Yamaha WR250F 2021 - Checking the Engine Oil Level; Changing the Engine Oil

ENGINE
3-14
• Seat
• Side cover (left/right)
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Stand the vehicle upright on a level surface.
2. Start the engine, warm this up for 2–3 min-
utes, and then stop the engine and wait about
1 minute.
3. Check:
• Oil level
The engine oil level should be between the
minimum level mark “a” and maximum level
mark “b”.
Below the minimum level mark  Add the
recommended engine oil to the proper level.
NOTICE
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• Since engine oil also lubricates the clutch,
the wrong oil types or additives could
cause clutch slippage. Therefore, do not
add any chemical additives.
• Do not allow foreign material to enter the
crankcase.
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CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
Stand the vehicle upright on a level surface.
1. Start the engine, warm this up for several
minutes, and then stop the engine and wait
about 5 minutes.
TIP
This model is equipped with an engine auto-stop
system. The engine stops automatically if left
idling for 7 minutes. If the engine stops, push the
start switch to restart the engine.
2. Place an oil pan under the drain bolt.
3. Remove:
• Engine guard “1”
• Oil filler cap “2”
• Drain bolt (with gasket) “3”
4. If the oil filter element is also to be replaced,
perform the following procedure.
a. Remove the oil filter element cover “1” and
oil filter element “2”.
b. Replace the new O-ring “3”.
Recommended brand
YAMALUBE
SAE viscosity grades
10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40, 20W-
40 or 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade
API service SG type or higher,
JASO standard MA
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b
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1
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