Maintenance, Engine oil, Oil change – Polaris FST Touring User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Engine Oil

Oil Change

22. Make sure the engine coolant temperature is between 145 and 160

degrees F. (63-71 degrees C). If necessary, start the engine and

allow it to idle until the coolant temperature is within the specified

range.

23. Remove the dipstick from the oil tank. Clean the dipstick with a

clean shop towel and reinstall it, screwing it in completely.

24. Remove the dipstick and view the oil level.

A. Fill mark for oil changes (at specified coolant temperature)
B. Safe operating range

25. Add additional oil to bring the level to the oil change fill mark (A).

See the chart for approximate amounts to add at this step. DO

NOT OVERFILL.

MODEL

OIL TO ADD AT STEP 25

Ounces

Milliliters

FS

4 to 16

118 to 473

FST

24 to 32

710 to 946

NOTE: Check the oil level often during the fill procedure to avoid

overfilling. If the filling and checking procedure is not

completed within three minutes, reinstall the dipstick. Restart

the engine and allow it to idle for no more than 20 seconds to

circulate the oil back into the tank. Continue adding and

checking the oil until the level reaches the oil change fill

mark. Do not overfill.

26. Reinstall the dipstick.

B

A

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