APRILIA QUASAR 125 2003, Workshop Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
QUASAR 125-180
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2.11.2 CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND THE ENGINE OIL
FILTER
Carefully read 1.3 (GENERAL SAFETY RULES).
Clean engine oil filter every six months.
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Place the vehicle on firm and level ground.
Allow for the engine and the exhaust system to cool down.
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Stop the engine and let it cool down. This will allow the oil to settle into the
oil pan and cool down.
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Unscrew and extract the plug/dipstick (1).
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Place a container for collection under engine oil filter.
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Unscrew and remove plug (2). Save engine oil filter (3).
Used oil contains dangerous substances for the environment, dispose
of used oil in compliance with environment protection regulations in
force.
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Unscrew and remove the oil drain plug (4) and then drain off all engine oil.
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Clean oil mesh filter (3) with special detergents and refit filter (3) and plug
(2).
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Screw and tighten engine oil drain plug (4).
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Pour about 0.9 litres of oil into the filler opening.
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Screw and tighten the oil dipstick (1).
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Start the engine and let it run for several minutes. Stop the engine and let it
cool down.
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Check engine oil level, see 2.3 (PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART).
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