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    3. : V7 : Replacement of engine oil, gearbox, cardan Moto Guzzi V7

Model: Moto Guzzi V7
Part: Engine oil
Replacement of engine oil, gearbox, cardan Moto Guzzi V7

Descriptive guide for replacing the engine, gearbox and cardan oil of a Moto Guzzi V7. Get 2LT of Motul 7100 10w60,1LT Castrol Axle EPX 80w90,1LT 85w140 oil. Place the motorcycle on the side stand. Loosen the right exhaust bracket with an Allen key size 6, to be able to unscrew the cap. Start the engine, allow the engine to reach temperature and stop. Place a container for the recovery of the oil to be disposed of under the engine. From the right side of the bike, unscrew the three oil caps located under the engine sump. The cap (1) 17mm front with ratchet and socket, (2) 17mm rear with fixed star wrench, (3) central 13mm with ratchet and socket. In the hole of the third cap there is a filter to be cleaned. Let the oil drain and carefully clean the magnetic caps. Screw the caps, the two caps from 17mm to 12Nm. Unscrew the oil filler cap located on the engine crankcase, left side. Pour the oil with the help of a small funnel (the manufacturer declares 1.75LT of sae 10w60). Unscrew the gearbox oil filler cap, located on the gearbox, right side. Pour in a liter of 80w90 oil. Screw on the exhaust bracket. Place the container for the oil to be disposed of under the cardan (positioned on the rear axle of the wheel). Unscrew the bottom cap with a ratchet and a 13mm socket. Loosen the top cap and let it drain. Screw the two caps. Unscrew the filler cap located on the side with a 6mm Allen key. Insert 170cc of oil with a syringe and a tube. Screw on the cap.


Posted on 13 November 2023 by ScegliAuto

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