Coolant - Yamaha R1 YZF-R1 Owner's Manual

Recommended engine oil:
Full synthetic SAE 10W-40 or
15W-50
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment:
3.90 L (4.12 US qt, 3.43 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
4.10 L (4.33 US qt, 3.61 Imp.qt)
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Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-
tem have cooled down.
NOTICE
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In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of "CD" or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
"ENERGY CONSERVING II" or
higher.
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Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
10. Start the engine, and then let it idle
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
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After the engine is started, the oil pres-
sure and coolant temperature warning
light should go off if the oil level is suffi-
cient.
NOTICE
If the oil pressure and coolant tem-
perature warning light flickers or re-
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mains on even if the oil level is
correct, immediately turn the engine
off and have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.
11. Turn the engine off, wait a few min-
utes until the oil settles, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
12. Install the cowling and panel.

Coolant

The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
To check the coolant level
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The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
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1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
The coolant level must be checked
on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature.
Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in a false reading.
2. Check the coolant level in the cool-
ant reservoir.
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