Exacly how much Oil do you put in (Qts) - Kawasaki KFX450 Forum

VashUG · 06-23-2008, 04:38 PM

I just changed the oil in my KFX450 and since there isnt a dipstick im a little worried that i over did it or didnt put enough in, whats your guys method of getting it just right?

Thanks

offroadhunter · 06-23-2008, 05:39 PM

QUOTE (VashUG @ Jun 23 2008, 01:39 PM)

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I just changed the oil in my KFX450 and since there isnt a dipstick im a little worried that i over did it or didnt put enough in, whats your guys method of getting it just right?

Thanks

Manual states 1.27 quarts when changed with a new oil filter (hopefully you change this everytime as well), I nomrally put in a little less and watch the fill window..soon as it's about 1/3 filled i stop there

VashUG · 06-23-2008, 05:44 PM

lol wow my fill window is completly full guess thats bad XD and yes i change my filter everytime, im dumb but smart enough to know that

madracing · 06-24-2008, 08:27 AM

40 oz w/ filter change.

VashUG · 06-24-2008, 05:28 PM

alright well i put enough in to where its just barely, i'd say, below halfway hope thats good enoug

offroadhunter · 06-24-2008, 06:18 PM

Thats where i try to get it to as well..its easier to put less in and have to add.. I've had to drain oil from being asleep at the wheel and its no fun!

dragking · 06-25-2008, 01:42 AM

I was washing my bike today and my lil boy loves to help me wash it and I turned my head for a few seconds and when I turned around he had the hose in my pipe, hes 3 1/2 so he didn't know what he was doing but i tipped it up let the warer run out and tried to start it and it locked up...I drained the oil and it turns over, I'm going to get more oil and a new oil filter tomorrow,,,what should I do now tho? Change oil once or a couple times? Help lol!

fays3 · 06-25-2008, 01:57 AM

Add 1.5 quarts exactly with filter change. I know it sounds like too much, but it's right. I also change my filter everytime. The sight glass will show oil to the top.

carfanatic · 08-20-2008, 09:46 AM

the manual says the site glass should be half full or a little higher. all full is to much!

JAYHAWKTRAILERS · 08-20-2008, 11:22 AM

QUOTE (CarFanatic @ Aug 20 2008, 07:47 AM)

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the manual says the site glass should be half full or a little higher. all full is to much!

Mine is full, Even after I got it from the dealer from the first and second service.

06-23-2008, 04:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
VashUG Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Colorado best of both worlds Posts: 29	I just changed the oil in my KFX450 and since there isnt a dipstick im a little worried that i over did it or didnt put enough in, whats your guys method of getting it just right? Thanks __________________ Kawasaki KFX450R (green), Motoworks SR4 Exhaust, Motoworks FMI chip, Modquad airflow system, ProTaper Bars, DG Nerf Bars, Cheesy Green Underglow XD, Black Rims.

06-23-2008, 05:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
VashUG Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Colorado best of both worlds Posts: 29	lol wow my fill window is completly full guess thats bad XD and yes i change my filter everytime, im dumb but smart enough to know that __________________ Kawasaki KFX450R (green), Motoworks SR4 Exhaust, Motoworks FMI chip, Modquad airflow system, ProTaper Bars, DG Nerf Bars, Cheesy Green Underglow XD, Black Rims.

06-24-2008, 05:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
VashUG Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Colorado best of both worlds Posts: 29	alright well i put enough in to where its just barely, i'd say, below halfway hope thats good enoug __________________ Kawasaki KFX450R (green), Motoworks SR4 Exhaust, Motoworks FMI chip, Modquad airflow system, ProTaper Bars, DG Nerf Bars, Cheesy Green Underglow XD, Black Rims.

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06-24-2008, 08:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
madracing Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 165	40 oz w/ filter change.

06-24-2008, 06:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
offroadhunter Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Anthem, AZ Posts: 637	Thats where i try to get it to as well..its easier to put less in and have to add.. I've had to drain oil from being asleep at the wheel and its no fun!

06-25-2008, 01:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
dragking Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7	I was washing my bike today and my lil boy loves to help me wash it and I turned my head for a few seconds and when I turned around he had the hose in my pipe, hes 3 1/2 so he didn't know what he was doing but i tipped it up let the warer run out and tried to start it and it locked up...I drained the oil and it turns over, I'm going to get more oil and a new oil filter tomorrow,,,what should I do now tho? Change oil once or a couple times? Help lol!

06-25-2008, 01:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
fays3 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 11	Add 1.5 quarts exactly with filter change. I know it sounds like too much, but it's right. I also change my filter everytime. The sight glass will show oil to the top.

08-20-2008, 09:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
carfanatic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 171	the manual says the site glass should be half full or a little higher. all full is to much!

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