Specifications

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Routine maintenance operations

Release 00 2002-09

chap. 2

2-12

Atlantic 500

ENGINE OIL

Check the engine oil after the first 625 miles (1,000

km), that is, at the end of the run-in period. Check the

oil again every 1,875 miles (3,000 km). Oil must be

replaced every 3,750 miles (6,000 km), see ENGINE

OIL CHANGE AND OIL FILTER.

NOTE

Use oil with 5/W 40 specifications, see (LU-

BRICANT CHART).

When topping up engine oil, we recommend that

you never exceed the “MAX” level.

CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL ENGINE AND TOP-

PING UP

Carefully read LUBRICANTS, MAINTENANCE and

LUBRICANT CHART.

CHECKING

NOTE

Place the vehicle on a flat, hard surface.

• Place the vehicle on the center stand.

The engine and exhaust system components

become very hot, and remain hot for some time

even after the engine has been shut off. Before

handling these components, wear insulating

gloves or wait until the engine and exhaust sys-

tem have cooled down.

• Stop the engine and let it cool, to allow the oil to

drain into the half-case and cool.

NOTE

If you do not carry out the previous opera-

tions, you risk taking an incorrect measurement of the

engine oil level.

• Unscrew and extract the cap-dipstick (1).

• Use a clean cloth to clean the part in contact with

the oil.

• Fully tighten the cap-dipstick (1) in the filling hole

(2).

• Extract the cap-dipstick (1) again and read the

level that oil reaches on the stick:

MAX = maximum level;

MIN = minimum level.

The difference between “MAX” and “MIN” is approxi-

mately: – 24.4 cu.in (400 cc)

• The level is correct if it reaches approximately the

“MAX” level marked on the dipstick.

CAUTION

WARNING

MIN

MAX