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cold engine dipstick readings. The engine oil level on
the dipstick will also be inaccurate if checked while the
engine is running.
1. To obtain an accurate engine oil level reading,
warm up the engine to at least 80°C (175°F).
Cold oil will not give a correct oil level reading.
2. Once the engine is warm, turn off the engine.
Checking the oil while the engine is running will
result in an incorrect oil level reading.
3. Wait at least five minutes (but not more than
20 minutes) to allow oil to drain and settle in the
engine.
4. Remove the dipstick from the external engine oil
tank and clean it with a lint‐free paper towel or a
cloth. Re‐insert the dipstick into the external oil
tank, pushing it all the way in until it stops.
5. Remove the dipstick from the oil tank and read the
level on the cross‐hatched area. Oil levels that fall
in the cross‐hatched area are normal.
When to Add Engine Oil
(ZO6, ZR1, and Grand Sport)
If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip
of the dipstick, add at least one liter/quart of the
recommended oil through the oil fill cap opening in the
oil tank. This section explains what kind of oil to use.
For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and
Specifications on page 6‑108.
See Racing or Other Competitive Driving
on page 5‑19
for additional information on engine oil.
Notice: Do not add too much oil. If the engine
has so much oil that the oil level gets above the
cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating
range, the engine could be damaged.
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