Yamaha R3 Oil and Filter Change (All Model Years)
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
- This quick video will show you exactly how to do an oil change on a Yamaha R3. This video applies to all model years (2015 - 2020) of the Yamaha R3. The engines in the 1st and 2nd generation R3 are exactly the same.
*Note** You do NOT have to remove the fairings to change the oil and oil filter. Removing the fairings will provide easier access to the filter and drain plug, but it is not completely necessary to remove the fairings unless the filter or plug are stuck and you need better access to work.
Important Specs:
Oil Type: 10W-40
Oil Brand Used: Yamalube
Oil Capacity: 2.5 Quarts with filter change (1.9 quarts without filter change)
Drain Plug Size: 12mm
Drain Plug Torque: 14 lb-ft
K&N Replacement Oil Filter: KN-204
K&N Oil Filter Socket Size: 17mm
Oil Filter Torque: 12 lb-ft (I did a 1/8 turn past hand-tight)
Drain Plug Gasket Model #: Yamaha 4YS-E1198-00-00
Procedure steps:
1. Run the bike before changing the oil (always change the oil with the engine warm)
2. If you have a rear stand, use it (I don't have one, it's not 100% necessary but it helps the oil drain more completely)
3. Protect your work area with some old cardboard to catch any oil spills
4. Place a catch pan under the engine
5. Remove the oil filler cap (this will provide better airflow for the oil to drain more completely)
6. Remove the drain plug (12mm)
7. Remove the oil filter. Use a filter wrench if you have one
8. Use some shop towels/ rag and some brake cleaner to remove excess oil from the outside of the engine
9. Clean your drain plug with brake cleaner and a rag
10. Replace the gasket/washer on your drain plug and reinstall it
11. Torque the drain plug to 14 ft-lb
12. Fill a measuring cup with 1 Quart of 10W-40 oil (I used Yamalube)
13. Fill your new oil filter with oil (about 2/3 full) and rub some oil on the top gasket
14. Install the new oil filter (don't worry about spilling) & hand tighten, then clean off excess oil
15. If using the K&N Oil Filter (recommended), use a ratchet to tighten another 1/8 of a turn (17mm socket)
16. If you're using a rear stand, remove the bike from the rear stand and set it on its side stand
17. Using a funnel, pour the remainder of the first quart of oil into the engine fill hole
18. Measure and pour another 1.5 quarts into the engine
19. Close the filler cap
20. Take the bike off its side stand so its sitting upright and check the oil level
21. Run the bike for a few minutes in place to check for any leaks
22. Use the Select (SEL) button on your dash to find the oil trip
23. Press and hold the Reset (RES) button twice to reset your oil trip
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Excellent video quality, concise presentation, and chill background music.
For a genuinely useful Yamaha R3 content, it really doesn't get much better than this.
Thank you.
Thank you for the kind words!
Some more great advice! 👊🏻
I hope this vid helps you when you do your first service bro!
Awesome man. Thanks! If you ever clean your chain in the future, can you maybe shoot a video on that? I have the same exact R3 as you. Great looking bike
Yeah I have to wash the bike, so when I wash it I'll do a chain cleaning and waxing/lubing video
Thank you for this
I just used the same video again 😂 thanks again
THANK YOU!!
Nice video! Gonna save a lot if money this way. I do have a question I am a new rider my R3 is my first bike and I was just out on a ride today and the oil light came on. It has about 650 miles on it so far I am doing the oil change this week. Only concern I have is even when I’m leaving the engine running I even took the bike to the right a little bit but I do not see any oil on the indicator at the lower part of the engine even when tilting the bike while the bike is running. Shouldn’t I see something inside the The window? Any help would be greatly appreciated
If you're referring to the oil sight glass on the side of the engine, you won't see the appropriate level there with the engine running. Turn the bike off and let the oil settle for a few minutes, then check the level.
If you see the correct amount of oil in the sight glass when your bike is turned off, chances are the reason your oil light is on is because you need to reset the oil trip meter after changing your oil.