FLUIDS
NOTICE
To avoid damaging the clutch, do not
use a motor oil meeting the API service SM or
ILSAC GF-4 classification. Clutch slippage will
occur. Motorcycle oils designed for use with a
wet-clutch are the best alternative.
NOTICE
Do not add any oil additives to the
recommended oil. This may lead to gearbox
and clutch malfunctions.
Vehicle Preparation for Engine Oil Level
Verification
NOTICE
The Spyder roadster has a dry sump
type lubrication system. To obtain a precise
reading of the engine oil level, you must follow
this procedure.
1. Park vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove LH middle side panel.
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1. Middle side panel
2.1 Unscrew 3 clips.
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1. Middle side panel clips
2.2 Press down panel top edge with both
hands and pull out
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2.3 Remove middle side panel from vehicle by
lifting it.
Oil Level Verification Procedure
WARNING
Before starting vehicle ensure vehicle in a
well ventilated area or is outside. Smoke will
come from the engine for 10 minutes as the
anti corrosion coating on the exhaust system
and engine burns off.
NOTICE
For an accurate oil level reading, it is
necessary to ride vehicle for 5–7 minutes to en-
sure that the engine is at its operating temper-
ature. If oil level is verified when vehicle is not
at operating temperature, oil level must be be-
tween lower and upper marks on dipstick.
NOTICE
Never add oil in the engine if the ver-
ification is performed when the engine is cold.
1. With the engine already at normal operating
temperature, start engine and let it run for at
least 30 seconds.
NOTE:
Running engine for at least 30 seconds al-
lows the suction oil pump to drain the oil from the
engine crankcase back into the oil tank. Not carry-
ing out this step could result in overfilling the en-
gine oil.
2. Stop engine.
3. Unscrew and remove oil dipstick.
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