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Engine Oil
Oil Change
22. Make sure the engine coolant temperature is between 145 and 160
degrees F. (63-71 degrees C). If necessary, start the engine and
allow it to idle until the coolant temperature is within the specified
range.
23. Remove the dipstick from the oil tank. Clean the dipstick with a
clean shop towel and reinstall it, screwing it in completely.
24. Remove the dipstick and view the oil level.
A. Fill mark for oil changes (at specified coolant temperature)
B. Safe operating range
25. Add additional oil to bring the level to the oil change fill mark (A).
See the chart for approximate amounts to add at this step. DO
NOT OVERFILL.
MODEL OIL TO ADD AT STEP 25
Ounces Milliliters
FS 4to16 118to473
FST 24 to 32 710 to 946
NOTE: Check the oil level often during the fill procedure to avoid
overfilling. If the filling and checking procedure is not
completed within three minutes, reinstall the dipstick. Restart
the engine and allow it to i dle for no more than 20 seconds to
circulate the oil back i nto the tank. Continue adding and
checking the oil until the level reaches the o il change fill
mark. Do not overfill.
26. R einstall the dipstick.
B
A