Vespa GTS 300 HPE - Owner's Manual > 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 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
The oil should be topped up after having checked the level and in any case by adding oil without ever exceeding the MAX. level. Check and top up engine oil, if needed, according to the scheduled maintenance table at an Authorised Service Centre.
Warning light (insufficient oil pressure)
The vehicle is equipped with a warning light that comes on when the key is turned to "ON". This warning light will turn off when the engine comes on. 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
To have the engine and filter oil replaced in accordance with the scheduled maintenance table, contact an Authorised Service Centre.
CAUTION
RUNNING THE ENGINE WITH INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION OR WITH INADEQUATE LUBRICANTS ACCELERATES THE WEAR AND TEAR OF THE MOVING PARTS AND CAN CAUSE IRREPARABLE DAMAGE.
TOPPING UP THE ENGINE WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL MAY CAUSE MALFUNCTION AND/OR A DROP IN PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE.
USING OILS OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED CAN SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE.
CAUTION
USED OILS CONTAIN SUBSTANCES HARMFUL TO THE ENVIRONMENT. FOR OIL REPLACEMENT, CONTACT ANY AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE AS THEY ARE EQUIPPED TO DISPOSE OF USED OILS IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND LEGAL WAY.
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Vespa GTS 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 head-engine block-piston assembly. 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.
Vespa GTS 300 HPE - Owner's Manual > Hub oil level
Check that the oil level in the hub is correct at the intervals specified in the scheduled maintenance table.
