Yamaha FX Series 02-08 Oil Change

[@loco4olas]

A quick thanks from Sydney Australia. Really appreciate your time and effort. Very informative - the attention to full details is great!

[@dantracq481]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. .Its nice to see the technique resulting in a nice clean job!

[@34dawgsgo]

Have two 04 FX140s and have done this a few times. Helpful to get a refresher. Thanks.

[@brpxmr1172]

Thanks for posting this video, i always look forward to your PWC maintenance video. great job as usual

[@randymarsh4036]

This was excellent. I did everything mentioned and it worked like a charm. Very excited to do this myself as a nubie. Thank you very much!!!!

[@michael19591123]

Capn, Thanks so MUCH for this video! It has taken the guess work out of a important and costly at the dealer routine maintenance and made it look easy. Well Done.

[@brianmcgovern9005]

Nice job! Learned a few things to, Thanks! I will continue to watch your videos as long as you put them out there.

[@arian8985]

unfortunately he passed away in 2015..

[@j.d.walker2998]

So, it's 2020 during the COVID-19 crisis...and you're still helping people. I bought a 2005 FX HO with 200 hours on it that was maintained REALLY well. Thanks to you, I'm keeping that maintenance going. Hope this comment finds you well.

[@skiin2]

Excellent video, very precise and correct !

[@hines862009]

Your video saved me an hour drive one way to the closest yamaha dealer let alone labor costs.

[@mlebied]

well done video, thanks for sharing your experience. I just changed the oil and filter on my 06 FX HO Cruiser after watching your video. Was only able to siphon 1.75q out of the oil sump no matter how I oriented the pickup tube. Had a little trouble removing the old filter but had a strap wrench that worked finally. Great suggestion about the filter with the nut, I will order 2 more KN303 for next change. After the oil change, it's running great. I'm going to slide open the old filter and inspect it. I was getting intermittent oil pressure light at 2000 rpm, this motor was completely rebuilt over the winter so I suspect maybe a partially clogged filter. was planning to change to the oil and filter anyone. hope this solves the problem.

[@CaptainsAviation]

Thank you for recognizing the effort. :)

[@crom29a]

Excellent video. Many Thanks for your time and effort to make this.

[@CaptainsAviation]

Thanks Mohammad! I have actually ridden an RXPX 260. Extremely fast and awesome ski! I also have a friend who is an awesome PWC mechanic. By his own admission, he sees more doos and Kawis in the shop than any kind of Yamaha! Yamaha is most reliable PWC out in the market! If I were to choose between the two for myself, I would only look at FZR.

[@paulanderson6434]

Thank you Sir. Excellent job!

[@adrianfox2325]

good day friend. excellent video above needed this video. I wrote a comment in one of his previous videos. I needed to know how to change the oil in the fx (step by step) very very good video I congratulate you for taking the time to make this video (it is helpful and orientation) thank you very much.

[@derickwanigapura7397]

Very simple and easy to learn . Thank you so Much,

[@CaptainsAviation]

Thanks adrian! I'm too glad I was able to do it and help a few :)

[@jleacole]

Excellent video! Thanks much!

[@CaptainsAviation]

Thanks for the thanks :) I love maintaining my stuff and helping others with anything I can. I use the same source to learn so decided to contribute. Sometimes I see the thumbs down and wish I could see their ID because it's obvious they are doing it because they have personal issue with you lol

[@CaptainsAviation]

Yes! You do! Buy it from Amazon! Great prices and free shipping! The one I have has been working flawless for the last 2 years! No complaints at all!

[@CaptainsAviation]

You are the second person telling me this in one week LOL If I were Zach, I'd had enough money not to worry about maintenance. Replace when it breaks lol

[@MrShadyfish]

I've been using torque wrenches for decades and never knew to not store them set at torque. Thanks for that tidbit

[@nikosgrigorakos]

You can never get rid of all of the old oil on a dry sump system like Yamaha MR1 engines have unless if you do an ''engine oil flush''. The Yamaha owner's operator's manual says on page 91: Engine oil quantity with filter replacement 2.2 liters. Engine oil total capacity 4.5 liters.That means that every time you change the oil on that engine or put it better you think that you are changing the oil 2.3 liters of the old oil remains in the dry sump system.

[@CaptainsAviation]

Glad to hear that! That was the purpose of it :)

[@donatnify]

thank you. information was very helpful

[@lueleon]

USC Fight On! Love the T-Shirt

[@CaptainsAviation]

Thanks mate! You are correct as you won't have those black latches blocking the view! Hope the video showed it enough for people to find it!

[@nthor1966]

Thanks for the video, great help

[@shawnshing614]

Nice person . You don't see much anyone out there like him . Proud and God bless everyone .

