EBR 1190 SX - Checking Oil Level

Refer to Table 18. EBR recommends using AMSOIL® 20W-50
Advanced Synthetic Motorcycle oil when adding or changing
oil. If AMSOIL® is not available and addition of motor oil is
required, SAE 20W50 may be used. Although SAE 20W50 is
compatible with AMSOIL® we suggest the mixture of fluids be
changed as soon as possible.
If AMSOIL® or SAE 20W50 are not available, the final option
would be to add a synthetic 15W-50 oil that meets SG and
JASO MA specifications. We again suggest the mixture of
fluids be changed as soon as possible. At the first opportunity,
see an authorized dealer to change back to 100 percent
AMSOIL.
CAUTION
Do not switch lubricant brands indiscriminately because some
lubricants interact chemically when mixed. Use of inferior
lubricants can damage the engine.
Advanced Synthetic
Motorcycle Oil
Viscosity
Product #
Lowest Ambient Temperature
Cold Weather Starts Below 40° F
(10°C)
AMSOIL® 20W-50
Advanced Synthetic
SAE 20W50
MCVQT-EA
40° F (4° C)
Not Recommended
AMSOIL® 10W-30
Advanced Synthetic
SAE 10W40
MCF+QT-EA
Below 40° F (4° C)
Excellent
Table 18. Recommended Engine Oils
CHECKING OIL LEVEL
An accurate engine oil level reading can only be obtained with
the engine at normal operating temperature. The engine will
require a longer warm up period in colder temperatures if
using the hot check procedure.
NOTES
• As part of the pre-ride inspection, verify that there
are no oil leaks from the oil filter cover or oil lines prior to the
operating of the motorcycle.
83