Engine Oil - MOTO GUZZI Stelvio 1200 NTX Service Manual

STELVIO 1200 NTX

Engine oil

Check
CAUTION
ENGINE MUST BE WARM TO CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
NOTE
DO NOT LET THE ENGINE IDLE WITH THE VEHICLE AT STANDSTILL TO WARM UP THE ENGINE
AND REACH THE OPERATING TEMPERATURE OF ENGINE OIL. OIL IS BEST CHECKED AFTER
RUNNING FOR ABOUT 15 KM (10 miles).
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Stop the engine.
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Keep the vehicle upright with both wheels on the ground.
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Pull the filler plug / oil level dipstick (1)
straight out.
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Wipe the oil level dipstick (1) clean and
reinsert it.
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Pull it out again and check the oil level.
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The oil level is correct when it is close
to the "MAX" mark. Otherwise, top-up
with engine oil.
CAUTION
DO NOT ADD ADDITIVES OR OTHER SUBSTANCES TO THE OIL. WHEN USING A FUNNEL OR
ANY OTHER ELEMENT, MAKE SURE IT IS PERFECTLY CLEAN.
Replacement
NOTE
HOT OIL IS LESS VISCOUS AND WILL DRAIN OUT MORE EASILY AND COMPLETELY.
It is necessary to remove the metal oil sump guard
in order to change the engine oil and replace the
oil filter:
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Operating from both sides, unscrew
and remove both screws (1).
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Remove the oil sump guard.
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