How to change the motorcycle oil

The change of motorcycle oil is an important maintenance task that must be performed every 5, 000 or 10, 000 kilometers, depending on the manufacturer's recommendations that can be found in the manual. To extend the life of the motorcycle it is important that you make the oil changes when appropriate, since this fluid fulfills a basic function in the operation of the engine. In .com we explain in detail how to change the motorcycle oil.

You will need to:
  • Key for drain plug, oil, funnel and collection tray.
Steps to follow:

one

The first step to change the motorcycle oil is to access the tank. Its location varies depending on the model so the most useful thing is to consult the manual of your motorcycle to go straight to the point.

two

Once you have access to the tank to change the motorcycle oil, you will see that there are two plugs. One is that of emptying, in the lower part, and the other filling, in the upper part. The first point of the process is to open the fill plug by hand to allow air to enter the oil tank.

3

Next, place a container under the bike that allows you to collect the old oil . Then, proceed to the opening of the drain plug, for which you will need a suitable key. Be careful to make the operation cold, to avoid the risk of burning yourself with the oil. After a few minutes, when no more oil drops from the tank, remove the collection tray and separate the old oil for recycling, taking it to a collection point.

4

Taking advantage of the fact that you have access to the tank to change the motorcycle oil, you must also change the filter. In this article we explain step by step how to change the motorcycle oil filter. When you have changed it, put the drain plug back in the oil tank. If you want the oil to flow faster, you should do the operation hot. However, it is not recommended for the aforementioned burn risk.

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Now, you can change the motorcycle oil by placing the new one in the tank through the filler cap and with a funnel. It is advisable to use a brand recommended by the manufacturer, as this will help to extend the life of the engine of your motorcycle. Finally, close the filler cap, making sure it is firmly fixed to prevent leaks.

6

Finally, you only have to put in place the pieces that you had to disassemble to access the oil tank of the motorcycle. The complexity of this last part of the operation depends on the motorcycle model you have. We recommend that you read this article about basic care of the motorcycle so that you are aware of the maintenance tasks that you must do.