Engine Oil - Honda VTR1000F Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
Coat a new a-ring with grease and install it onto
the timing hole cap.
Apply grease the timing hole cap threads.
Install and tighten the timing hole cap.
TORQUE: 10 N·m (1.0 kgf.m, 7 Ibf·ft)
ENGINE OIL
3-10
Start the engine and let it idle for a few minutes.
Stop the engine, support the motorcycle upright on
a level surface.
Wait for a few minutes and check that the oil level
is between the upper and lower level marks in the
inspection window.
If the oil level is below or near the lower level mark,
remove the oil filler cap and add the recommended
engine oil up to the upper level mark.
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL:
Honda 4-stroke oil or equivalent motor oil
API service classification: SE, SF or SG
Viscosity: SAE 10W-40
NOTE:
Other viscosities shown in the chart may be used
when the average temperature in your riding area
is within the indicated range.
Reinstall the filler cap.
For engine oil change, see next page.
OIL VISCOSITIES
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