Engine - Cylinder Head Cover Baffle Precautions
T-SB-0038-08April 16, 2008
Cylinder Head Cover Baffle Precautions
Service Category
General
Section
Maintenance
Market
USA
Applicability
Introduction
To prevent damaging the baffle located inside the cylinder head cover care must be taken when adding engine oil. The baffle is designed to deflect oil and should not be used to support the weight of oil fill devices. Rough treatment or the weight of this equipment can place unnecessary stress on the baffle and damage it. Follow the precautions below to avoid damaging the baffle when adding engine oil.
Warranty Information
Oil Filling Precautions
WARNING
Use care when inserting oil fill devices into the head cover. Forcefully inserting oil fill devices or funnels into the oil fill hole may result in baffle damage during the oil fill process. If the baffle DOES become damaged, repair it to prevent any additional engine damage from occurring.