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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
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Engine oil is essential to the performance and
service of the engine. It is suggested that you
check the oil level at least once a week in normal
use and more often if you are on a trip or driving
in severe conditions.
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Recommended Oil
SH, SG or SG/CD (API) multi-grade and fuel
efficient oil is recommended.
smhma-6.p65
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To Check the Oil Level
2.4 DOHC
2.7 V6
3.5 V6
HSM395
Before checking the oil, warm up the engine to
the normal operating temperature and be sure
your car is parked on level ground. Turn the
engine off.
Wait five minutes , then remove the dipstick,
wipe it off, fully reinsert the dipstick and withdraw
it again. Then note the highest level the oil has
reached on the dipstick. It should be between
the upper ("FULL") and lower ("LOW") range.
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Adding Oil
2.4 DOHC
HSM389
HSM427
9/19/03, 9:07 AM
2.7 V6
HSM387