Service Information; Troubleshooting - KYMCO Downtown 200i Service Manual

4. LUBRICATION SYSTEM

SERVICE INFORMATION

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
• The maintenance of lubrication system can be performed with the engine installed on the frame.
• Drain the coolant before starting any operations.
• Carefully when removing and installing the oil pump not to allow dust and foreign matters to enter the
engine and oil line.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the oil pump. The oil pump must be replaced as a set when it reaches its
service limit.
• After the oil pump is installed, check each part for oil leaks.
SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE OIL
Engine Oil Capacity
Recommended Oil

TROUBLESHOOTING

Oil level too low
• Natural oil consumption
• Oil leaks
• Worn piston rings
• Worn valve guide
• Worn valve guide seal
Oil contamination
• Oil not changed often enough
• Faulty cylinder head gasket
• Loose cylinder head bolts
At disassembly: 1.5 liter
SAE5W50# API: SJ
Poor lubrication pressure
• Oil level too low
• Clogged oil filter or oil passage
• Faulty oil pump
DOWNTOWN 200i
At change: 1.3 liter
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