Kawasaki ZX-10R Automobile User Manual


 
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-53
Maintenance Procedure
Engine Oil Change
Situate the motorcycle so that it is vertical after warming
up the engine.
Remove the engine oil drain bolt [A] to drain the oil.
The oil in the oil filter can be drained by removing the filter
(see Oil Filter Replacement).
Replace the drain bolt gasket with a new one.
Tighten the drain bolt.
Torque - Engine Oil Drain Bolt: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 ft·lb)
Remove the oil filler plug [A].
Pour in the specified type and amount of oil.
Recommended Engine Oil
Type:
API SE, SF or SG
API SH, SJ or SL with JASO MA
Viscosity:
SAE 10W-40
Capacity: 3.2 L (3.4 US qt) (when filter is not removed)
3.7 L (3.9 US qt) (when filter is removed)
4.0 L (4.2 US qt) (when engine is completel y
dry)
NOTE
Although 10W-40 engine oil is the recommended oil
for most conditions, the oil viscosity may need to be
changed to accommodate atmospheric conditions in
your riding area.
Replace the O-ring of the oil filler plug with a new one.
Apply engine oil to the new O-ring.
Install the oil filler plug.
Torque - Oil Filler Plug: Hand-tighten
Oil Filter Re placement
Drain the engine oil (see Engine Oil Change).
Remove the lower fairings (see Lower Fairing Removal in
the Frame chapter).
Remove the oil filter [A] with the oil filter wrench [B].
Special Tool - Oil Filter Wrench: 57001-1249
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