Engine Oil Level; Engine Oil Level Check - VESPA LX 125 150 Euro 3 User Manual

Engine oil level (03_01)

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

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
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engine, the level line will be lower; in order to carry out a correct check, wait at least
10 minutes after the engine has been stopped so as to get the correct level.
CAUTION
USING THE ENGINE WITH INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION OR WITH THE WRONG
LUBRICANTS MAY INCREASE WEAR AND TEAR ON THE MOVING PARTS AND
MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE.
Characteristic
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Engine oil
1100 cm³
30