Brake Fluid; Engine Oil; Engine Oil Level Check - Pioneer 1200 Maintenance Service Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

BRAKE FLUID

Brake fluid level should be within 1/4-inch (6 mm) from top of reservoir (Figure 10-2, Page 10-3). Also, brake
fluid should be clean with no residue in bottom of reservoir or other evidence of contamination. See following
WARNING.
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WARNING
• Use only DOT 5 (silicone) brake fluid. Use of any other type brake fluid is not recommended.

ENGINE OIL

See General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-1.
Even though the low oil warning light on the dash should illuminate if oil is getting low, the engine oil level
should be checked monthly. The vehicle should be on a level surface when checking oil. Do not overfill with oil.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK

1. Remove the oil level dipstick from the oil filler tube and wipe oil from the stick (Figure 10-3, Page 10-4
or Figure 10-4, Page 10-4). See following CAUTION.
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CAUTION
• Do not remove dipstick while engine is running.
2. Check oil by fully inserting the dipstick into the oil filter tube and immediately remove it again.
3. If the oil level is at or below the low level mark on the dipstick gauge, add oil until the level is between low
and full level (safe level).
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Oil fill tube is located behind and under passenger seat.
Figure 10-3 Pioneer 1200 Oil Level Check
Page 10-4 2003 Pioneer 1200/1200SE Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual
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3
full
level
safe
level
low
level Level Level
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Figure 10-4 Pioneer 1200SE Oil Level Check
Engine Oil
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Full
Level
Safe
Level
Low
Level