VANDERHALL VENICE 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine performance and
long life, careful attention must be paid to
engine oil. Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect your
investment:

Always use engine oil approved to
the proper specification and of
the proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in
this section.

Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the proper
oil level. See “Checking Engine
Oil” and “When to Add Engine
Oil” in this section.

Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time
.

Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine oil
level monthly when the vehicle is in usage.
In order to get an accurate reading, the oil
must be warm and the vehicle must be on
level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle
is a loop.
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63 for the location of the
engine oil dipstick.
1. If the engine has been running
recently, turn off the engine and
allow several minutes for the oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
Checking the oil level too soon
after engine shutoff will not
provide an accurate oil level
reading.
Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle may be
hot; it could burn you. Use a towel or
glove to touch the dipstick handle.
2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it
with a clean paper towel or cloth,
then push it back in all the way.
Remove it again, keeping the tip
down, and check the level.