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Maintenance Engine oil (Petrol)
Engine oil (Petrol)
Checking the engine oil level
Engine oil is used for lubrication and
cooling, so it is gradually consumed
during driving the vehicle.
Regularly check and manage the oil
level using the following procedure.
Smartstream G2.5
Smartstream G3.5
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level
ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to
reach normal operating tempera
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ture.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for a
few minutes (about 15 minutes
(with oil filler cap and dipstick
detached)) for the oil to return to
the oil pan.
4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean,
and re-insert it fully.
Radiator hose
Be very careful not to touch the
radiator hose when checking or
adding the engine oil as it may be
hot enough to burn you.
5. Check if the oil level is between
the F-L line and refill it if the oil
level is near the L line.
䳜 Do not overfill the engine oil. It
may damage the engine.
䳜 Do not spill engine oil, when add
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ing or changing engine oil. If you
drop the engine oil on the engine
room, wipe it off immediately.
䳜 When you wipe the oil level gauge,
you should wipe it with a clean
cloth. When mixed with debris, it
can cause engine damage.