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[[Category: EX250J Info]]

This article covers changing the oil in the 08--> EX250J model. There is a lot of information on oil in the [[Engine Oil|Engine Oil]] section of the FAQ, so ~~make sure to check that~~. The procedure for oil changing in the J model is almost the same as for the older F model, so you might want to look at [[Oil Change Procedure|that article]] for tips.

This article covers changing the oil in the 08--> EX250J model. There is a lot of information on oil in the [[Engine Oil|Engine Oil]] section of the FAQ, so do some reading there. The procedure for oil changing in the J model is almost the same as for the older F model, so you might want to look at [[Oil Change Procedure|that article]] for tips.

The first difference from the standard oil change is using the sidestand, as there is no centerstand on the newer model. If you have a rear stand you can use that, but the crankcase drains just fine while on the sidestand.

The 'old' drain plug is still there, but is now not used. The oil filter assembly is a carry-over from the previous model.

The 'old' drain plug is still there but is now not used. The oil filter assembly is a carry-over from the previous model.

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Make sure you check the oil level on a flat surface, with the 250R ''off'' the ~~side stand~~ & fully upright.

Make sure you check the oil level on a flat surface, with the 250R ''off'' the sidestand & fully upright.

Run the engine for a minute or so and check for leaks. Ride it for a few minutes and check for leaks again. Make sure there is no oil leaking from around the filter assembly or drain plug. Check your oil religiously.

You should also [[Checking the oil screen|check the oil screen]] sometime early on in your ownership.

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 [[Category: EX250J Info]]
-This article covers changing the oil in the 08--> EX250J model.  There is a lot of information on oil in the [[Engine Oil|Engine Oil]] section of the FAQ, so make sure to check that. The procedure for oil changing in the J model is almost the same as for the older F model, so you might want to look at [[Oil Change Procedure|that article]] for tips.
+This article covers changing the oil in the 08--> EX250J model.  There is a lot of information on oil in the [[Engine Oil|Engine Oil]] section of the FAQ, so do some reading there. The procedure for oil changing in the J model is almost the same as for the older F model, so you might want to look at [[Oil Change Procedure|that article]] for tips.
 The first difference from the standard oil change is using the sidestand, as there is no centerstand on the newer model. If you have a rear stand you can use that, but the crankcase drains just fine while on the sidestand.
-The 'old' drain plug is still there, but is now not used. The oil filter assembly is a carry-over from the previous model.
+The 'old' drain plug is still there but is now not used. The oil filter assembly is a carry-over from the previous model.
 [[image:oil_drain_01-3.jpg|150px]]
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 [[image:Sight glass-6-2.jpg|150px]]
-Make sure you check the oil level on a flat surface, with the 250R ''off'' the side stand & fully upright.
+Make sure you check the oil level on a flat surface, with the 250R ''off'' the sidestand & fully upright.
 Run the engine for a minute or so and check for leaks. Ride it for a few minutes and check for leaks again. Make sure there is no oil leaking from around the filter assembly or drain plug. Check your oil religiously.
+You should also [[Checking the oil screen|check the oil screen]] sometime early on in your ownership.