DIY: Suzuki Vstrom How to change your oil and filter

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DIY: How to change the oil and filter on a Suzuki V-Strom. I personal think any motorcyclist rider would greatly benefit from knowing how to change their own oil. Along with some training on vehicle inspection, I think many breakdowns could be avoided.
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@pcofranc 5 жыл бұрын

It's only an oil change but... done wrong could cost you your engine! I'm 51 and in all my oil changes only once forgot to put the new oil in. Idled the car for about 30 seconds and had a bad feeling. Turned off the engine added the oil. Car ran fine for years but I never forgot that lesson! Never though of using teflon paste on drain plug. Great vid.

@sekizcizer7030 3 жыл бұрын

Oil drain plug socket wrench 17mm.

@mehmetadl2260 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys! I'll do oil change soon to my 2003. I appreciate it.

@How2Wrench 3 жыл бұрын

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@frankcastle5294 Жыл бұрын

Tremendous vid. I'm 68 and have been servicing bikes and changing oil for over 50 years now. I have never applied any teflon tape or teflon type sealant to plug threads but guessing it's an OK idea. On all the Vstroms I simply add a few ounces to the new filter...fill the crankcase with 2.5 quarts...start and run for a few minutes...shut off and let settle for 5 minutes...then top off to the upper red line. Saves guessing on correct fill quantity.

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@funkymonkeylovin 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid for a novice like me! I just bought an 08 1000 dl and love it!

@pcofranc 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome and welcome to an awesome v-twin -- I'm looking for a used vstrom 650.

@pisces03141993 5 ай бұрын

Awesome man I just bought my first adv bike 07 vstrom 1k and so far it's amazing

@1230986666 6 жыл бұрын

"2700 ml happens to convert almost exactly to 2700 cc". That's because it's the same exact unit. 1000 millilitres = 1 litre = 1 cubic decimetre = 1000 cubic centimetres. Nonetheless, thanks for this great tutorial. These are the tricks you'll never get from a manual, and it's perfect for people like me who are learning to wrench on their first bike. You are clearly an experienced instructor.

@74KU 5 жыл бұрын

I was triggered by the same comment. 1ml = 1cc = 1gram (pure water). Then just multiply or divide by 10 from there. Ever wondered why IBCs are the size they are? 1m3 of fluid = 1 metric ton (pure water)

@pcofranc 5 жыл бұрын

It happens... I make repair videos and when describing the tech stuff the right word in the wright order or best way to describe sometimes escapes me. Interesting to know how many people actually realized that 1ml=1cc

@SonicOrbStudios 5 жыл бұрын

paste sealant on oil drain plug? I'd honestly skip that step, let the crush washer do the sealing as it was intended from the factory. Only add product if there's a continued issue beyond what the washer can seal.

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@hbuniotto 5 жыл бұрын

Hey man, great video! Do you have a list of the tools and where to buy them?

@troschul 5 жыл бұрын

Paste sealant on oil drain plug...Can a cobber-ring do the same good sealing between engine and the drain plug..? Here in Norway we say milliliters and desilites (ml and dl) How many desilites was the total number you filled on the engine this time?

@John-lo6ck 7 жыл бұрын

Maybe not a dime a dozen, but I appreciate the video very much. :D

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@t-bone9403 10 ай бұрын

I believe you only stated oil change on a Suzuki Vstrom, there is a 650 model and a 1000 model also many different year models. Is there any difference between year models and displacement as far as oil volume and torque specs ?

@janbu5338 5 ай бұрын

Need to change oil filter if I want to change oil after 3500 miles?

@BobDawg173 7 жыл бұрын

how does that not burn your hands?

@tklupine 8 жыл бұрын

Oh god, how often do I have to tell apprentices to clean the damn oil tray. "Is that inch long chunk of swarf that's floating around in the oil from this bikes motor?" you don't know, do you? I've also found it a good idea to run a magnet through the tray on any bike I think might be a little suspect if they aren't already running a magnetic sump plug. just makes it easier to spot anything that's in thick black gunk masquerading as oil, like the screw from the neutral sender unit that fell out of a Suzuki I had in last week.

@pcofranc 5 жыл бұрын

Moral of the story... "work CLEAN" and be detailed.

@przemysawkobylinski6754 6 жыл бұрын

I have a question. Have you ever had a problem with speed indication or speedometer? Have you had other problems with this motorcycle (electric wires, etc.)? Regards

@How2Wrench 6 жыл бұрын

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@v8berenguer372 8 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me if the v-strom 1000 uses the same clutch basket as the sv1000?The sv has a known problem of bad machined clutch basket, that get loose, and generate a LOT of vibration.Are the v-strom any better? Are they interchangeble with the sv?Thanks!

@jeremiahlf 6 жыл бұрын

Sabino Berenguer Berenguer Same problem

@hbuniotto 4 жыл бұрын

How big is the drain nut? Tried a 16mm and 5/8 but too small.

