Powertrain 8.0L LPG V8, Руководство оператора

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• Drive it only with the windows completely
open.
•
Have the vehicle repaired immediately.
Never leave the engine running with the vehicle
parked in an enclosed area such as a garage or a
building that has no fresh air ventilation.
SECTION III
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
GENERAL INFORMATION
A vehicle with the 8.0L LPG engine is an important
investment. Proper maintenance helps to keep the
engine and vehicle in good working condition, im-
proves fuel economy, and reduces vehicle emissions
for better air quality. It is recommended that ASE-
trained technicians perform these services. This
section describes the required maintenance for the
engine. The owner/operator of the vehicle is respon-
sible for scheduled maintenance.
Damage caused by improper maintenance can lead
to costly repairs and may not be covered by the
engine warranty. Maintenance intervals, checks,
inspections recommended fluids, and lubricants are
important to keep the engine in good working con-
dition.
Maintenance needs vary due to the different ways
vehicles are utilized. The vehicle might need more
frequent checks and services. Please read the infor-
mation under Scheduled Maintenance. To keep the
vehicle in good condition, see your dealer.
The proper replacement parts, fluids, and lubricants
to use are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubri-
cants. We recommend the use of genuine parts from
your dealer.
PERFORMING SERVICE WORK
Some maintenance work can be dangerous and
cause serious injury. Perform maintenance work
only if the required information, proper tools and
equipment are available. If the information/tools
are not available, seek out a trained technician to
perform the work.
If performing service on engine, use the proper ser-
vice manual. The service manual provides in-depth
detail on how to service the engine.
Keep detailed maintenance records. List the mileage
and the date of any service work performed.
ENGINE OIL
To ensure proper engine performance and long life,
careful attention must be paid to engine oil. Follow-
ing these simple, but important steps will help pro-
tect the vehicle:
• Always use engine oil approved to the
proper specification and of the proper vis-
cosity grade.
•
Check the engine oil level at every fuel stop
and maintain the proper oil level. See
Checking Engine Oil on page 12.
•
Change the engine oil at the appropriate
maintenance intervals
Use engine oil that is identified as American Petro-
leum Institute (API) “SN” (or most current) stand-
ard. Failure to use the recommended oil can result
in engine damage and will void the engine warran-
ty.
When determining the type of engine oil to use, look
for:
•
The API starburst symbol. Oils that display
the starburst symbol must meet the re-
quirements of ILSAC GF-2 to display the
mark.
• SAE 5W-30 (The recommended oil for the
Powertrain Integration engine.)
SAE 5W-30 has the best viscosity grade for the en-
gine. Do not use other viscosity oils such as
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W40, or 20W-50. Conven-