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Engine Oil

CAUTION: Never use nondetergent or straight mineral oil. Oil Identification Symbol

Use only engine oils displaying the ILSAC certification symbol ("Starburst" symbol) on the container.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Oils Displaying ILSAC Certification Symbol
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If these oils are not available, an API classification SL or SL/CF or higher can be used.

Fig 2: Identifying API Classification Service Symbol SL/CF Higher Can
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