[@neramia]

gracias por tu ayuda un saludo desde la costa de galicia (España)

[@sfleites]

Thanks for the video

[@gcam474]

Great! Thanks again

[@ottomendez2404]

Hello Mr. CaptainsAviation, I just watch another guy's video (Jay & Family's friends adventure) and sucks the oil from two locations. From a oil hose and from the dipstick hole. He extracted about 3.5 quarts out. And it is a Yamaha 2017 xv cruiser. Please do not get upset, I am just trying to exchange information. Thanks again,

[@MrGreg23db]

video is amazing

[@Tom-dj6so]

Outstanding............Nice Job! I'll be changing my oil for the first time this weekend and appreciate your help. Quick question - where can I get the KN oil filter?

[@CaptainsAviation]

Yup! Time to do it! I doubt you burn that much! Mine is exactly like yours! Most of the oil get shot out of the breether because we hit so much chop and goes back in the cylinder through the air intake!

[@franciscodominguez7240]

thanks good job a lot of help

[@CaptainsAviation]

I appreciate the kind words. That was my intention. I normally don't do a video unless I am going to assume my audience love to do it themselves but may not know anything at all so I cover as much as I possibly can. There are videos with hundreds of thousands of hits on do it yourself stuff that don't offer any information or extremely incomplete, yet they get the hits. I did it to help :)

[@CaptainsAviation]

Yes.Hans,you can send a private message or just post your question here.IF I know the answer I will help you out.

[@CaptainsAviation]

Thanks jonyv! I am thinking about doing a safety video, ride gear such as radio/gps...At the moment I am using an old Garmin 76 (black and white)! They have the color version for $160 or so!

[@CaptainsAviation]

I do have the Spark Plug video. Look at my uploaded videos and you'll find it. Change them every year. Air filter doesn't need changing unless its got saturated with oil. If it's clean, no need to change it.

[@jonyv]

Great videos! i was wondering what hand held vhf you use and if you like it? Maybe a radio review soon? Also what gps you have?

[@TheBoriserkes]

Thank you for posting this video. Just wondering if KN 303 oil filter is suitable for FX HO 2006 model. Thank you in advance...

[@josephc4302]

To the 29 guys that gave this a thumbs down... What r u thinking? Did he do anything wrong? No. Was it helpful? Yes You should post your better video links with your thumbs down and comment...

[@prodarian._.g]

Hey Joseph thanks for your comment coming from his son unfortunately captain Reza passed away back in 2015 :(

[@user-ei6zy3pv6h]

Everyone is quick to criticize or think they are better mechanics, you give them enough time they can fix darn near anything kind of stuff. I’ve been around , and was a shop Forman in San Jose @ Courtesy Chevrolet at the ripe old age of 25 in the 80’s. I’ve seen the know-it alls fumble, and the so called experts cut corners, they all get come backs for sloppy work and break stuff trying to do it “ the fast way “. Sure this guy isn’t a pro but he is on camera without any director or script. He didn’t make any mistakes or retakes, did a thorough job and did the service after a ride. Is the video perfect or his technique? Maybe not but it will get you over the hump or advance your method. Changing oil in a Yamaha PWC is not easy even for a pro like me, ASE Master technician, master mechanic , all around wizard , Renaissance man. YOU always need some advise if you are a novice or a pro unless you are a jerk with a huge ego, so to all of you experts who said thumbs down I bet you had to guess how to repair something at one time, had some nuts and bolts left over, cross threaded into aluminum, put silicone on a gasket, over tightened a fastener or oil filter and left it to see if it would hold or fail. Karma is real in the mechanical world so double check your trailer hitches bitches and try not to be so critical about people making a video like this. Ok see you at the dock oh ya, remember that there are still a few old guys out there that are still faster than you.

[@daviddarrow4506]

I like the way you pour the oil into the engine, but why not use a funnel to prevent possible spills? How much extra oil do you add when replacing the oil filter?

[@CaptainsAviation]

I do mine every 25-30 hours but you know how I ride it!

[@plzlogmein]

could you do a video on winterizing a ski? thanks

[@bstrutton]

Hell of a lot easier if you pull that aircleaner box off first. Can see what you're doing.

[@kevinharrison184]

I just purchased a 2004 FX Ho with 40 hrs on it and appreciate your video, However, what is the brand of that yellow snap on funnel ad where did you get it.

[@mrcarl92807]

Awwww yeahhhh!!! Looks like I have an oil change coming up. How many hours between changes?

