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Suzuki Manual:
ENGINE OIL
Suzuki recommends the use of SUZUKI PERFORMANCE 4 MOTOR OIL or an oil which is rated SF or SG under the API (American Petroleum Institute) classification system. The viscosity rating should be SAE 10W-40. If an SAE 10W-40 oil is not available, select an alternative according to the information below:
-4°F - 86°F: 10W-30
-4°F - 104°F+: 10W-40, 10W-50
6°F - 104°F+: 15W-40, 15W-50
14°F - 104°F+: 20W-50
Engine life depends on oil amount and quality. Daily oil level checks and periodic changes are two of the most important maintenance itmes to be performed.
Engine Oil Level Check
Place the motorcycle on level ground on the side stand.
Start the engine and allow it to idle for a few minutes.
Stop the engine and wait approximately three minutes.
Hold the motorcycle vertically and check the oil level through the oil level inspection window on the right side of the engine. the engine oil level should be between "L" (low) and "F" (full) lines.
Engine Oil and Filter Change
Change the engine oil and oil filter at the scheduled times. The engine should always be warm (140°F or more) when the oil is changed so the oil will drain easily and completely. The procedure is as follows:
Place the motorcycle on the side stand.
Remove the oil filler cap.
Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the engine and drain the engine oil into a drain pan.
Reinstall the drain plug and gasket. Tighten the plug securely with a wrench.
Turn the oil filter counterclockwise and remove it with a Suzuki "cap type" filter wrench of proper size. [Many strap wrenches will work fine - if you installed your filter by hand, you should be able to remove it by hand. If you have troubles removing the filter, some suggest pounding a screwdriver (that's your not too fond of) into the filter and and then turning it]
Wipe off the moutning surface on the engine where the new filter will be sealed with a clean rag.
Smear a little engine oil around the rubber gasket of the new oil filter.p [Making sure that the old oil filter gasket is not in place]
Screw on the new filter by hand until the filter gasket contacts the mounting surface (a small resistance will be felt).
Mark the top dead center position on the "cap type" filter wrench or on the oil filter. Use an oil filter wrench to tighten the filter 2 360° turns.
Reinstall the drain plug and tighten it securely. Pour about 2700 ml (2.9 US qt) of the specified engine oil in the filler hole.
Reinstall the oil filler cap.
Start the engine and allow it to idle for a few minutes.
Turn the engine off and wait approximately one minute. Recheck the oil level in the engine oil inspection window. The engine oil should be at the "F" (full) mark. If it is lower than the "F" makr, add oil until it reaches the "F" mark. Inspect the area around the drain plug and oil filter for leaks.
Here's a tip. You can tighten the oil filter hand tight (difficult to turn with one hand) and forgo using an oil filter wrench. This will allow you to twist the filter off with your hand at the next change.
Per Suzuki recommendation, engine oil should be changed every 3500 miles. The oil filter should be changed every other oil change.
Some riders change their oil more often than 3500 miles. More frequent oil changes have not proven to prolong the SV engine life. However, proactive maintenance will never hurt. For some, more frequent changes may allow one to realize a lubrication problem sooner. Although this is not likely, it's certainly possible.
Many people change the filter during every oil change. While this is not required or necessary, many agree that it is "cheap insurance."
Here are a few links you may want to peruse before posting a question to this Oil FAQ:
Motorcycle Motor Oil: http://www.gis.net/~manjo/motorcycle_motor_oil.htm
All About Oil: http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/Oils1.html
Motorcycle Oils vs. Automotive Oils: http://www.xs11.com/stories/mcnoil94.htm
Oil Filters Exposed!: http://www.twocreeks.net/toby/oil_filters/index.shtml
Multi-viscocity is the way to go: http://www.lincolnsonline.com/article105.html
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