BYD F3DM, Owner'S Manual

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F3DM Owner’s Manual
Check the Engine Oil Level
Low level Full level
Add oil O.K. Too full
Turn off the ignition switch and check
the oil level on the dipstick.
To get a true reading, make sure the
vehicle is on level ground and preheat
the engine. Wait several minutes after
shutting down the engine.
Pull the dipstick out, place a piece of
fabric at its end and wipe it clean.
Insert the dipstick again, push it in as
far as it will go, or the reading will not
be correct.
Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil
level while holding a rag under the end.
WARNING
Be careful not to touch the hot
exhaust manifold.
NOTICE
Be careful not to drop the engine oil
on the vehicle components.
If the oil level is below or little higher
than the lower hole, add oil of the
same type as already in the engine.
Remove the engine oil fill cap and
add engine oil in small quantities at a
time, checking the dipstick. You are
recommended to use a funnel when
adding oil.
If the oil level is between the lower and
upper holes, the oil level is acceptable.
When the level reaches within the
correct range, install the fill cap hand-
tight.
Oil quantity, L (qt.,lmp.qt.):
1.5(1.6,1.3)
NOTICE
y
Be careful not to spill the engine
oil on the vehicle components.
y
Avoid overfilling or the engine
may be damaged.
y
Check the oil level with dipstick
again after adding the engine oil.
Engine Oil Selection
Only use lubricating oil approved by
BYD-authorized dealer or equivalents
to satisfy the following grade and
viscosity.
Engine Oil Grade for Gasoline Engine:
SAE Viscosity Grade:
SAE 5W—30 above -30
℃
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