Piaggio MP3 300 HPE - Owner's Manual > Engine oil level

Four stroke engine oil is used in the engines in order to lubricate the timing bodies, the bench bearings and the thermal group. An insufficient quantity of oil can seriously damage the engine. In all four-stroke engines, a loss of efficiency in oil performance and certain consumption should be considered normal. Consumption can particularly reflect the conditions of use (i.e. when driving at 'full acceleration' all the time, oil consumption increases). The replacement intervals provided for by the maintenance programme are defined depending on the total content of oil in the engine and the average consumption measured following standardised methods. In order to prevent any problems, we recommend checking oil level more frequently than indicated in the Scheduled Maintenance table or before setting off on long journeys. The vehicle is, however, equipped with an oil pressure warning light on the instrument panel.

Engine oil level check

Every time the vehicle is used, visually inspect the level of the engine oil when the engine is cold (after completely unscrewing the oil cap/dipstick). The oil level should be somewhere between the MAX and MIN index marks on the level rod; "A"; while the oil is being checked, the vehicle must be resting on its centre stand on an even, horizontal surface.

If the check is carried out after the vehicle has been used, and therefore with a hot engine, the level line will be lower; in order to carry out a correct check, wait at least 10 minutes after the engine has been stopped so as to get the correct level.

Engine oil top-up

Always check the oil level before topping up, and add oil without exceeding the MAX level. Getting an oil level between the MIN and MAX levels requires ~ 400 cm³ of oil. Take your vehicle to an Authorised Service Centre to have the oil checked and if necessary, topped-up as indicated in the scheduled maintenance table.

Warning light (insufficient oil pressure)

The vehicle is equipped with a warning light that comes on when the key is turned to "ON". However, this light should come off once the engine has been started. If the light comes on while braking, at idle speed or while turning a corner, it is necessary to check the oil level and top it up if required. If after having topped-up the oil, the warning light still comes on while braking, at idle speed or while turning a corner, it will be necessary to take your vehicle to an Authorised Service Centre.

Engine oil change

Have oil changed and the cartridge filter "C" replaced as indicated in the scheduled maintenance table at an Authorised Service Centre. The engine should be emptied by draining the oil through drainage plug "B" of the mesh filter on the flywheel side.

In order to facilitate the oil drainage, loosen the cap/dipstick. Since a certain quantity of oil still remains in the circuit, add approx. 950 ÷ 1000 cm³ of oil through the cap "A". Then start the engine, leave it running for a few minutes and shut it off: after 5 minutes, check the level and if necessary, top-up without exceeding the MAX level.

The cartridge filter must be replaced at every oil change. For top-ups and changes, use new oil of the recommended type.

WARNING

RUNNING THE ENGINE WITH INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION OR WITH INADEQUATE LUBRICANTS ACCELERATES THE WEAR AND TEAR OF THE MOVING PARTS AND CAN CAUSE IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE.

WARNING

EXCESSIVE OIL LEVEL TOP-UPS CAN LEAD TO INCRUSTATIONS AND VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONING.

CAUTION

USED OILS CONTAIN SUBSTANCES HARMFUL TO THE ENVIRONMENT. FOR OIL REPLACEMENT, CONTACT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE, WHICH IS EQUIPPED TO DISPOSE OF USED OILS IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND LEGAL WAY.

CAUTION

THE USE OF OIL OTHER THAN THAT RECOMMENDED CAN SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE.

Recommended products

AGIP CITY HI TEC 4T

Engine oil

SAE 5W-40, API SL, ACEA A3, JASO MA Synthetic oil

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