2008 YAMAHA WR 250R drain bolt

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NOTE:

The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter element replace-
ment)
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face.2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
NOTE:

Check the washer for damage and re-
place it if necessary.
NOTE:

Skip steps 5–7 if the oil filter element is
not being replaced.
5. Remove the oil filter element cover
by removing the bolts.
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
4. Engine oil level check window
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1. Engine oil drain bolt
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1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Washer
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6. Remove and replace the oil filter
element and O-rings.
NOTE:

Make sure that the O-rings are properly
seated.7. Install the oil filter element cover by
installing the bolts, then tightening
them to the specified torque.
8. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.
9. Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, and theninstall and tighten the oil filler cap.
NOTE:

Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-
tem have cooled down.
CAUTION:

ECA11620

In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.

Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
1. Oil filter element cover
2. Oil filter element cover bolt
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1. O-ring
2. Oil filter element
Tightening torque:
Oil filter element cover bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14.5 ft·lbf)
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Recommended oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter element replace-
ment:
1.30 L (1.37 US qt) (1.14 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement:
1.40 L (1.48 US qt) (1.23 Imp.qt)

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WARNING

EWA10380
Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine is hot.
4. Remove the coolant reservoir by
removing the bolts.5. Remove the coolant reservoir cap.
6. Drain the coolant from the coolant
reservoir by turning it upside down.
7. Install the coolant reservoir by
placing it in the original position,
and then installing the bolts.8. Remove the coolant drain bolt to
drain the cooling system.
9. After the coolant is completely
drained, thoroughly flush the cool-
ing system with clean tap water.
10. Install the coolant drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.
NOTE:

Check the washer for damage and re-
place it if necessary.
11. Pour the specified amount of the
1. Radiator cap
2. Radiator cap retaining bolt
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1. Bolt
1. Coolant reservoir cap
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1. Coolant drain bolt
Tightening torque:
Coolant drain bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
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