2004 Yamaha Motorsports Virago 250 Owners Manual - Page 46
2004 Yamaha Motorsports Virago 250 Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR NOTE: Skip steps 4-6 if the oil filter element is not being replaced. 4. Remove the oil filter element cover by removing the bolts. Tightening torque: Engine oil drain bolt: 34 Nm (3.4 m·kgf, 25 ft·lbf) 8. Add the specified amount of the recommended engine oil, and then install and tighten the oil filler cap. Recommended engine oil: See page 8-1. Oil quantity: With oil filter element replacement: 1.60 L (1.69 US qt) (1.41 Imp.qt) Without oil filter element replacement: 1.40 L (1.48 US qt) (1.23 Imp.qt) ECA11620 1. Oil filter element 2. O-ring 6. Install the oil filter element cover by installing the bolts, then tightening them to the specified torque. 6 1. Bolt 2. Oil filter element cover 5. Remove and replace the oil filter element and O-ring. Tightening torque: Oil filter element cover bolt: 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf) CAUTION: G NOTE: Make sure that the O-ring is properly seated. 7. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and then tighten it to the specified torque. 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 higher quality than specified. In addition, do not use oils labeled "ENERGY CONSERVING II" or higher. 6-11
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