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(1) Select engine oil of the proper SAE viscosity number according to the atmospheric

(1) Select engine oil of the proper SAE viscosity number according to the atmospheric temperature.
(2) Use engine oil conforming to the following classification:

Type 1:ACEA classification: “For service B2-96 or B3-96”
Type 2:API classification: “For service CF”

NOTE

Use of additives is not recommended since they may reduce the effectiveness of additives already included in the engine oil. It may result in failure of the mechanically assembly.

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