2008 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Owners Manual - Page 52
2008 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR Recommended engine oil: See page 8-1. Oil quantity: Without oil filter cartridge replacement: 3.20 L (3.38 US qt) (2.82 Imp.qt) With oil filter cartridge replacement: 3.40 L (3.59 US qt) (2.99 Imp.qt) 9. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several minutes while checking it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, immediately turn the engine off and check for the cause. NOTE: After the engine is started, the engine oil level warning light should go off if the oil level is sufficient. ECA10400 1. Torque wrench Tightening torque: Oil filter cartridge: 17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf) NOTE: Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts after the engine and exhaust system have cooled down. ECA11620 CAUTION: If the oil level warning light flickers or remains on, immediately turn the engine off and have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. 10. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil level and correct it if necessary. CAUTION: 6 7. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and then tighten it to the specified torque. Tightening torque: Engine oil drain bolt: 43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf) G 8. Add the specified amount of the recommended engine oil, and then install and tighten the oil filler cap. G 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. Make sure that no foreign material enters the crankcase. 6-13