Checking The Engine Oil Level - Yamaha 2009 XP500Y TMAX Service Manual

Compression pressure (with oil applied into
the cylinder)
Reading
Higher than without
oil
Same as without oil
L LLL L LLL L L LLL L L LLL L
8. Install:
• Spark plug
Spark plug
13 Nm (1.3 m·kg, 9.4 ft·lb)
9. Connect:
• Spark plug cap
10.Install:
• Bottom cowling
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
TIP
• Place the vehicle on the centerstand.
• Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Wait two minutes until the oil settles, and then
check the oil level through the check window
located at the bottom-left side of the crank-
case.
4. Check:
• Engine oil level
The engine oil level should be between the
minimum level mark "a" and maximum level
mark "b".
Below the minimum level mark → Add the
recommended engine oil to the proper level.
Diagnosis
Piston ring(s) wear or
damage → Repair.
Piston, valves, cylin-
der head gasket or
piston possibly defec-
tive → Repair.
L LLL L L LLL L LLL
b
a
3-11
Type
YAMALUBE 4 (10W-40) or SAE
10W-40, YAMALUBE 4 (20W-50)
or SAE 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade
API service SG type or higher,
JASO standard MA
0
10 30 50
YAMALUBE 4 (10W-40)
or SAE 10W-40
YAMALUBE 4 (20W-50)
or SAE 20W-50
–20
–10 0 10
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NOTICE
• Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and the
wrong oil types or additives could cause
clutch slippage. Therefore, do not add any
chemical additives or use engine oils with a
grade of CD "c" or higher and do not use
oils labeled "ENERGY CONSERVING II"
"d".
• Do not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
TIP
Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.
5. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
6. Check the engine oil level again.
TIP
Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.
ENGINE
70 90 110 130 ˚F
20 30 40 50 ˚C