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Engine oil and filter recommendations
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil Look for this certification trademark. Only use oils certified for gasoline engines by the American Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol confor ...

Driving through water
If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very slowly. Never drive through water that is higher than the bottom of the wheel rims (for cars) or the bottom of the hubs ...

Adding engine coolant
When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water. Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir, when the engine is cool, until the appropriate fill level is o ...