Repair Procedures: Inspection
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- Check the engine oil quality.
Check the oil deterioration, entry of water, discoloring of thinning. If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.
- Check the engine oil level.
After engine warm up stop the engine wait 5 minutes then check the oil level. Oil level should be between the "L" and "F" marks on the dipstick. If low check for leakage and add oil up to the "F" mark.
NOTE:- Do not fill with engine oil above the "F" mark.
Selection of Engine Oil
Specifications:
5W-20/API SM & ILSAC GF-4 (or above)/ACEA A5 (or above)
Information
- API SL, ILSAC GF-3, ACEA A3 Class engine oil can be used if the recommended engine oil is not available.
Allowed SAE Viscosity
NOTE:
- For best performance and maximum protection of all types of operation, select only those lubricants which:
- Satisfy the requirement of the API, ILSAC or ACEA classification.
- Have proper SAE grade number for expected ambient temperature range.
- Lubricants that do not have both an SAE grade number and API, ILSAC or ACEA service classification on the container should not be used.