Hey guys, Im changing my oil at the moment, and i got a quick question. In my service manual it says i need a special torque wrench to tighten the oil filter to 7ft.lbs. Am i going to need one of these? Or can I just tighten it by ear? If I can't, i'll just bring it to the dealer for the filter change. Thanks guys

 

I have always hand tightened it real good. Just make sure to put some oil in the filter and around the rubber ring before you screw it on. Been changing my own oil and filter for a couple of years and have never had any problems.

 

yup me too... never had a problem just dont over tighten it..

 

Just spin the filter on until the gasket makes contact with the engine, and give it about 1/2 a turn. DONE|

 

Ditto. No need for any special wrench. Hand tight is all you need.

 

ok, here's aother squid question for oil changes. I bought my bike used and don't have a manual to look it up, so what kind of oil (I know bike, but is there a type like 10w-whatever?) and how much do y'all use?

 

I use golden spectro 20w 50 synthetic oil. I buy the 4 quart jug and put about 3.5 quarts in. Bike rides good and shifts smoothly.




Joranb

 

i get castrol f4 snythetic oil 5w-40
i would go to your local bike shop and ask them, it really depends on were you live/riding conditions

 

my 98 f3 took in 5 quarts, is that normal?

 

um.. i think u over filled it lol