Engine Oil And Oil Filter Cartridge - Yamaha YZF-R6 2017 Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
Engine oil and oil filter car-
tridge
The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa-
ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles.
4. Remove the engine oil dipstick
and wipe it clean, insert it back
into the hole (without screwing it
in), and then remove it again to
check the oil level.
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The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
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1. Engine oil dipstick
2. O-ring
3. Maximum level mark
4. Minimum level mark
5. Check the dipstick O-ring for
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6. If the engine oil is at or below the
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. O-ring
7. Check the filler cap O-ring for
8. Insert and tighten the engine oil
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment)
1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa-
2. Remove cowlings A and B. (See
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3. Start the engine, warm it up for
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4. Place an oil pan under the engine
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damage, and replace it if neces-
sary.
minimum level mark, remove the
engine oil filler cap, and then add
sufficient oil of the recommended
type to raise it to the correct level.
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damage, and replace it if neces-
sary.
dipstick, and then install and tight-
en the oil filler cap.
ce.
page 8-7.)
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
to collect the used oil.
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