2014 Polaris RZR 170 Owners Manual - Page 61

2014 Polaris RZR 170 Manual

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MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Oil Recommendations Always check and change the engine oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 53. POLARIS recommends the use of POLARIS PS-4 Extreme Duty 10W-50 4-Cycle Oil for this vehicle. 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. 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
Oil Recommendations
Always check and change the engine oil at the intervals outlined in the
Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 53. POLARIS recom-
mends the use of POLARIS PS-4 Extreme Duty 10W-50 4-Cycle Oil for
this vehicle. 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 num-
bers of POLARIS products.
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.
Dipstick
Full
Add Oil
{
Safe Range