- Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes and then turn it off.
After 5 minutes check the level and top up, if necessary, never exceed the MAX. level.
N.B.
IF THE OIL IS CHANGED WITHOUT CHANGING THE CARTRIDGE FILTER (1ST COUPON) ADD
AROUND 1500 CC OF OIL INSTEAD OF 1700 CC SINCE PART OF THE LUBRICATION CIRCUIT
IS FILLED.
Characteristic
Engine oil:
1700 cm³
Locking torques (N*m)
Engine oil drainage plug 24 ÷ 30 Engine oil filter 12 - 16
Oil pressure warning light
The vehicle is equipped with a warning light on the
instrument panel that lights up when the key is
turned to the «ON» position. However, this light
should switch off once the engine has been star-
ted.
If the light turns on during braking, at idling
speed or while turning a corner, it is necessary
to check the oil level and the lubrication sys-
tem.
Checking the ignition timing
- Using a TORX wrench, remove the timing check
cap located on the flywheel cover.
- Remove the transmission cover to access the
driving pulley fastening nut that allows the driving
shaft rotation.
- Remove the head cover as described in the Ther-
mal unit and timing system chapter.
- Turn the driving shaft to make the reference lo-
cated on the magnet support collimate with that on
the flywheel cover (TDC).
- Make sure that the reference on the wheel speed
sensor is aligned with that obtained on the head.
If the reference is located opposed to the index
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