[dj_5]

I need some help I left my owners manual at my moms house like an hour away and am trying to change my oil. I have never changed it before so dont know how much it needs or how to do it. my quad has like 10 hours on it and I wanna get the break in oil out before my riding trip I have planned so if anyone could help me that would be great thanks.

 

[YFZ450 Blaster Racer]

Ok i need to know if you are changing the oil filter too? I'm leaving right now and will respond in a few minutes with both the amount you need when the oil filter is being removed or not. just take a second.

 

[dj_5]

ya the filter and all
Thanks!!

 

[asinatra]

2 bolts at the bottom of the case

one bolt at the dry sump ressi

filter is located just above the water pump w/ 3 bolts

install new filter, close everything up

400ml in the clutch cover

1300ml in the sump (1200ml if you dont change the filter)

idle for a couple mins, check fluid

*i had to add an extra 100ml to get it from half to full

 

[YFZ450 Blaster Racer]

Ok here they are:

With removal of oil filter- pour 1300ml (approx. 1.4 us qt) into engine oil tank(tank with dipstick) and about 400ml (.4 US qt) into crankcase.

Without removal of oil filter- pour 1200ml (approx. 1.3 US qt) into engine oil tank and about 400ml into crankcase

And if you have to add a little so it reads on the dipstcik, but you may not need to. Hopefully it all works out for you!

 

[dj_5]

sweet got it done thanks guys!!

 

[MXQuadRacer]

Just for future reference, our important information forum should be read over by EVERYONE. Detailed walk throughs and write-ups such as these can be quickly found there

Actually have an awesome oil-changing thread in there with some detailed pictures, GREAT place to check out. Some great minds put to work in there

http://www.ltr450hq.com/invision/forums/in...p?showtopic=747

 

[Butters]

do you have to take out both bolts in the bottom of the engine? or do they both drain the same area?

 

[SandJunkie]

You have to take both bolts out...oil drains out of the holes the bolts came out of...so don't try to pry apart the case

 

[Butters]

yea i kno the oil comes out of the holes, there is like a drain thru the threads.... but i changed my oil and only took out the front bolt, cuz i assumed they both drained the same area.

 

[hotfishez]

They do drain the same area but you wont get all the oil out by removing one bolt only.