MAINTENANCE WORK ON FRAME AND ENGINE 172
Adding engine oil
Info
Too little engine oil or poor-quality engine oil results in premature wear to the engine.
The engine oil level must be corrected when the engine is warm.
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– Remove oil dipstick and add engine oil to the MAX marking.
Condition
External temperature: ≥ 0 °C (≥ 32 °F)
Engine oil (SAE 10W/50) ( p. 211)
Condition
External temperature: < 0 °C (< 32 °F)
Engine oil (SAE 5W/40) ( p. 211)
Info
For optimal performance of the engine oil, do not mix different types of engine
oil.
We recommend changing the engine oil, if necessary.
– Replace the oil dipstick.