question about engine oil change

hey guys my bike is ready for service (3rd).i bought my fz in jan.
i have cloaked 2600kms till now.but after amy second service i didnt drive the bike much as i went out of station.now i am back again.

the bike has done around 600kms after the second service.

and i have not been using it since a month.i returned 4 days back and started using it again..

but should i go for the engine oil change(as i have changed it in the 2nd service-and its been 600kms after that)

and if yes then which oil to go for?

and please suggest me the specic engine oils and their duration of usage(inkms)
should i chnge the engine oil in this service?
how often should one change the oil in fz?
my bike is due service in the yamaha svc tomorrow.so please reply asap.
thank you all everyone in advance!!

everything has been clearly mentioned in your manual please go through it properly. Any oil has a certain amount of life hence, it is recommended to change oil as per the manual either certain no. of kms or days.

you can either opt for the following:

1) 20W 40 Mineral oil. cheapest has a lifespan of 2500-3000 kms (costs 270-300 bucks per ltr). Motul Factory Line 4T Mineral Oil 20W 40

2) 15W 50 semi synthetic oil has a life span of 3000-3500 kms (Costs around 450-550 bucks per ltr).Motul Factory Line 4T Single Ester Semi Synth Oil 15W 50

3) 15W 50 Fully synthetic oil has a lifespan of 5000+ kms. (Costs 980 bucks per ltr).Motul Factory Line 4T Double Ester Fully Synth Oil 15W 50

I am a Motul fan so will recommend products from there.. Other senior riders are also welcome to provide alternative options here.

Cheers,

@shv18 any answers for my query???

Hi Mik,

i am stating my facts only after interacting with some of the good tuners and the regional svc head of yamaha. Not that i am questioning your statement, it stands true but as far as FZ is concerned this is what i have to say... every owner is more then welcome to put in their perspective and comment on the same.. it is the best way we all will learn

Cheers,

I guess you have no choice but to visit a friendly Yamaha SVC once... i am not sure but if i remember it will cost around Rs. 1500-2000/-

I will ask the SVC head here and get back to you by the end of this week.


Cheers,

OK thnx man.... the problem is I dont know about any friendly SVC in Pune as I am new here.... but I will heading off to a well known mechanic to be sure on saturday....

Why don't you directly check with the dealers in Pune where are their respective SVC located?

1) Monarch Yamaha: +912041007000
2) Yamaha Factory Shop: +918407994633

Get in touch with Trustvishwas. He should be able to guide you for the same. Or fellow Yammie riders should be able to guide you towards a good SVC in Pune.

Cheers,

I understand that we are all here to learn and to pass on our knowledge, however passing off something that is not true as true.....That I have a hard time understanding.

Thanks for you response buddy.. answers inline

all my free service completed.......should i go for paid services.,what are the consequence if i dont go fo paid service

Are you serious?
If you are serious about not paying for service you need to sell your bike and buy a new one.

^^^ ... Ok, seriously, if you are not going to work on your bike I don't see what other choice you have. Yes, you could go to a road side mechanic, but do you really want to take that big a risk with your bike? Don't be penny wise, pound foolish, continue to use a authorized service center and service your bike as per the recommended schedule.

Am waiting still

Hi,

if you are based in Mumbai then don't even think about going anywhere else but Kamla yamaha, Sun Mill Compound, Lower Parel, Mumbai. They are best in the business and are super professional and don't loot the owners. You will have to take an appointment from the SVC prior to landing up there.

here are the details:

Kamla Yamaha SVC: +912224948100

Operating hours: Morning 10:00 am till Evening 5:00 pm (MONDAY - SATURDAY)

Land up there at 9:45 am after getting the appointment from the SVC. Ask for the workshop SVC Head: Rakesh. Do tell him that you are from xbhp and one guy with a red FZ (Me) and other with the Blue Yamaha R15 (Abhimanyu31) had recommended to speak with him and then in detail give him a description of all the problems you are facing with your ride. Based on his diagnosis and the severity of the problem, You should get your ride back in 2 - 3 hrs flat(washing included!!) Yes they are that fast..

Service charge wise yes they are bit expensive: Rs 300 for labour + Rs. 300/350 for SVC Centre, however they will ensure that your ride is completely sorted and trouble-free for at least another 7-10,000 kms.

get it done there first and thank me later


If you have finished 2 years of ownership then you can either opt for SVC or a local mechanic. However, based on my experience, i would rather pay up the SVC and get genuine parts and troubleshooting done by a Yamaha trained mechanic then a local mechanic who has worked on other bikes and doesn't have the right tools for the working on the ride... However, that is my perspective.. if the local mechanic you wish to go for has worked extensively on Yamaha 4 stroke bikes then yes sure!! but as long as you personally buy all the parts/spares from a genuine Yamaha outlet.


Cheers,

That is just a 5min job,SVC have a "?" mark like tool withwhich they will tight it to harder setting.If you are able to source that tool from hardware shop then you can DIY...