Oil And Oil Filter Change - Triumph Thunderbird Handbook

Maintenance and Adjustment

Oil and Oil Filter Change

The engine oil and filter must be renewed in
accordance with scheduled maintenance
requirements.
To change the engine oil and filter, follow the
instructions below/over.
Warning
Prolonged or repeated contact with engine
oil can lead to skin dryness, irritation and
dermatitis. In addition, used engine oil
contains harmful contamination that can
lead to skin cancer. Always wear suitable
protective clothing and avoid skin contact
with used oil.
Warm up the engine thoroughly then stop
the engine and secure the motorcycle in an
upright position.
Allow the oil to settle for 5 minutes before
draining.
Warning
The oil may be hot to the touch. Avoid
contact with the hot oil by wearing suitable
protective clothing, gloves, eye protection,
etc. Contact with hot oil may cause the skin
to be scalded or burned.
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Place an oil drain pan beneath the engine.
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1. Sump plug
2. Engine sump
Remove the sump plug from the bottom of
the sump and allow the oil to drain.
Incorporating a new washer, refit the sump
plug, tightening it to 18 lbf ft (25 Nm).
1. Oil filter
Position the oil drain pan beneath the oil filter.
Unscrew and remove the oil filter using
Triumph service tool T3880313. Dispose of