Club Car Cafe Express Deluxe SE, Owner'S Manual

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Gearcase Lubrication
OIL VISCOSITY
Choose the viscosity according to the temperature as shown in the appropriate oil viscosity chart (Figure 23) . See
following NOTE.
NOTE: Use engine oil with API classification SJ for gasoline vehicles.
Gasoline Vehicles Only: Below 40 °F (4 °C), the use of SAE 30 may result in hard starting.
Gasoline Vehicles Only: Above 80 °F (27 °C), the use of 10W-30 may cause increased oil consumption.
Check oil level more frequently.
Using multi-grade oils (5W-20, 10W-30, and 10W-40) may increase oil consumption. If multi-grade oil is used, check
the oil level more frequently.
SAE 5 W-30
SAE 10W-30/ SAE 10W-40
SAE 30
SAE 40
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Figure 23 Oil Viscosity Chart
GEARCASE LUBRICATION
NOTE: Dispose of used oil according to the environmental laws and regulations for your area.
LUBRICATION LEVEL CHECK FOR TRANSMISSION AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL
Transmission:
When the vehicle is on a level surface, use the level indicator hole (upper plug) (1) as a lubricant level indicator (Figure
24 and Figure 25) . Lubricant level should be even with the bottom of the level indicator hole (1).
Rear differential:
The rear differential does not have a level indicator hole. It is filled by volume. Inspect rear differential for leakage at
specified interval.
See Periodic Service Schedules on page 37.
If oil leakage is found, drain oil, repair leak and refill with specified oil type and volume. Periodic Lubrication Schedules
on page 39.
LUBRICATION CHANGE FOR TRANSMISSION AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL
NOTE: Metal particles may be discovered in the fluid or on the magnetic drain plug when changing the differential or
transmission fluid. These particles are normal and expected for the first few fluid changes. This is a result
of the gears being “net forged”, meaning the gears are forged to a shape very close to the final gear size
but the teeth are not finish machined prior to assembly. The “finish machining” occurs when the gears make
contact under load during vehicle operation. The magnetic drain plug is included in the design to collect
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