Honda crf250r 2012 Owner's Manual page 58

7. It is recommended to replace the oil and filter
every 6 races or about every 15.0 hours.
However, if you replace only the oil before
the recommended interval, see page 25.
8. Remove the oil filter cover bolts (4) and oil
filter cover (5).
9. Remove the oil filter (6) from the oil filter cover.
10. Check that the oil filter cover O-ring (7) is in
good condition.
(8)
(9)
(6)
(7)
(10)
(5)
(4) oil filter cover bolts
(5) oil filter cover
(6) oil filter
(7) oil filter cover O-ring
(8) spring
(9) rubber seal
(10) "OUT-SIDE" mark
NOTICE
Using the wrong oil filter may result in leaks or
engine damage.
11. Apply grease to the filter side of the spring
end, then install the spring (8) into a new oil
filter.
12. Position the spring against the engine
crankcase and install a new oil filter with the
rubber seal (9) facing out, away from the
engine. You should see the "OUT-SIDE" mark
(10) on the filter body, near the rubber seal.
Use a new Honda Genuine oil filter or a filter
of equal quality specified for your model.
NOTICE
If the oil filter is not installed properly, it will
cause serious engine damage.
13. Apply engine oil to a new O-ring and install it
to the oil filter cover.
14. Install the oil filter cover being careful not to
damage the O-ring, then tighten the oil filter
cover bolts to the specified torque:
9 lbf·ft (12 N·m, 1.2 kgf·m)
15. Fill the crankcase with the recommended oil.
Capacity: 0.73 US qt (0.69R)
after draining and oil filter change
0.70 US qt (0.67R)
after draining
16. Install the engine oil fill cap/dipstick.
(4)
17. Check the engine oil level by following the
steps in Checking & Adding Oil (page 50).
Pour the drained oil into a suitable container and
dispose of it in an approved manner (page 144).
NOTICE
Improper disposal of drained fluids is harmful to
the environment.
Servicing Your Honda
Engine Oil
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