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oil change on a XT600Z tenere
« on: September 03, 2010, 09:59:12 AM »
Hi there doing an oil change for a mate who does not have a clue,and I have no manual at hand can somebody give me a quick run through an oil change.I have done all the draining from sump tank and filter,just need the fill up process please,
many thanks
Graham.

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Re: oil change on a XT600Z tenere
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2010, 08:41:32 PM »
well, on the assumption that it is much the same as the srx6 lump

once drained (engine and tank) and a new filter fitted

fill up tank to mark on dipstick.

remove bleed screw from top of filter housing

turn engine over a few times with ignition off (assuming here that it's a kickstart)

switch ignition on, start engine....let it TICK OVER for 30 seconds.....or until you get oil appearing at bleed hole (if its a good pump you'll get a nice squirt of oil, keep a bit of rag handy)  kill the engine as soon as you see oil at the bleed hole, refit the screw, start engine again, run for a few mins, stop engine, check oil level (will have dropped as filter area has now filled with oil) top up as required.

now take bike for a decent ride, then, once back home, leave for 5 mins then check level again.

job done.

I get my filters and oil from halfrauds.....i use halfrauds own oil....10/40 semi synthetic....



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Re: oil change on a XT600Z tenere
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2010, 10:38:19 PM »
I think the filter is number X302...and cost £2.99 here in Telfraud

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Re: oil change on a XT600Z tenere
« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2010, 02:03:39 PM »
cheers mate sounds good thanks.