Special Tools
| Description | Part Number | Qty. |
|---|---|---|
| OIL FILTER WRENCH | 94686-00 | 1 |
| OIL FILTER WRENCH | 94863-10 | 1 |
WARNINGBe sure that no lubricants or fluids get on tires, wheels or brakes when changing fluid. Traction can be adversely affected, which could result in loss of control of the motorcycle and death or serious injury. (00047d)
NOTICE
Do not switch lubricant brands indiscriminately because some lubricants interact chemically when mixed. Use of inferior lubricants can damage the engine. (00184a)
CAUTIONProlonged or repeated contact with used motor oil may be harmful to skin and could cause skin cancer. Promptly wash affected areas with soap and water. (00358b)
- Change engine oil at the first 1,600 km (1000 mi) for a new engine. After the initial service, change oil at regular intervals in normal service at warm or moderate temperatures. Refer to Service Intervals and Records → Service Records.
- Change oil at more frequent intervals in cold weather or severe operating conditions. See Winter Lubrication in Maintenance and Lubrication → Engine Lubrication.
- Run motorcycle until engine is at normal operating temperature. Turn off engine.
- Remove filler plug/dipstick.
- See Figure 1. Remove the oil drain plug (2) and O-ring. Allow oil to drain completely.
NOTE
Replace drain plug O-ring.
NOTE
Use P&A Oil Catcher (Part No. 62700199) or equivalent to keep drain oil off crankcase when removing oil filter. Residual drain oil could falsely appear as a crankcase oil leak at a later time.
| 1. | Remove the oil filter using oil filter wrench and hand tools. Do not use with air tools. Special Tool: OIL FILTER WRENCH (94863-10) Special Tool: OIL FILTER WRENCH (94686-00) | |
| 2. | Clean the oil filter mount flange. | |
| 3. | Clean any residual oil for crankcase and transmission housing. | |
| 4. | See Figure 2. Install new oil filter. a. Lubricate gasket with a thin film of clean engine oil. b. Install new oil filter. c. Hand-tighten oil filter one-half to three-quarters of a turn after gasket first contacts filter mounting surface. Do NOT use oil filter wrench for installation. | |
| 5. | Install engine oil drain plug and new O-ring. Torque: 19–28.5 N·m (14–21 ft-lbs) Engine oil drain plug NOTE Use the proper grade of oil for the lowest temperature expected before the next oil change. Refer to Maintenance and Lubrication → Engine Lubrication → Recommended Engine Oils
for recommended oil. | |
| 6. | Add an initial volume of engine oil. Refer to Table 1. |
Table 1. Initial Oil Fill
ITEM | QUANTITY |
|---|---|
Engine oil initial fill | 3.8 L (4.0 qt) |
- Verify proper oil level. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Check Engine Oil Level.
- Perform engine oil level cold check.
- Start engine and carefully check for oil leaks around drain plug and oil filter.
- Perform engine oil level hot check.
Figure 1. Engine Oil Drain Plug
Figure 2. Lubricating New Oil Filter Gasket