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1.2L REVOTRON ENGINE

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11. Tighten the oil filter an additional three-

quarters of a turn (270°).

12. Lower the vehicle to the ground and add 3.5

liters of fresh oil through the oil fill hole on

the cylinder head cover.

13. If the Oil cap is damaged then replace the oil

fill cap and clean any spilled oil.

14. Start the engine, observing the oil pressure

indicator on the instrument panel. Stop the

engine immediately if the light fails to go out

within a few seconds of starting the engine.

15. Allow the engine to run for two to three

minutes before stopping.

16. Check the oil level using the engine dipstick

to make sure the engine oil level is at the

'MAX' mark on the dipstick.

17. Check for oil leaks at the filter or drain plug.

II. Engine Coolant Replacement :

Description :

Replace the engine coolant and flush the

cooling system every 60,000 km or 2 years

whichever is earlier.

Procedure :

WARNING

Coolant is poisonous to humans and

animals. Use care when handling coolant

and use proper disposal otherwise death

or injury may occur.

Never loosen or remove the coolant

reservoir cap while the engine cooling

system is still hot. Removing the reservoir

cap may allow hot coolant or steam to

escape, causing severe bums.

The electric cooling fan, may start at any

time. Disconnect the battery cable to

prevent the fan from operating while

servicing the cooling system.

1. Allow the vehicle engine to cool sufficiently

before proceeding.

2. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.

3. Remove the coolant reservoir cap auxiliary

tank.

4. Raise the vehicle off the ground to access

the coolant drain petcock on the radiator.

Raise the vehicle with a lift hoist.

Park the vehicle on flat, level surface

and engage the parking brake. Place

chocks at the rear wheels and raise the

front of the vehicle with a floor jack.

5. Place a container capable of holding at least

eight (10) litres of liquid beneath the drain

plug on the radiator.