Changing The Engine Oil - Yamaha YZFR6V Service Manual

4. Check:
• Engine oil level
The engine oil level should be between the
minimum level mark "a" and maximum level
mark "b".
Below the minimum level mark → Add the
recommended engine oil to the proper level.
NOTE:
• Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.
• Do not screw the dipstick in when inspecting
the oil level.
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Type
YAMALUBE 4, SAE10W30 or
SAE20W40
Recommended engine oil grade
API service SF, SG type or
higher
ACEA standard
G4 or G5
0˚
10˚ 30˚ 50˚ 70˚ 90˚ 110˚
YAMALUBE 4 (10W30)
or SAE 10W30
YAMALUBE 4 (20W40)
or SAE 20W40
–20˚ –10˚ 0˚ 10˚ 20˚ 30˚ 40˚
5. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
6. Check the engine oil level again.
NOTE:
Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.
7. Install:
• Dipstick
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CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL

1. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
2. Remove:
3. Place a container under the engine oil drain
4. Remove:
b
a
5. Remove:
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6. Drain:
7. If the oil filter cartridge is also to be replaced,
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50˚C
a. Remove the shift arm "1".
b. Pull the fuel tank breather hose "2" (except for
c. Remove the oil filter cartridge "5" with an oil
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utes, and then turn it off.
• Left lower side cowling
• Left bottom cowling
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
bolt.
• Engine oil filler cap "1"
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• Engine oil drain bolt "1"
(along with the gasket)
• Engine oil
(completely from the crankcase)
perform the following procedure.
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California) and fuel tank over flow hose "3"
upward to remove them from the guide "4".
filter wrench "6".
Oil filter wrench
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