Checking Engine Oil
Pull
out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or
cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again,
keeping the tip down, and check the level.
When
to
Add
Engine Oil
If
the oil is at or below the
L
(low) mark, then you’ll
need to add at least one quart
of
oil. But you must use
the right kind. This part explains what kind
of
oil to use.
For crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and
Specifications” in the Index.
I
NOTICE:
I
I
Don’t add too much
oil.
If
your engine has
so
I:
much oil that the
oil
level gets above the upper
mark that shows the proper operating range,
your engine could be damaged.
The engine oil fill cap
is
located in the rear
of
the
engine compartment.
Be sure to
fill
it enough to put the level somewhere in
the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way
back
in
when you’re through.
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