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Engine oil
Engine oil recommendation
Use a premium quality 4-stroke engine oil to ensure longer
service life of your scooter. Only use oils that have a SJ rating
per the API service classification.
Engine oil viscosity - Xciting 500i or 500Ri: SAE 5W-50
Engine oil viscosity - Xciting 300i or 300Ri: SAE 15W-40
Engine oil viscosity - Xciting 250i or 250Ri: SAE 15W-40
If these viscosities are not available, select an alternative
engine oil according to the chart shown below.
ENGINE OIL VISCOSITIES
Engine oil capacity - Xciting 500i or 500Ri: 2.1 qt (2.0 L)
Engine oil capacity - Xciting 300i or 300Ri: 0.95 qt (0.9 L)
Engine oil capacity - Xciting 250i or 250Ri: 0.95 qt (0.9 L)
Engine oil level inspection
Check the engine oil level each day before riding your scooter.
The level must be maintained between the upper 1 and lower
level 2 marks on the oil filler cap/dipstick 3.
1. Start the engine and let it idle for a few minutes. Make sure
the red low oil pressure indicator goes of f. If the light re-
mains on, stop the engine immediately.
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Running the engine with insufficient oil pressure can
cause serious engine damage.
2. Stop the engine and put the scooter on its center stand on
level ground.
MAINTENANCE