J model oil change: Difference between revisions

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The 'new' oil drain plug is now part of the oil strainer assembly. The drain plug and crush washer are identical to the 'old' drain plug and crush washer. Also, the drain plug is now ~~vertical~~ instead of ~~horizontal~~, and it faces slightly downward with the sidestand down.

The 'new' oil drain plug is now part of the oil strainer assembly. The drain plug and crush washer are identical to the 'old' drain plug and crush washer. Also, the drain plug is now horizontal instead of vertical, and it faces slightly downward with the sidestand down.

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Put a fine bead of oil on the rubber gaskets. Torque the cover to 14.5 ft/lbs.

Next step is to add oil. The '08 uses 1.8 quarts (1.7 L) with a filter change, but you don't want to start off pouring that much in there. ~~Fill it up 2~~/~~3 to 3/4 of the way and~~ run the engine for 15+ seconds. Then, shut off the engine and wait several minutes for the oil to drain down. [[How do I check my oil?|Check the oil level]], and then begin adding as necessary. You may have to repeat these steps several times. Take your time and make sure you get the oil level correct. You don't want to overfill or underfill it. The oil should be at least halfway between the lower and the upper marks on the sight glass. As these pictures were taken in the middle of an oil change, there is no oil showing in the glass.

Next step is to add oil. The '08 uses 1.8 quarts (1.7 L) with a filter change, but you don't want to start off pouring that much in there. Pour in about 1.5 quarts/litres, then run the engine for 15+ seconds. Then, shut off the engine and wait several minutes for the oil to drain down. [[How do I check my oil?|Check the oil level]], and then begin adding as necessary. You may have to repeat these steps several times. Take your time and make sure you get the oil level correct. You don't want to overfill or underfill it. The oil should be at least halfway between the lower and the upper marks on the sight glass. As these pictures were taken in the middle of an oil change, there is no oil showing in the glass.

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-The 'new' oil drain plug is now part of the oil strainer assembly. The drain plug and crush washer are identical to the 'old' drain plug and crush washer. Also, the drain plug is now vertical instead of horizontal, and it faces slightly downward with the sidestand down.
+The 'new' oil drain plug is now part of the oil strainer assembly. The drain plug and crush washer are identical to the 'old' drain plug and crush washer. Also, the drain plug is now horizontal instead of vertical, and it faces slightly downward with the sidestand down.
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 Put a fine bead of oil on the rubber gaskets. Torque the cover to 14.5 ft/lbs.
-Next step is to add oil. The '08 uses 1.8 quarts (1.7 L) with a filter change, but you don't want to start off pouring that much in there. Fill it up 2/3 to 3/4 of the way and run the engine for 15+ seconds. Then, shut off the engine and wait several minutes for the oil to drain down. [[How do I check my oil?|Check the oil level]], and then begin adding as necessary. You may have to repeat these steps several times. Take your time and make sure you get the oil level correct. You don't want to overfill or underfill it. The oil should be at least halfway between the lower and the upper marks on the sight glass. As these pictures were taken in the middle of an oil change, there is no oil showing in the glass.
+Next step is to add oil. The '08 uses 1.8 quarts (1.7 L) with a filter change, but you don't want to start off pouring that much in there. Pour in about 1.5 quarts/litres, then run the engine for 15+ seconds. Then, shut off the engine and wait several minutes for the oil to drain down. [[How do I check my oil?|Check the oil level]], and then begin adding as necessary. You may have to repeat these steps several times. Take your time and make sure you get the oil level correct. You don't want to overfill or underfill it. The oil should be at least halfway between the lower and the upper marks on the sight glass. As these pictures were taken in the middle of an oil change, there is no oil showing in the glass.
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