Suzuki VL800 Service Manual page 555

• Start up the engine and allow it to run for several minutes at
idling speed.
• Turn off the engine and wait about three minutes, then check
the oil level through the inspection window A. If the level is
below mark "L", add oil to "F" level. If the level is above mark
"F", drain oil to "F" level.
OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT
• Drain engine oil in the same manner of engine oil replacement
procedure.
• Remove the oil filter 1 by using the oil filter wrench. (Special
tool)
• Apply engine oil lightly to the O-ring of the new filter before
installation.
• Install the new filter turning it by hand until you feel that the fil-
ter O-ring contacts the mounting surface. Then tighten it 2
turns using the oil filter wrench. ( 20 N·m, 2.0 kgf-m, 14.5
lbf-ft)
 09915-40620: Oil filter wrench
NOTE:
To properly tighten the filter, use the special tool. Never tighten
the filter by hand.
• Pour fresh engine oil and check the oil level in the same man-
ner of engine oil replacement procedure.
 Engine oil capacity
Oil change:
Filter change:
Overhaul engine: 3 7 L (3.9/3.3 US/Imp qt)

ONLY USE A GENUINE SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE OIL
FILTER. Other manufacturer's oil filters may differ in
thread specifications (thread diameter and pitch), fil-
tering performance and durability which may lead to
engine damage or oil leaks. Also, do not use a genuine
Suzuki automobile oil filter on this motorcycle.
3.0 L (3.2/2.6 US/Imp qt)
3.4 L (3.6/3.0 US/Imp qt)
VL800/C/TK9 ('09-MODEL) 18-15
After contacting the O-ring,
tighten 2 turns.