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MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Always check and change the oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic
Maintenance Chart beginning on page 79. Always use the recommended
engine oil.
Oil Check
Always check the oil when the engine is cold. If the engine is hot when
the oil is checked, the level will appear to be overfull.
Access the oil check dipstick through the right rear wheel well. Access
the oil fill cap through the service access panel on the floor of the cargo
box.
1. Position the vehicle on
a level surface.
2. Place the transmission
in PARK.
3. Start the engine. Allow
the engine to idle for
30 seconds.
4. Stop the engine. Wait
two (2) minutes to
allow oil to drain back
to the sump.
5. Remove the dipstick.
Wipe it dry with a
clean cloth.
6. Reinstall the dipstick
completely. Remove
the dipstick and check
the oil level.
7. Remove the oil fill cap
to add the
recommended oil as
needed. Maintain the
oil level between the
minimum and
maximum marks on the
dipstick. Do not
overfill.
8. Reinstall the fill cap. Reinstall the dipstick.