Yamaha Mio - Checking the Engine Oil Level

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CHK
ADJ
MEASURING THE COMPRESSION PRESSURE/
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
8. Connect:
• spark plug cap
9. Install:
• footboard
• front bottom cowling
• bottom cowling
• front cowling
Refer to “INSTALLING THE FRONT
COWLING AND LEG SHIELD”.
EAS00070
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
NOTE:
_
• Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand.
• Make sure the motorcycle is upright.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Remove:
• dipstick 1
4. Check:
• engine oil level
The engine oil level should be between the
minimum level a and maximum level b.
Below the minimum level → Add the recom-
mended engine oil to the proper level.
CAUTION:
_
Do not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
NOTE:
_
• Before checking the engine oil level, wait a
few minutes until the oil has settled.
• Do not screw the dipstick in when checking
the oil level.
5. Install:
• dipstick
Recommended oil
Refer to the chart for the engine
oil grade which is best suited
for certain atmospheric temper-
atures.
API standard
SE or higher grade
a
b
1
-20 -10 0
10
20 30
40
50 ˚C
SAE 20W-50
SAE 20W-40
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-30