Ducati 996R 2001, Owner'S Manual

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Checking engine oil level (fig. 41)
Engine oil level can be checked through the sight glass
(1) provided on the clutch cover.
When checking oil level, the motorcycle should be
upright and the engine cold. Oil level should be between
the marks near the sight glass
Top up oil level with SHELL Advance Ultra 4, if low.
Undo the filler plug (2) and top up to correct level.
Refit the plug.
Important
Engine oil and oil filters must be changed by a
Ducati Dealer or Authorized Workshop at regular intervals
(see Warranty Booklet), as specified in the maintenance
schedule.
Viscosity
SAE 10W-40
The other viscosity degrees indicated in the table can be
used if the local average temperature is within the limits
specified for that oil viscosity.
–10
Unigrade
Multigrade
0 10 20 30 40
°
C
40
20W–40 20W–50
15W–40 15W–50
10W–40
10W–30
10W
20W
20
30
2
1
fig. 41
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