Checking The Engine Oil Level; Changing The Engine Oil - Yamaha YZFR6X(C) 2008 Service Manual

8. Install:
• Radiator
Refer to "RADIATOR" on page 6-1.
• Side cowling assembly
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page
4-1.
EAS20730

CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
NOTE:
• Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.
• Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several
minutes, and then turn it off.
3. Remove:
• Dipstick "1"
4. Check:
• Engine oil level
The engine oil level should be between
the minimum level mark "a" and maxi-
mum level mark "b".
Below the minimum level mark → Add the
recommended engine oil to the proper
level.
NOTE:
• Before checking the engine oil level, wait a
few minutes until the oil has settled.
• Do not screw the dipstick in when inspecting
the oil level.
1
Type
YAMALUBE 4, SAE10W-30 or
SAE20W-40
Recommended engine oil grade
API service SG type or higher,
JASO standard MA
EC2C01005
• Since engine oil also lubricates the
• Do not allow foreign materials to enter the
5. Start the engine, warm it up for several
6. Check the engine oil level again.
NOTE:
Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.
b
7. Install:
a
EAS20780

CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL

1. Start the engine, warm it up for several
2. Remove:
3. Place a container under the engine oil drain
4. Remove:
3-11
CAUTION:
clutch, 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 "a" or
higher, and do not use oils labeled
"ENERGY CONSERVING II" "b".
crankcase.
minutes, and then turn it off.
• Dipstick
minutes, and then turn it off.
• Side cowling assembly
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page
4-1.
bolt.
ENGINE