Kawasaki J300 - Owner's Manual > Engine Oil

Oil Level Inspection

NOTICE

Racing the engine before the oil reaches every part can cause engine seizure.

Engine Oil

  1. Oil Filler Cap/Dipstick
  2. High Level Line
  3. Low Level Line

Oil and/or Oil Filter Change

Oil and/or Oil Filter Change

  1. Engine Oil Drain Bolt

WARNING

Engine oil is a toxic substance.

Dispose of used oil properly.

Contact your local authorities for approved disposal methods or possible recycling.

Oil and/or Oil Filter Change

  1. Oil Filter Cap

Oil and/or Oil Filter Change

  1. Oil Filter
  2. Grommet

NOTICE

Inside-Out installation stop oil flow, the causing engine seizure.

Oil and/or Oil Filter Change

  1. O-ring
  2. Spring

Tightening Torque

Oil Filter Cap: 9.3 N*m (0.95 kgf*m, 82 in*lb)

Tightening Torque

Engine Oil Drain Bolt: 25 N*m (2.5 kgf*m, 18 ft*lb)

NOTE

Recommended Engine Oil

Type: API SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2
Viscosity: SAE 5W-50

NOTE

 

Engine Oil Capacity

1.3 L (1.4 US qt)

Although 5W-50 engine oil is the recommended oil for most conditions, the oil viscosity may need to be changed to accommodate atmospheric conditions in your riding area.

Engine Oil Capacity

Final Gear Case Oil

WARNING

Motorcycle operation with insufficient, deteriorated, or contaminated oil causes accelerated wear of the final and countershaft gears, and may result in seizure.

Seizure can lock the rear wheel and skid the rear tire, with consequent loss of control. Change the final gear case oil according to the periodic maintenance chart.

Oil Change

NOTE

 

WARNING

Gear case oil is a toxic substance.

Dispose of used oil properly.

Contact your local authorities for approved disposal methods or possible recycling.

Oil Change

  1. Oil Filler Bolt

Oil Change

  1. Final Gear Case Oil Drain Bolt

WARNING

Oil on tires can make them slippery which can cause an accident and injury. When draining or filling the transmission case, be careful that no oil gets on the tires or rims. Clean off any oil that inadvertently gets on them with soap and water.

Tightening Torque

Final Gear Case Oil Drain Bolt: 9.8 N*m (1.0 kgf*m, 87 in*lb)
Oil Filler Bolt: 9.8 N*m (1.0 kgf*m, 87 in*lb)

NOTE

Final Gear Case Oil

Final Gear Case Oil

See also:

 Kawasaki J300 - Owner's Manual > Daily Checks

Check the following items each day before you ride. The time required is minimal, and habitual performance of these checks will help ensure you a safe, reliable ride. If any irregularities are found during these checks, refer to the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT chapter or see your dealer for the action required to return the motorcycle to a safe operating condition.

 Kawasaki J300 - Owner's Manual > Spark Plug, Coolant, Air Cleaner

Spark Plug Maintenance If the plug is oily or has carbon built up on it, clean it. The plug may also be cleaned using a high flash-point solvent and a non-metal brush (nylon etc.).