary (do not leave discharged overnight).
ENGINE OIL – GASOLINE VEHICLES
See General Warnings on page 9.
Even though the low oil warning light on the dash should illuminate if oil level becomes low, engine oil level should be
checked monthly. Vehicle should be on a level surface when checking oil. Do not overfill with oil.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK
1. Remove the oil level dipstick from the oil filler tube, and wipe oil off dipstick (1) (Figure 32). See following
CAUTION.
CAUTION
• Do not remove dipstick while engine is running.
2. Check oil by fully inserting the dipstick into the oil filler tube (2) and immediately removing it.
3. If the oil level is at or below the low level mark on the dipstick gauge, add oil until the level is between low
and full levels (safe level) (3).
4. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler tube. See following NOTE.
NOTE: Properly recycle or dispose of used oil in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
1. Full level 2. Safe level 3. Low level
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Figure 32 Engine Oil Level Check
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