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Today, with the help of this short video, I will explain how to change the oil and filter on your Yamaha Xmax. First, take a container for collecting the used oil and place it under the oil drain plug. Now, you can unscrew the drain plug and allow the oil to drain. Meanwhile, unscrew the bolts of the cover where the filter is located, remove the filter, and clean the area with a cloth before inserting the new filter. After that, refit the filter cap and the drain plug. To finish, simply unscrew the oil filler cap and add new oil.

Updated on 10 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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