Suzuki DL1000A 2018, Manual

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6. Wipe off the mounting surface
5
on the engine where the
new filter will be seated with a
clean rag.
7. Smear a little engine oil
around the rubber gasket
6
of
the new oil filter.
8. Screw the new filter by hand
until the filter gasket contacts
the mounting surface (a small
resistance will be felt).
NOTE: To tighten the oil filter
properly, it is important to accu-
rately identify the position at
which the filter gasket first con-
tacts the mounting surface.
NOTICE
Failure to use an oil filter with
the correct design and thread
specifications can damage
your motorcycle’s engine.
Be sure to use a genuine
Suzuki oil filter or an equiva-
lent one designed for your
motorcycle.