Mitsubishi Fuso FK 2008, Owner'S Manual

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Simple inspection and service
1.2 Engine oil level check using oil level gauge
1. Tilt the cab. P. 12-6
2. Remove oil level gauge and wipe off oil with a
cloth.
3. Fully insert the oil level gauge in the crankcase,
and gently draw it out.
4. The oil level marked on the oil level gauge
should be within the “inspection level range”
indicated in the figure (between the lower notch
and round hole).
5. If necessary, add engine oil to a level within the
“replenishing level range” indicated in the figure.
Change the oil if its level is above the round hole
on the oil level gauge. The engine oil must also
be changed if it is extremely dirty.
CAUTION
If the oil level is above the round hole on the oil
level gauge, change the engine oil immediately.
Because this is a sign of deteriorated engine oil
performance, continued use of the same oil will
cause engine failure and could even cause
uncontrolled revving of the engine.
6. After the check, insert the oil level gauge into
position and secure it properly.
1.3 Adding oil
1. Tilt the cab. P. 12-6
2. Clean the area around oil filler cap to prevent
dust and dirt from entering the engine.
3. Remove the oil filler cap and add oil as nec-
essary.
4. If you check the oil level immediately after add-
ing oil, the reading may be lower than the actual
level because all oil added may not have yet
reached the oil pan. Wait for at least 6 minutes
after adding oil.
In the case of overfilling, loosen the drain plug
on the oil pan to allow the necessary amount of
engine oil to drain out.
5. Install the oil filler cap .
Z17342
Round
hole
Change oil
Inspection
level range
Add oil
Replen-
ishing
level
range
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Z17343
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