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Change your Kawasaki 2015- 2020 (all models) Vulcan S 650 motorcycle's oil and save money. It's fairly easy and takes about 25 minutes assuming you have all the proper tools. Have fun!
WHAT YOU NEED TO PROPERLY CHANGE THE OIL ON YOUR KAWASAKI VULCAN S 650:
OIL: Any good quality SAE 10w-40 or SAE 20w-50 4-stroke motorcycle oil
OIL FILTER: P/N 16097 0008 (check your owner's manual or Google your bike's specs)
OIL FILTER WRENCH: Size 65/14
OIL FILTER TORQUE: 17.5 N-m, 1.78 kgf-m, or 12.9 ft-lb
OIL DRAIN BOLT: 17mm
OIL DRAIN BOLT TORQUE: 30 N-m, 3.1 kgf-m, or 22.0 ft.lb
TOOLS REQUIRED:
1. 17mm socket and driver, or wrench
2. 65/14 oil filter wrench and driver
3. Small funnel
4. Small pliers
5. Clean soft cloth
6. Oil pan
7. Oil disposal container
COSTS:
1. OIL FILTER: $12.00
2. OIL (2 quarts semi-synthetic) $16.00
TOTAL: $28.00
I used Kawasaki Semi-Synthetic oil but standard grade or Full Synthetic are fine too.
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