User Guide

VEHICLE CARE
Always heed WARNINGS on page 100
and 102
106
t all the way § Reinsert dipstick: push i
in for an accurate reading.
§ Pull dipstick out again. The oil level
is correct if it is between the "Max" and
"Min" marks on the dipstick.
§ If oil level is below "Min" mark or not
showing on dipstick, add oil immediately.
§ Make sure that the dipstick is
completely in.
Adding engine oil
§ Turn off the engine.
§ Unscrew cap from cylinder head co-
ver.
§ Only add the amount of oil that is
needed. The difference between the
"Min" and "Max" marks on the dipstick is
about 1 U.S. quart or 1 liter. Do not
exceed the "max" marking. Otherwise,
the excess oil may be drawn in through
the crankcase breather into the exhaust
system. The oil would then burn in the
catalytic converter and cause damage.
lways select a quality oil with the correct
specification. See "Lubricants" on page
104.
§ Replace cap and hand tighten secu-
rely.
A
WARNING
The oil filler cap must be secure to
avoid oil spill causing fire hazard.