how to do a correct oil change
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 7:59 am
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how to do a correct oil change
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Re: how to do a correct oil change
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 11:31 am
..whats a SR500 ????
Re: how to do a correct oil change
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 12:15 pm
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!
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!
Re: how to do a correct oil change
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 12:40 pm
photomike666 wrote: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??
Re: how to do a correct oil change
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 1:30 pm
Interestingly in 30 + years I've not once ever replaced a crush washer doing an oil change....go figure 
Re: how to do a correct oil change
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 2:23 pm
I was going to agree.Glen wrote:Interestingly in 30 + years I've not once ever replaced a crush washer doing an oil change....go figure
However the sump plug on my old red rocket corolla was leaking. So i make a washer out of cardboard and hey presto!
Re: how to do a correct oil change
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 2:57 pm
Honestly, I've never replaced the washer either - but for the purpose of a how to...
Re: how to do a correct oil change
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:14 pm
Glen wrote:.....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
Re: how to do a correct oil change
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:48 pm
" ... and that Honda is actually the Japanese word for Without A Soul." 
Re: how to do a correct oil change
Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2012 7:35 am
Daisy wrote:" ... and that Honda is actually the Japanese word for Without A Soul."
finally, someone saw it for what it is, humour!
Re: how to do a correct oil change
Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2012 10:44 am
I've seen it before, but that bit always makes me LOL. 