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
ADD
line, 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:
Don’t add too much oil.
If
your engine has
so
much oil that the
oil
level gets above the
cross-hatched area that shows the proper
operating range, your engine could be damaged.
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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