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Originally Posted by rosenfe
on my ip there is a red cap with oil written on it.i know from reading previous posts that oil is added to ip,but im not clear how much and what kind.previous posts spoke of techniques to measure oil level -wasnt very clear.anyone have clear info how to check,fill oil and what kind.should this oil be drained as a maintenance item-how?
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If you have the owner's manual look at the instructions and check out the pic. drain plug on side of IP, filler on top.
Drain all oil, even get as much of stuff out with a turkey baster, because probably no one has cleaned it. Use a big cup to catch the old oil, look at it and measure qty. Then close up the side drain.
Then SLOWLY add good diesel engine oil from the top. When you have added the amount you ldrained out, add maybe half a Dixie cup more- a feew ounces. Good for another year. USE GOOD OIL!!