DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
6-5
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(2) The engine oil quality should meet the fol-
lowing API classification.
Europe : SG, SG/CD, SH OR SH/CD
Except Europe : SE or ABOVE
2. Diesel Engine
(1) Select engine oil of the proper SAE viscosity
number according to the atmospheric tem-
perature.
Recommended viscosity is given in the fol-
lowing illustration.
NOTE:
For diesel-powered vehicle (2.5 TCI only)
SAE 5W-30 oil should be used only in areas
where extremely cold temperatures of
10°C(50°F) or below are experienced.
For diesel-powered vehicle (2.5 TCI only), if
the atmospheric temperatures are 0°C (32°F)
or below, SAE 30 oil must not be used. This
oil should be used only in areas where the
atmospheric temperatures are 0°C (32°F) or
above.
(2) The engine oil quality should meet the fol-
lowing API classification:
Diesel Engine (2.5 TCI) : CF-4 or ABOVE
Diesel Engine (2.9 CRDi) : CF-4 or ABOVE
(3) The engine oil quality should meet the fol-
lowing ACEA classification :
Diesel Engine (2.5 TCI) : B2 or B3
Diesel Engine (2.9 CRDi) : B4 or ABOVE
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Diesel Engine (2.5 TCI)
Diesel Engine (2.9 CRDi)
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To Check the Oil Level
Before checking the oil, warm up the engine to
the normal operating temperature and be sure
your car is parked on level ground. Turn the
engine off.
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NOTE:
Before checking or adding the engine oil,
remove the cover above the engine oil filler
cap and the engine oil level dipstick with a
blade screwdriver inserted in the notch (2.5
TCI only).
