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1.3.1.2. Choice of engine oil


The recommended viscosity (SAE)


Use the universal SH engine oil, "Energy-Conserving II" or SJ, "Energy-Conserving" of the class API or the universal ILSAC engine oil.

The temperature range considered before the following shift of oil

If you use viscosity of the SAE 10W-30 engine oil or is higher at extremely low temperatures, the engine will become difficult to be started therefore it is recommended to use the SAE 5W-30 engine oil.

API service symbol


ILSAC certification sign


Signs of identification of oils

One of two or both registered API brands are added to some containers of oils to help to choose oil which is necessary have to use.

The symbol of service of API is located somewhere on the outer side of a container.

The top part of the label shows quality of oil on API (The American oil institute) by means of designations, such as, of SJ. The central part of the label shows a grade of viscosity of SAE, such as, of SAE 10W-30. The inscription "Energy-Conserving" shown in the lower part indicates that oil has ability of economy of fuel.

ILSAC certification sign (Committee on the statement and standardization of lubricant oils) is displayed on the forward party of a container.