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When to
Add
Oil
If the oil is at or below the
ADD
line, then you’ll need
to add some oil. But you must use the right kind. This
part explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase
capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications”
in
the
Index.
1
NOTICE:
Don’t add
too
much oil.
If
your engine has
so
much oil that the oil level gets above the
cross-hatched area that shows the proper
operating range, your engine could be damaged.
What
Kind
of
Oil
to
Use
Oils
of
the proper quality for your vehicle can be
identified by looking
for
the “Starburst” symbol. The
“Starburst” symbol indicates that the oil has been
certified by the American Petroleum Institute
(API),
and
is preferred for use in your gasoline engine.
Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the
proper operating range.
Push
the dipstick all the way
back in when you’re through.
If
you
change your own
oil,
be sure you use
oil
that
has
the
“Starburst” symbol on the front of the oil container.
If
you have your oil changed for you, be sure the oil put
into
your
engine is American Petroleum Institute
certified for gasoline engines.
You
should also use the proper viscosity
oil
for your
vehicle,
as
shown
in
the following chart:
6-9