General Periodical maintenance
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Lubrication Specifications
You will find a complete Engine Lubrica-
tion Service Guide in the
Engine Oper-
ation and Maintenance Manual
. There,
the engine manufacturer explains more
fully all the maintenance operations you
and a qualified service mechanic will
need. And please remember: one key
to keeping your vehicle running at top
performance and in prolonging its life is
proper lubrication servicing. Neglecting
this essential aspect of vehicle care can
cost time and money in the long run.
Below you will find basic information
needed to perform routine vehicle lubri-
cation. Of course you will want to
schedule service more frequently if you
are operating under severe conditions
such as extreme heat or cold, with very
heavy loads, rough roads, etc. For any
special service requirements, consult
your service manuals and your lubri-
cant supplier. The component manufac-
turer’s specification and requirements
take precedence over other specifica-
tions.
CAUTION: Handle lubri-
cants carefully. Vehicle lubri-
cants (oil and grease) can be
poisonous and cause sick-
ness. They can also damage
the paint on the vehicle.
CAUTION: Do not mix differ-
ent types of lubricants. Mix-
ing lubricants (oil and
grease) of different brands
or types could damage vehi-
cle components; therefore,
drain (or remove) old lubri-
cants from the unit before
refilling it.
• When switching between types
of lubricants, thoroughly drain
all areas of the component.
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