ENGINE OIL
Engine oil and filter change.
Engine oil changes are to be carried out
depending on time intervals and mileage in-
tervals, since oil looses its lubrication prop-
erties not only through engine operation
but also through ageing.
Under exceptional conditions e.g. frequent
cold starts or predominantly urban traffic and
stop-and-go traffic, the engine oil and en-
gine oil filter should be changed at shorter
intervals than the recommended mainten-
ance schedule.
Engine oil filter elements should be re-
placed at the same time with engine oil.
Service interval
Capacity
Change every
3.75L
10,000 miles or 1 year
(including
(But, every 5,000 miles or
oil filter)
6 months under severe
conditions)
Severe conditions
When most trips are less than 4 miles
(6 km).
Operating when outside temperatures
remain below freezing and when most
trips are less than 10 miles (16 km).
When most trips include extended idling
and/or frequent low-speed operation
such as in stop-and-go traffic.
When operating in dusty areas.
Checking procedure
Pull out the oil dipstick, wipe it and reinsert
it.
Pull it out again and check that the oil
level is between max. and min. level
marks. Also check the oil on the dipstick
for contamination.
The oil should not go above the "max" mark
on the dipstick. This would lead, for ex-
ample, to increased oil consumption, foul-
ing of the spark plugs and excessive for-
mation of carbon residue.
When replenishing, use the same grade
of oil as used at the last oil change.
8-5
MIN MAX
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proper engine oil level
CAUTION
The engine oil level should be
checked with the vehicle standing on
a
level ground (before the operation of
the engine).
If the engine is running, stop the en-
gine and allow
5
minutes for the oil to
settle before checking the level.
WARNING
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Prolonged and repeated contact with
used engine oil may cause serious
skin disorders including dermatitis
and cancer. Avoid excessive contact,
wash thoroughly after contact.
Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children. Empty and used oil con-
tainers must not be disposed of in the
household refuse waste, use your
local authorised waste disposal faci-
lities when disposing of these.
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