@How2Wrench 4 жыл бұрын

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@Linkonem 2 жыл бұрын

What if on a brand new Motorcycle on the very first oil change you get those shiny bits on the oil? Do you think it's normal?

@How2Wrench 2 жыл бұрын

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@akinawaemrfeestgaming.417 6 жыл бұрын

Dommage qu'il n'y ai pas de sous titre en français et aucune vidéo pour les technique sur la vstrom 650 en france.

@mariosraptor 7 жыл бұрын

You have to add 3 liters when you Change the filter.

@pcofranc 5 жыл бұрын

Good catch... 2700cc is the capacity and the filter adds 300cc to that.

@Jandejongjong 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a good one ☝🏽

@Jandejongjong 2 жыл бұрын

You stopped poring the oil from the bottle. Why not leak it out?

@How2Wrench 2 жыл бұрын

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@wolfe1970 5 жыл бұрын

That oil was far too dirty, should have being changed alot sooner

@dougiequick1 5 жыл бұрын

You know how low paid workers can seem able to screw up the most simple things? Guess who shops hire to do simple stuff? Oft times? KIDS who are careless and prone to screwing up things because they are cocky and care-less ... That's why I have always changed my own oil. I just don't trust someone minimum water to put the RIGHT oil in my vehicle! It would be so easy for a careless worker to put thereof oil in and it typically will NEVER be caught even! Not only that is how easy it would for them to overfill etc...I just don't trust em!

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@claireb8542 5 жыл бұрын

Piercing an oil filter is terrible advice. What are you going to do if you still can't undo it? If you can't remove it and it's not pierced then you can fill with oil and then take it to a garage if needs be. Obviously it's not ideal re using the oil or forking out for new oil but it will be much cheaper than getting a bike transported to a garage.

@kennethsettles5597 6 жыл бұрын

Please, why are you using old, dirty, debri filled oil to wipe on the threads and gasket of the filter. A finger amount of "new" oil would be much better. You know it is clean. You could be putting grit on the gasket. Sorry, but you lost me there. Enjoying till then.

@How2Wrench 6 жыл бұрын

Kenneth Settles BMW I’m told actually trains techs to use the old oil as its “broken down” creating a better seal (i know sounds crazy) and also not to contaminate the new oil. I’m trying to find the actual curriculum. Ask yourself honestly what harm could wetting the gasket with this used oil cause? None. If there was any real risk it would not be done. Using mechanical common knowledge and intention is always best practice. This channel has over 600 free videos using such. I welcome your opinion and hope you find value on here. Thank you for sharing…below are some links that help support me and my work. Please subscribe and share these videos to make a difference in education! Keep Wrenching, Shane Conley Shirt/Stickers link: how2wrench.com/product-category/specials/ Follow us! Web: www.How2Wrench.com www.Tools2Wrench.com KZfaq: kzfaq.info Instagram: instagram.com/how2wrench/ Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/shane-conley-how2wrench/ Facebook: facebook.com/MechanicsLearningSharingPage/ Free Mechanic info, tool reviews, and “how to” videos newsletter sign up: how2wrench.com/subscribe-free-newsletter/ Amazon Tools: www.amazon.com/shop/shaneconleyhow2wrench?ref=ac_inf_hm_vp

@kennethsettles5597 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, such a quick response. I am not a vehicle trained (other than by life, my dad, friends and the US AirForce). Actually, I have been working on vehicles, as required by the pocketbook, since I rebuilt parts of my first car (1966 Rambler American). My history is being trained to repair medical equipment by the USAF and was my career for over 25 years. I would never run my finger through old blood to create a seal on a piece of equipment. :) Anyway, maybe I don't clean my old oil catcher pan well enough but i think if there was any grit/dirt/other that the bottom of the pan would be where I would find it. I would think a clean (or mostly) finger wouldn't contaminate the new oil (just putting my finger over the spout and letting some get on the tip). But seriously, a difference of opinion is all this is. I appreciate your training videos to add to all the others I have watched to learn how to work on my '03 Kawa XII and other vehicles. As of Sunday we have added a '09 Vstrom 650 to our garage and that is what brought me here. The previous owner passed away and I bought his joy from his widow for my wife to ride. Unfortunately he wasn't there to ask questions of so I am starting from scratch. We are going to be preparing the 2 bikes for a December ride down to Panama so quality preparation is required. As said above, most of the time your method has no consequences. But.... Anyway, Happy Thanksgiving! if it sounded negative in my original post, I apologize. I drove in from New Mexico to my Mom's in Washington State in 18 hours and am still recovering (hey, I'm 62). Blessings - Ken

@How2Wrench 6 жыл бұрын

62 and counting right? :)

@andrewshore262 5 жыл бұрын

studentofsweetscience My old man taught me that one back in the 1970’s, like you say it’s been standard practice for eons