Changing The Engine Oil - Yamaha YZF-R6 99 Service Manual

CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL/

CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL

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Recommended oil
Refer to the chart for the engine oil
grade which is best suited for cer-
tain atmospheric temperatures.
API standard
SE or higher grade
(Non-Friction modified)
ACEA standard G4 or G5
CAUTION:
S Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and
the wrong oil types or additives could
cause clutch slippage. Therefore, do not
add any chemical additives or use engine
oils with a grade of CD c or higher and do
not use oils labeled "ENERGY CONSERV-
ING II" d or higher.
S Do not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
4. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
5. Check:
S engine oil level
NOTE:
Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.
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CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
1. Remove:
S bottom cowling
Refer to "COWLINGS".
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Place a container under the engine oil drain
bolt.
4. Remove:
S engine oil filler cap 1
S engine oil drain bolt 2
(along with the washer)
5. Drain:
S engine oil
(completely from the crankcase)
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