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Kenneth76

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Pictures of my first oil change
« on: September 20, 2012, 02:42:31 AM »
Today I made the change of engine oil and transmission in my GTI Kymco People 300 in their first 600 miles, in truth was easier than I thought, and much cheaper to take it to the dealer. I hope the photos will serve as a reference.
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Re: Pictures of my first oil change
« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2012, 02:56:59 AM »
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« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2012, 03:02:12 AM »
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« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2012, 03:02:46 AM »
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« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2012, 03:03:48 AM »
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« Reply #9 on: September 20, 2012, 03:23:25 AM »
I bought the autozone engine oil, but could not find the 5W-50 full synthetic 4-stroke engine oil, but the manual also recommends 10W-40 full synthetic 4-stroke engine oil.
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Re: Pictures of my first oil change
« Reply #10 on: September 20, 2012, 03:27:31 AM »
I forgot to take picture transmission oil change, sorry.
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Re: Pictures of my first oil change
« Reply #11 on: September 20, 2012, 11:23:51 PM »
Good photos.  I agree, this is a do-it-yourself operation.  It's not that difficult.  Thanks for your report.

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Re: Pictures of my first oil change
« Reply #12 on: September 21, 2012, 07:08:28 PM »
Question about replacing the drain bolt after draining the old oil.  When you replace that drain bolt (before adding new oil), do you have to use a torque wrench to replace that bolt?

Obviously, I don't know anything about working on scooters so pls bear with me.

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« Reply #13 on: September 21, 2012, 07:50:59 PM »
I use a torque wrench because its easy to strip the threads out in aluminum when over tightening a bolt.
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Re: Pictures of my first oil change
« Reply #14 on: September 21, 2012, 07:57:32 PM »
Ken: Nice job with the step-by-step pics! I purchased the same brand filter last week. I think you're using synthetic a tad early myself. I would have like to seen you use synthetic after 1500+ miles or so.

I'm sure you'll be fine.
 
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