The first thing we want to do is remove
our dipstick. This is going to help the
crankcase vent properly when draining
our oil. Up next, using a 17 millimeter
socket, we'll go ahead and remove the
drain bolt and let the engine oil drain
completely. As it's draining, now it's a
good time to check the condition of the
crush washer. If it's damaged or missing,
you'll want to replace it to prevent any
future leaks. Now we'll reinstall the
drain bolt, but this time we'll torque it
to 31 foot-pounds.
Now we'll go ahead and remove our oil
filter and get ready to install our new
one.
Yamaha pre-lubricates these oil filters
from the factory, we don't need to
apply a thin coat of oil around the
gasket.
We'll just reinstall the new oil
filter and torque it to twelve foot
pounds. Now it's time to fill the engine
with oil.
Yamaha states of this unit holds four
point two quarts of 10W40
motorcycle oil.
Now we'll reinstall our dipstick.
Once the engines filled with oil, now
we're going to start the engine up, let
it idle for a few moments. That's going
to get the oil circulated through the
system properly. Once it's done that, will
shut it down and let it sit for a few
moments. That allow the oil to settle to
the bottom of crankcase for us to
achieve an accurate oil level reading.
Now we'll remove our dipstick, wipe off
the excess oil, and then simply place it
on top of the threads and lift it out. We
want our oil level to be between the
middle and upper portion of the stick,
and this looks perfect. So let's hit the
street.
