OWNER MAINTENANCE
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If the indicated oil level is at or below the lower
mark of the dipstick, oil should be added until
the level is at or below the upper mark.
To add oil to the engine, remove the filler cap by
rotating in an counterclockwise direction and
pour engine oil into the engine. Before checking
the level again, allow several minutes for the oil
to drain into the sump. Replace the oil filler cap
rotating it in a clockwise direction until tight.
The quantity of oil required to raise the level
from the minimum to maximum level is approx-
imately 1 litre (Petrol Engine)/1.4 litres (Diesel
Engine).
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ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION
Function of engine oil
Engine oil has the primary function of lubricat-
ing and cooling the inside of the engine.
Engine oil consumption
It is normal that an engine should consume
some engine oil whilst normal driving.
The causes of oil consumption in a normal
engine are as follows;
o Engine oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston
rings and cylinders.
A thin film of oil is left on the cylinder wall
when a piston moves downwards in the
cylinder.
High negative pressure generated during
engine operation sucks some of this oil into
the combustion chamber.
This oil with some oil of the cylinder wall is
burned by the high temperature combustion
gases during the combustion process.
o The engine oil consumption is strongly ef-
fected by the viscosity and quality of oil,
engine rpm and driving condition etc.
More engine oil may be consumed under
severe driving conditions such as high
speeds, frequent acceleration and decelera-
tion, compared to normal driving.
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ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
REPLACEMENT
G040A03HP
Oil filler cap
Oil filter
Drain plug
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Petrol Engine
Oil filter
Drain plug
Oil filler cap
The engine oil and filter must be changed at the
time or mileage interval specified in the mainte-
nance schedule. If the vehicle is operated un-
der severe or adverse conditions, the oil and
filter must be replaced more frequently.
Diesel Engine
Diesel Engine
