APRILIA SHIVER 900 Service Station Manual page 67

SHIVER 900
Recommended products
Piaggio Group recommends the products of its
"Castrol Official Partner" for the scheduled
maintenance of its vehicles.
Use lubricants and liquids having specifications
that are equivalent, or superior, to the recommen-
ded products. These indications also apply when
topping up fluid levels.
Product
Engine oil 15W-50
Fork oil 10W
Brake fluid DOT 4
Anti-freeze liquid, ready to use, colour red Ethylene glycol antifreeze liquid with or-
Lithium-based grease
Spark plug
Periodically remove the spark plugs, clean them of carbon deposits and, if necessary, replace them.
CAUTION
EVEN IF A SINGLE SPARK PLUG REQUIRES REPLACING, ALWAYS REPLACE BOTH SPARK
PLUGS.
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Remove the saddle, tank, side panels and the radiator.
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Disconnect the ignition coil connectors
and remove the screw fixing the plugs
to the big end covers.
TABLE OF RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS
Description
Synthetic-based lubricant for four-stroke
engines.
Fork oil.
Synthetic brake fluid.
ganic inhibition additives. Red, ready to
use.
Lithium-calcium soap based grease
Maintenance
Specifications
SAE 15W-50, JASO MA, MA2; API SJ;
ACEA A3
SAE 10W
SAE J 1703; FMVSS 116; ISO 4925; CU-
NA NC 956 DOT4
ASTM D 3306 - ASTM D 4656 - ASTM D
4985 - CUNA NC 956-16
colour - black, contains EP (Extreme
Pressure) additives, excellent water-re-
pellent properties
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