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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
G030A02O-GAT
Recommended Oil
Gasoline Engine
Engine oil is essential to the perfor-
mance and service of the engine. It is
suggested that you check the oil level
at least once a week in normal use
and more often if you are on a trip or
driving in severe conditions.
The engine oil quality should meet the
following classification:
API SJ, SL or ABOVE,
ILSAC GF-3 or ABOVE
G030B01JM
NOTE:
o For good fuel economy, SAE 5W-
20 (5W-30), ILSAC GF-3 engine oil
is preferred regardless of regional
option and engine variation.
o If SAE 5W-20, ILSAC GF-3 engine
oil is not available, secondary
recommended engine oil for cor-
responding temperature range
can be used.
G030B03FC-GAT
Recommended Oil
Diesel Engine
G030B01A
Engine oil is essential to the perfor-
mance and service of the engine. It is
suggested that you check the oil level
every 500km or before starting a long
trip and more often if you are driving
in severe conditions.
The engine oil quality should meet
the following classification:
API class: CH-4 or ABOVE
ACEA class: B4 or ABOVE