Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
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ENGINE OIL
Refer to the Safety Precautions on page 40.
Engine Oil
Good engine oil has many desirable
qualities. Use only high detergent, quality
motor oil certified on the container to meet
or exceed requirements for API Service
Classification MA.
Viscosity:
Viscosity grade of engine oil should be
based on average atmospheric temperature
in your riding area. The following provides
a guide to the selection of the proper grade
or viscosity of oil to be used at various
atmospheric temperatures.
ENGINE OIL
Engine oil quality is the chief factor affecting
engine service life. Change the engine oil as
specified in the maintenance schedule (Ref.
page 43).
When running in very dusty conditions,
oil changes should be performed more
frequently than specified in the maintenance
schedule.
Please dispose of used engine oil in
a manner that is compatible with the
environment. We suggest you take it in
a sealed container to your local recycling
center or service station for reclamation.
Do not throw it in the trash or pour it on the
ground or down a drain.
Used engine oil may cause skin cancer if
repeatedly left in contact with the skin for
prolonged periods. Although this is unlikely
unless you handle used oil on a daily basis,
it is still advisable to thoroughly wash your
hands with soap and water as soon as
possible after handling used oil.
If a torque wrench is not used for this
