2011 Polaris RZR 170 Owners Manual - Page 62

2011 Polaris RZR 170 Manual

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MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Always check and change the engine oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 53. Oil may need to be changed more frequently if POLARIS oil is not used. Do not use automotive oil. See page 94 for the part numbers of POLARIS products. Oil Recommendations Under These Operating Conditions Outside air temperature is above 32° F/0° C Outside air temperature is below 32° F/0° C Use This Recommended Oil POLARIS Synthetic Youth Oil (or Synthetic SAE40) Semi-Synthetic 20W-40 NOTICE: Mixing brands or using a non-recommended oil may cause serious engine damage. Always use the recommended oil. Never substitute or mix oil brands. Oil Check Maintain the oil level within the safe range on the dipstick. Do not overfill. 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Remove the dipstick. Wipe it dry with a clean cloth. 3. Reinstall the dipstick completely. 4. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. Tip: A rising oil level between checks in cool weather driving can indicate contaminants such as gas or moisture collecting in the crankcase. If the oil level is over the full/ safe mark, change the oil immediately. Dipstick Safe Range { Add Oil Full 5. Add the recommended oil as needed. 6. Reinstall the dipstick. 59

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MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Always check and change the engine oil at the intervals outlined in the
Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 53. Oil may need to be
changed more frequently if POLARIS oil is not used. Do not use auto-
motive oil. See page 94 for the part numbers of POLARIS products.
Oil Recommendations
NOTICE:
Mixing brands or using a non-recommended oil may cause serious
engine damage. Always use the recommended oil. Never substitute or
mix oil brands.
Oil Check
Maintain the oil level within the
safe range on the dipstick. Do not
overfill.
1.
Position the vehicle on a level
surface.
2.
Remove the dipstick. Wipe it
dry with a clean cloth.
3.
Reinstall the dipstick com-
pletely.
4.
Remove the dipstick and
check the oil level.
Tip:
A rising oil level between checks
in cool weather driving can indi-
cate contaminants such as gas or
moisture collecting in the crank-
case. If the oil level is over the full/
safe mark, change the oil immedi-
ately.
5.
Add the recommended oil as
needed.
6.
Reinstall the dipstick.
Under These Operating Conditions
Use This Recommended Oil
Outside air temperature is
above
32
°
F/0
°
C
POLARIS Synthetic Youth Oil
(or Synthetic SAE40)
Outside air temperature is
below
32
°
F/0
°
C
Semi-Synthetic 20W-40
Dipstick
Full
Add Oil
{
Safe Range