Engine Oil & Filter Change
Engine MUST BE WARMED before performing the following procedure.
HOT COMPONENTS
Wear insulated gloves and use caution handling these parts.
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Run engine until warm, then turn engine off.
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Securely support the motorcycle in a vertical “centered” position.
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Place an oil drain pan under the engine oil drain plugs 1 and 2.
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Remove the drain plugs and sealing washers.
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Allow oil to drain completely. Dispose of oil properly.
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Remove oil filter 3 and allow oil to drain. Dispose of oil filter properly.
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Clean the engine oil filter mount sealing surface and surrounding area.
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Place a small amount of oil on the new oil filter seal and spin filter on until the filter seal contacts the sealing surface. Tighten oil filter to specification.
TORQUEOil Filter:
115 in-lbs (13 N·m) or approximately 3/4 to 1 full turn after seal contacts the filter mount sealing surface.
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Use new sealing washers and reinstall the drain plugs. Torque to specification.
TORQUEEngine Oil Drain Plug:
15 ft-lbs (20 N·m)
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Use a funnel to add 3 qt (2.8 l) of Indian Motorcycle 15W–60 Full Synthetic engine oil through the engine oil fill port.
NOTICE3 US quarts will bring the engine oil level at or near the “FULL” mark on the sight glass. For a new or rebuilt (dry) engine add an additional 0.5 qt (0.47 l).
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Securely support the motorcycle in a vertical “centered” position, idle engine for approximately 30 seconds.
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Turn the engine off.
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Inspect the oil level by looking at the oil sight glass. The oil level should be in the middle of the sight glass between the two indicator marks. DO NOT OVERFILL!
IMPORTANTTotal engine oil fill volume with oil filter change will be approximately 3.0 - 4.0 qt (2.8 - 3.8 l). Total engine oil fill volume with a new or rebuilt (dry) engine will be approximately 4.5 qt (4.25 l).
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Refer to Engine Oil Level Check for setting proper oil level.
CAUTIONIf the low oil pressure indicator remains illuminated longer than usual after an oil change, do not increase RPM above idle until indicator lamp goes out or engine may be damaged.
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Check for leaks around drain plug and oil filter.
NOTICERecycle used oil and oil filter in accordance with local regulations.