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Engine Oil and Filter Change for a Yamaha YFZ450

Model: Yamaha Yfz450f
Part: Engine oil

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Descriptive guide for changing the engine oil and oil filter of a Yamaha YFZ450. Obtain 2L of Motul 5100 SAE 10W40 oil and an Hiflo HF140 filter. Place a container for collecting the oil under the engine.

Using a 12mm spanner, unscrew the oil drain plug located at the bottom of the engine casing, on the left side. Using a ratchet and a 10mm socket, unscrew the three screws securing the oil filter cover on the right side of the engine.

Replace the filter and re-screw the cover and drain plug. Open the oil filler cap located on the left side of the engine casing.

Pour in the oil using a funnel (0.95L) into the oil reservoir located in front of the engine.


Updated on 11 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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