9-8Engine OilChecking Engine OilIt is a good idea to check the engineoil level at each fuel fill. In order toget an accurate reading, the oil mustbe warm and the vehicle must be onlevel ground.The engine oil dipstick handle is ayellow loop. See EngineCompartment Overview on page 9-6for the location of the engine oildipstick.1. Turn off the engine and give theoil several minutes to drain backinto the oil pan. If this is not done,the oil dipstick might not show theactual level.2. Pull out the dipstick and clean itwith a paper towel or cloth, thenpush it back in all the way.Remove it again, keeping the tipdown, and check the level.When to Add Engine OilIf the oil is below the cross-hatchedarea at the tip of the dipstick, add atleast one liter/quart of therecommended oil. This sectionexplains what kind of oil to use. Forengine oil crankcase capacity, seeCapacities and Specifications onpage 11-2.Notice: Do not add too much oil. Ifthe engine has so much oil thatthe oil level gets above thecross-hatched area that shows theproper operating range, theengine could be damaged.See Engine Compartment Overviewon page 9-6 for the location of theengine oil fill cap.Add enough oil to put the levelsomewhere in the proper operatingrange. Push the dipstick all the wayback in when through.srx.book Page 8 Monday, June 8, 2009 8:28 AM
