how to do a correct oil change

[dickfaber]

including commentary

[Smitty]

..whats a SR500 ????

[photomike666]

Why does it take a 5 min vid to change oil?

Warm engine a bit

Put catcher under sump

Undo sump plug with socket, holding socket in fingers for last few turns so u don't drop bolt into oil tray

Leave for a few minutes, Rock bike to get as much oil out as possible

If changing filter, cover headers in foil and move oil tray forward. loosen filter with filter tool, remove & drain

Wipe seal in fresh oil & fit new filter - do not over tighten!!

Put new compression washer on sump plug & refit

Fill with correct volume of oil

Allow to stand & check level

Run engine for a minute, switch off and let stand. Check for leaks at sump plug & filter. Check oil level

Done

This took less time to type on iPhone that watching the video!

[ZXR750]

Why does it take a 5 min vid to change oil?

Warm engine a bit

Put catcher under sump

Undo sump plug with socket, holding socket in fingers for last few turns so u don't drop bolt into oil tray

Leave for a few minutes, Rock bike to get as much oil out as possible

If changing filter, cover headers in foil and move oil tray forward. loosen filter with filter tool, remove & drain

Wipe seal in fresh oil & fit new filter - do not over tighten!!

Put new compression washer on sump plug & refit

Fill with correct volume of oil

Allow to stand & check level

Run engine for a minute, switch off and let stand. Check for leaks at sump plug & filter. Check oil level

Done

This took less time to type on iPhone that watching the video!

Thanks Photomike. Do you have a how too for dummy's on removing front and rear wheels on a ZXR750 as well??

[Glen]

Interestingly in 30 + years I've not once ever replaced a crush washer doing an oil change....go figure

[Wattie]

Interestingly in 30 + years I've not once ever replaced a crush washer doing an oil change....go figure

I was going to agree.

However the sump plug on my old red rocket corolla was leaking. So i make a washer out of cardboard and hey presto!

[photomike666]

Honestly, I've never replaced the washer either - but for the purpose of a how to...

[Gosling1]

.....Interestingly in 30 + years I've not once ever replaced a crush washer doing an oil change....go figure .....

same here - never changed one ever !!

I also re-use brake banjo washers and have re-annealed the odd copper head gasket from one or 2 RD 250s over the years as well

[Daisy]

" ... and that Honda is actually the Japanese word for Without A Soul."

[dickfaber]

" ... and that Honda is actually the Japanese word for Without A Soul."

finally, someone saw it for what it is, humour!

[Daisy]

I've seen it before, but that bit always makes me LOL.