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ENGINE OIL LEVEL
To check the oil level, pull out the level gauge, wipe it clean and reinsert;
remove it again to read the oil level.
The level should be in the proper area.
After checking the oil level, be sure to return the oil level gauge to the
original position.
For diesel engines, the level gauge is located on the left side of the
engine.
CAUTION
!
• Do not run the engine when the engine oil level is lower than
the minimum indicator (low) mark, as the engine could be
damaged or seize up. If the engine oil level is lower than the
minimum indicator (low) mark, add engine oil through the oil
inlet until the oil level reaches the specied amount.
NOTE:
When checking the engine oil, be sure to do it on a level surface, before
starting the engine and at least ve (5) minutes after the engine is
stopped.
REFILLING ENGINE OIL
1. For relling the engine oil tank with engine oil, remove the oil ller
cap and slowly pour genuine OEM motor oil into the tank while
checking the oil level with the oil level gauge until the oil reaches the
specied oil level.
CAUTION
!
• Carefully pour engine oil into the oil ller so as not to
contaminate with dust and foreign substances. If the oil
spills, immediately wipe it off.
• Make sure that the oil ller cap is tightened. If the oil ller
cap is not properly tightened, engine problems may result.
2. Five (5) minutes after relling the engine oil, check if the oil level is
between the upper limit (H) and lower limit (L) indicator marks with
the oil level gauge.
3. Restore the oil ller cap and oil level gauge to their respective
original positions.
K21/ K25, GK21/GK25
Proper area
Proper area
QD32
LowHigh
Front
K21/ K25, GK21/GK25
QD32
Front