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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
When adding oil, be careful not to spill any, but keep a workshop rag handy just •
in case there are any spills. If any oil should spill onto the engine, carefully wipe
it away. If this precaution is not taken, the spilled oil could ignite and a fire could
spread.
Do not leave flammable items, such as rags or gloves, in the engine •
compartment. They could cause a fire.
The engine oil is hot after driving, so when changing the oil after driving, be •
careful not to be scalded.
ADVICE
Engine oil lubricates and cools the engine's internal components. The quality of •
the oil is degraded and the quantity of oil is reduced by evaporation, discharge
and combustion during the engine's operation. Continually using the same oil
without checking the level, or without replenishing and changing it could cause
seizure or damage to the engine. Add or change the oil when the quality of the
oil has been degraded or the quantity is reduced, even if this occurs before
expiration of the specified intervals in the Maintenance Schedule, which will
differ depending on the conditions of use.
Prevent dirt from entering the filler port when adding the oil. If foreign matter •
mixes with the oil, it could damage the engine.
Adding oil above the "Inspection MAX" mark on the oil dipstick could result in
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faulty engine operation. Be sure to check the oil level by using the oil dipstick.
Failure to use DPD compatible oil could result in engine or DPD breakdown, or
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in poor fuel efficiency. Be sure to use DPD compatible engine oil.
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