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1.2L REVOTRON ENGINE

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8. Read the oil pressure indicated on the gauge

at idle and at maximum engine speed.

Engine Speed

Pressure (Bar)

Idle (at 1000rpm)

>0.9

Maximum (Red line)

(at 5700 rpm)

>4

9. If the oil pump output is not at minimum

pressure, the oil pump may be clogged or oil

pump relief valve may be defective. If not,

this may be an indication of excessive wear

of the crankshaft journals and/or bearings

and an engine overhaul may be considered.

10. After reading the oil pressure, stop the

engine and remove the pressure gauge from

the oil pressure transducer port.

11. Apply sealant on the screw threads and

tighten the transducer to specified torque.

C. REGULAR MAINTENANCE

I. ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE

DESCRIPTION

Change the engine oil and filter every 15,000 km

or 1 year whichever is earlier. If the vehicle is

operated in sandy/dusty conditions, idled

extensively, or subject to frequent short distance

driving, change the engine oil and filter more

frequently.

CAUTION

Always use the recommended grade and

quality of motor oil.

Never use reclaimed oil as this may not

protect the engine components properly.

NOTE

To protect the environment, always recycle

or dispose of oil at the proper outlets.

PROCEDURE

WARNING

Engine oil will be hot. Contact with hot

engine oil will cause bums. Use care when

handling hot engine oil.

1. Drive the vehicle so the engine oil is at

normal operating temperature.

2. Raise the vehicle off the ground to access

the oil sump drain plug and oil filter.

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.

3. Raise the vehicle bonnet/hood and remove

the oil fill cap.