Suzuki GSX-R750, Service Manual

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2-14 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT
• Drain the engine oil as described in the engine oil replacement
procedure.
• Remove the oil filter
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using the special tool.
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09915-40610: Oil filter wrench
• Apply engine oil lightly to the gasket of the new oil filter before
installation.
• Install the new oil filter. Turn it by hand until you feel that the oil
filter gasket has contacted the oil filter mounting surface. Then,
tighten the oil filter two full turns using the special tool.
NOTE:
To properly tighten the oil filter, use the special tool. Never tighten
the oil filter by hand.
• Add new engine oil and check the oil level as described in the
engine oil replacement procedure.
NECESSARY AMOUNT OF ENGINE OIL:
Oil change: 2.8L (3.0/2.5 US/Imp qt)
Oil and filter change: 3.1L (3.3/2.7 US/Imp qt)
Engine overhaul: 3.4L (3.6/3.0 US/Imp qt)
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ONLY USE A GENUINE SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE OIL FIL-
TER.
Other manufacturer’s oil filters may differ in thread speci-
fications (thread diameter and pitch), filtering perfor-
mance and durability which may lead to engine damage
or oil leaks. Also, do not use a genuine Suzuki automo-
bile oil filter on this motorcycle.
After contacting the
gasket, tighten 2
turns.