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Specifications & Consumer information Recommended lubricants and capacities
Recommended SAE viscosity
number
CAUTION
Always be sure to clean the area around
any filler plug, drain plug, or dipstick
before checking or draining any lubri
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cant. This is especially important in
dusty or sandy areas and when the vehi
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cle is used on unpaved roads. Cleaning
the plug and dipstick areas will prevent
dirt and grit from entering the engine
and other mechanisms that could be
damaged.
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has an
effect on fuel economy and cold
weather operating (engine start and
engine oil flowability). Lower viscosity
engine oils can provide better fuel econ
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omy and cold weather performance,
however, higher viscosity engine oils are
required for satisfactory lubrication in
hot weather. Using oils of any viscosity
other than those recommended could
result in engine damage.
When choosing an oil, consider the
range of temperature your vehicle will
be operated in before the next oil
change. Proceed to select the recom
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mended oil viscosity from the chart.
(Petrol) 1.0 MPI/1.0 FFV/1.2 MPI
*1: Except Middle east, Iran, Libia, Algeria, Sudan, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt
- If the above recommended specification oil is not available, SAE 0W-20 grade syn
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thetic oil can be used. If mineral oil or semi-synthetic oil is used, it is a severe mainte
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nance condition in terms of engine oil change.
*2: For Middle east, Iran, Libia, Algeria, Sudan, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt
- If the above recommended specification oil is not available, SAE 5W-30 grade syn
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thetic oil can be used. If mineral oil or semi-synthetic oil is used, it is a severe mainte
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nance condition in terms of engine oil change.
An engine oil displaying this American Petroleum Institute (API) Certifica
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tion Mark conforms to the International Lubricant Specification Advisory
Committee (ILSAC). It is recommended to only use engine oils that uphold
this API Certification Mark.
Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers
Tem
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pera
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ture
°C -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
(°F)
-10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Petrol
Engin
e Oil
B*1
20W-50
15W-40
10W-30
0W-20, 0W-30, 5W-20, 5W-30
C*2
20W-50
15W-40
10W-30
0W-30, 5W-30, 5W-40