Changing The Engine Oil - Yamaha YZF-R6(V) 2006 Service Manual

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Type
SAE10W30 or SAE10W40 or
SAE15W40 or SAE20W40 or
SAE20W50
Recommended engine oil grade
API service SF, SG type or
higher
ACEA standard
G4 or G5
EC2C01005
CAUTION:
• Since engine oil also lubricates the clutch,
the wrong oil types or additives could
cause clutch slippage. Therefore, do not
add any chemical additives, or use engine
oils with a grade of CD "a" or higher, and do
not use oils labeled "ENERGY CONSERV-
ING II" "b".
• Do not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 ˚C
SAE 10W-30
SAE 10W-40
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40
0 10 30 50 70 90 110 130 ˚F
b
a
SAE 20W-50
5. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
6. Check the engine oil level again.
NOTE:
Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.
7. Install:
• Dipstick
EAS20780

CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL

1. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
2. Remove:
• Left lower side cowling
• Left bottom cowling
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
3. Place a container under the engine oil drain
bolt.
4. Remove:
• Engine oil filler cap "1"
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5. Remove:
• Engine oil drain bolt "1"
(along with the gasket)
6. Drain:
• Engine oil
(completely from the crankcase)
7. If the oil filter cartridge is also to be replaced,
perform the following procedure.
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a. Remove the shift arm "1".
b. Pull the fuel tank breather hose "2" and fuel
tank over flow hose "3" upward to remove
them from the guide "4".
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ENGINE
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