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The performance, service lifetime, and
The performance, service lifetime, and
startability of
startability of
the engine depend to a large degree on the quality
the engine depend to a large degree on the quality
of the engine oil.
of the engine oil.
Always use oil of the correct grade
Always use oil of the correct grade
and viscosity.
and viscosity.
The proper engine oil viscosity numbers for various
The proper engine oil viscosity numbers for various
atmospheric temperature ranges are shown in the
atmospheric temperature ranges are shown in the
diagram.
diagram.
Change the engine oil for the first time at the initial
Change the engine oil for the first time at the initial
maintenance period of 2500 miles (4000 km).
maintenance period of 2500 miles (4000 km).
CAUTION
CAUTION
To prevent engine damage, replace the engine
To prevent engine damage, replace the engine
oil more often if the engine is frequently used at
oil more often if the engine is frequently used at
high speed or under heavy load.
high speed or under heavy load.
Recommended lubricant:
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
Engine oil
API classification CD, CD/SF, CE, CE/SF, CF-4 or
API classification CD, CD/SF, CE, CE/SF, CF-4 or
JASO classification DH-1
JASO classification DH-1
SAE40, 30, 20W-20, 10W-30, 15W-40
SAE40, 30, 20W-20, 10W-30, 15W-40
CAUTION
CAUTION
Engine oil with an API classification of CC will
Engine oil with an API classification of CC will
damage the engine. Be sure to use engine oil
damage the engine. Be sure to use engine oil
with a classification of
with a classification of
CD or higher.
CD or higher.
Quantity required (approximate):
Quantity required (approximate):
The engine oil level can be checked by using either
The engine oil level can be checked by using either
the dipstick or the low oil level switch on the instru-
the dipstick or the low oil level switch on the instru-
ment panel. The low oil level switch is for a quick
ment panel. The low oil level switch is for a quick
check. Use the dipstick for a
check. Use the dipstick for a
more accurate check.
more accurate check.
NOTE:
NOTE:
To check the engine oil level, park the vehicle on a
To check the engine oil level, park the vehicle on a
level surface and shut down the engine. If the vehi-
level surface and shut down the engine. If the vehi-
cle is tilted, the correct engine oil level cannot be
cle is tilted, the correct engine oil level cannot be
determined. While the engine is running, oil circu-
determined. While the engine is running, oil circu-
lates out of the oil pan and drips slowly back down
lates out of the oil pan and drips slowly back down
after the engine is shut down. For an accurate level
after the engine is shut down. For an accurate level
check, let the engine stand at least 30 minutes after
check, let the engine stand at least 30 minutes after
shutdown.
shutdown.
Oils and fluids
Oils and fluids
Inspection
Inspection
interval
interval
Daily pretrip inspection
Daily pretrip inspection
Replacement
Replacement
interval
interval
Every 6000 miles
Every 6000 miles
(10 000 km)
(10 000 km)
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Z02303
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Atmospheric temperat
Atmospheric temperat
ures when engine
ures when engine
is started.
is started.
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