Engine Oil And Filter Change - Honda CRF450X 2005 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
Change the engine
oil with the engine
warm and rhe
motorcycle on level
ground to assure
complete dr8ining.
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ENGINE OIL
&
FILTER CHANGE
Remove the left engine guard (page 3-5),
Start the engine and let it idle for 3 minutes.
Stop the engine and wait 3 minutes.
Support the motorcycle upright on a level surface.
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick.
Place an oit pan under the engine to catch the oil.
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Remove the engine oil drain bolt and sealing
washer.
Drain the engine oil.
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Operate the kickstarter pedal five times or more
while pushing the engine stop switch, so the
engine oil completely drains.
Remove the bolts, oi l filter cover and O-ring.
Remove the oil filter and spring.
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