Changing Engine Oil And The Engine Oil Filter - APRILIA RSV 1000 TUONO R Manual

If necessary, top up the engine oil by
proceeding as follows:
u Remove the left side fairing, see page 78
(REMOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS).
u Unscrew and remove the filler plug (3).
CAUTION
D o n o t p u t a d d i t i v e s o r o t h e r
substances into the oil.
If you use a funnel or other tools, make
sure that they are perfectly clean.
NOTE
Use high-quality 15W – 50 oil,
see page 114 (LUBRICANT CHART).
u Top up the tank to correct level, see
page 114 (LUBRICANT CHART).
CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND THE
ENGINE OIL FILTER
CAUTION
Changing engine oil and engine oil filter
can prove difficult; these operations are
best left to experienced mechanics.
If necessary, contact your aprilia
Authorised Dealer.
If you want to perform these operations
personally, keep to the following
instructions.
Carefully read page 58 (MAINTENANCE)
and page 41 (ENGINE OIL).
NOTE
Halve maintenance intervals if
you are riding in rainy or dusty conditions,
on rough road surfaces or when the vehicle
is used in competitions.
Periodically check the engine oil level, see
page 62 (CHECKING AND TOPPING UP
ENGINE OIL LEVEL), change the oil after
t h e f i r s t 1 0 0 0 k m ( 6 2 5 m i ) a n d
successively every 10000 km (6250 mi).
CAUTION
If the vehicle is used for racing, change
engine oil every 5000 km (3120 mi).
Change oil more frequently if the
vehicle is used in dusty conditions.
To change, proceed as follows:
NOTE
Warm oil is more fluid and will
drain out more easily and completely; ideal
temperature is reached after engine has
been running for about 20 minutes.
CAUTION
When warmed up, the engine contains
hot oil. Be careful to avoid burns while
carrying out the operations described
below.
Remove the left side fairing, see page 78
u
(REMOVING THE SIDE FAIRINGS).
u Clean off any dirt from the area around
the filler plug (3) with a clean cloth.
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