Oil types for refilling

Notes

Do not use oil additives as these may No oil additives
Do not use oil additives as these may cause engine damage.◀

When selecting an engine oil, ensure that Viscosity classes of engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that the engine oil belongs to one of the viscosity classes SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40, or SAE 5W-30, or malfunctions or engine damage may occur.◀

The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the engine.

Due to national regulations, some oil types are not available in every country.

Approved oil types

Further information on approved oil types can be

Further information on approved oil types can be obtained from the service center.

Alternative oil types

If the approved engine oils are not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an oil with the following specification can be used:

Oil change

Oil change

An oil change should be carried out by the service center only.

Coolant

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