2008 Yamaha Motorsports V Star Custom Owners Manual - Page 53
2008 Yamaha Motorsports V Star Custom Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR Tightening torque: Engine oil drain bolt: 43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf) 9. Add the specified amount of the recommended oil, and then install and tighten the oil filler cap. Recommended engine oil: See page 8-1. Oil quantity: Without oil filter element replacement: 2.60 L (2.75 US qt) (2.29 Imp.qt) With oil filter element replacement: 2.80 L (2.96 US qt) (2.46 Imp.qt) 1. Outer oil filter element cover 2. Bolt 1. Oil filter element 2. O-ring 6. Install a new oil filter element and the O-ring. 7. Install the oil filter element covers by installing the bolts, and then tighten them to the specified torque. Tightening torque: Oil filter element cover bolt: 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf) 1. Inner oil filter element cover 2. Bolt 6 NOTE: Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts after the engine and exhaust system have cooled down. ECA11620 CAUTION: 8. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and then tighten it to the specified torque. NOTE: Check the washer for damage and replace it if necessary. 6-12 G 5. Remove the oil filter element and O-ring. In order to prevent clutch slippage (since the engine oil also lubricates the clutch), do not mix any chemical additives. Do not use oils with a diesel specification of "CD" or oils of a high-