Yamaha XJ6 2008 Owner's Manual page 55

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An oil filter wrench is available at a
Yamaha dealer.
6. Apply a thin coat of clean engine
oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter
cartridge.
1. O-ring
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Make sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.
7. Install the new oil filter cartridge
with an oil filter wrench, and then
tighten it to the specified torque
with a torque wrench.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
1. Torque wrench
Tightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
8. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.
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Check the washer for damage and re-
place it if necessary.
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf)
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9. Refill with the specified amount of
the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
Recommended engine oil:
See page 9-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replace-
1
ment:
2.50 L (2.64 US qt, 2.20 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.80 L (2.96 US qt, 2.46 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
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