J model oil change: Difference between revisions

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After the oil drains from the drain plug, replace it and torque it to 14.5 ft/lbs. You '''HAVE TO''' use a [[A beginner's guide to maintenance tools|torque wrench]]. As with the classic, you can reuse the crush washer, but a new one is very cheap insurance. When you reuse the crush washer, you run the risk of oil seeping out around the already compressed crush washer.Why skimp on a $0.33 part (92065-097 from www.ronayers.com)~~? Remove the oil filter cover and remove the oil filter. Check the filter for debris.~~

After the oil drains from the drain plug, replace it and torque it to 14.5 ft/lbs. You '''HAVE TO''' use a [[A beginner's guide to maintenance tools|torque wrench]]. As with the classic, you can reuse the crush washer, but a new one is very cheap insurance. When you reuse the crush washer, you run the risk of oil seeping out around the already compressed crush washer. Why skimp on a $0.33 part? (92065-097 from [http://fiche.ronayers.com/Index.cfm/Module/Main/TypeID/26/Type/Motorcycle/MakeID/3/Make/Kawasaki/YearID/49/Year/2008/ModelID/8054/Model/Ninja/GroupID/383253/Group/Oil_Pump/Oil_Filter_ www.ronayers.com])

Put in the new oil filter. This is the [[Oil Filters|same filter]] as the one on the classic. Check that all the parts for the filter assembly are in the [[Oil Change Procedure|right order]], especially the washer (part #92022 below). Here's the diagram:

Remove the oil filter cover and remove the oil filter. Check the filter for debris. Put in the new oil filter. This is the [[Oil Filters|same filter]] as the one on the classic. Check that all the parts for the filter assembly are in the [[Oil Change Procedure|right order]], especially the washer (part #92022 below). Here's the diagram:

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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 ~~under fill~~ 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. 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.

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

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

Run the engine for a minute or so and check for leaks. Check your oil religiously.

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-After the oil drains from the drain plug, replace it and torque it to 14.5 ft/lbs. You '''HAVE TO''' use a [[A beginner's guide to maintenance tools|torque wrench]]. As with the classic, you can reuse the crush washer, but a new one is very cheap insurance. When you reuse the crush washer, you run the risk of oil seeping out around the already compressed crush washer.Why skimp on a $0.33 part (92065-097 from www.ronayers.com)? Remove the oil filter cover and remove the oil filter. Check the filter for debris.
+After the oil drains from the drain plug, replace it and torque it to 14.5 ft/lbs. You '''HAVE TO''' use a [[A beginner's guide to maintenance tools|torque wrench]]. As with the classic, you can reuse the crush washer, but a new one is very cheap insurance. When you reuse the crush washer, you run the risk of oil seeping out around the already compressed crush washer. Why skimp on a $0.33 part? (92065-097 from [http://fiche.ronayers.com/Index.cfm/Module/Main/TypeID/26/Type/Motorcycle/MakeID/3/Make/Kawasaki/YearID/49/Year/2008/ModelID/8054/Model/Ninja/GroupID/383253/Group/Oil_Pump/Oil_Filter_ www.ronayers.com])
-Put in the new oil filter. This is the [[Oil Filters|same filter]] as the one on the classic. Check that all the parts for the filter assembly are in the [[Oil Change Procedure|right order]], especially the washer (part #92022 below). Here's the diagram:
+Remove the oil filter cover and remove the oil filter. Check the filter for debris. Put in the new oil filter. This is the [[Oil Filters|same filter]] as the one on the classic. Check that all the parts for the filter assembly are in the [[Oil Change Procedure|right order]], especially the washer (part #92022 below). Here's the diagram:
 [[image:Oil filter assembly.jpg|100px]]
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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 under fill 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. 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.
 [[image:oil_change_022408_05-2.jpg|90px]]
 [[image:Sight glass-6-2.jpg|150px]]
-'''Make sure you check the oil level on a flat surface, with 250R off the side stand & fully upright.'''
+'''Make sure you check the oil level on a flat surface, with the 250R ''off'' the side stand & fully upright.'''
 Run the engine for a minute or so and check for leaks. Check your oil religiously.