[@pessesatx]

If VX waverunner was stored for 10-12 months and I want to do oilchange before season how do I extract what I don't see? Meaning there is no oil visible (in oil pan, dipstick dry) to extract like you did in video. Do I just have to drain 2.5qts after pulling oil filter or do I start up on land and let run for awhile to get oil to refill (makes me nervous to do)? Any help appreciated and thanks for video it was great

[@ottomendez2404]

How soon (timewise) after you pull your wave runner out of salt water do you do the internal flushing?.

[@ottomendez2404]

First of all, thanks a lot for your videos. Please don't take me wrong, I watched a youtube video about oil change in a Yamaha as well, he used an electric pump and inserted the house into the dip stick to suck it out. Do all models come with the car like dip?. Thanks for being patient.

[@DiyExtracts]

The wet suit is a must

[@tooswee]

Where did you get the attachment hose for using the salt-x on your wave runner

[@mmrielly1522]

That long staw on the end of that pump is intended to go down the hole the oil dipstick comes out of.

[@user-ei6zy3pv6h]

Just so you know there is no dip stick tube the tank is actually an oil cooler and the engine is a dry sump so running the engine on the flush hose for a few minutes until you feel the water coming out the side is warm not hot. The oil pumps up into the tank then extract. Paint tray liners can help catch some of the oil from under the filter with the filter loose. Wait to do this as the oil will be hot ! Don’t forget to wear your onesie. After an oil service take some oil with you on your next ride and check the oil level either at the dock after 10 minutes of warm up or at the beach with your ski floating and add if you have to. If it is high then you need to extract some out as soon as possible. Extra will blow into the intake air box and make a mess . There is an overflow tube from the tank going to the box. Later on from the Canadian swamp kings

[@smithamy1982]

I wish my better half had seen this before adding oil, now we have to pull the engine out and probably rebuild

[@medydaly9193]

thank you or your video. i made it alone this afternoon. The KandN filter is better than yamaha filter

[@luisworld911]

It revs till about 4000 rpm does not go back to idle on its own have to pull the ckoke to bring back to idle it does rev to 8000 on the gauge then goes down to about 6000 this ski came from florida ran great the first 4 houres afther sitting for along time ski shows 34 houre now then it started doing that i am goin to try that web site thanks

[@j694726]

Where do u get the oil extractor ?

[@Mmmmm-fd8wf]

Hi. I just bought XL 760 Yamaha. How to check oil level.? Thank you so much for any help 🙂

[@y2kdeuce2]

Don't forget to add the empty oil filter to your required replacement volume.

[@JackJarv]

Where did you get that funnel attachement?

[@luisworld911]

Hi love your videos was woundering if you new anything about two strokes i have a 2000 yamaha gp800 just bouth it and having some carb problem i think well its starts but tends to rev up on its own to stop i have to pull the choke have you ever seen or heard someting like that any help would be great .

[@miguelblanco3962]

hey captains.. what about the sparks plugs and the air filter ? when or how often do i have to change it?

[@1994RALLY]

When you run the hose on the ski do you turn the hose all the way on

[@mohamadalromaithi2135]

Nice video, I would like to take your opinion about 2 PWC. The FZR and RXPX 260, in another way what is more reliable YAMAHA or SEADOO. For me I don't like to modified the skis, i like to leave them (BONE STOKE).

[@dansanchezsanchez9732]

How many hours one should change the oil?

[@phimister78]

what is 2 1/2 quarts in English?

[@user-pg6jl7jw7s]

I still have this same Waverunner and have used your videos to maintain it. One thing I have never done to my waverunner is grease it. I am curious, while you owned yours did you ever grease it? My waverunner only has 182 hours on it, but I suspect it is time to do that.

[@arian8985]

Wish he could answer that question for you, Unfortunately he passed away in 2015..

[@ottomendez2404]

How often oil change is required?.

[@davidreasons9730]

Thank You I bought a 2006 1100 and did Not read manual....and added 2.5 qts....Big Time mistake,yeah....cranked it... And it was 2.5 qts high...so....pumped it down....ran it one time and did oil change.Why in the HELL would a company make a engine that you can only change part of the oil,knowning that is the blood of the motor..OMG Poor design there...Thanks for Video,

[@CaptainsAviation]

Video has no sound for you? Oil change would be very similar!

[@xMrxiHacks]

I recently purchased one of these wave runners same model 07 from an auction and the oil level isn't showing on the dipstick I can see very minimal oil on the bottom of oil reservoir what should I do?

[@matthewcossey9753]

Black B7 The oil doesn't show on the dipstick until the engine has been ran for 5ish minutes

[@michaelmendez5872]

hey! how many times a year should i change the oil and/or oil filter? This is going to be my first time doing it by myself

[@user-ei6zy3pv6h]

Every 50 hours, and the end of season , grease your shaft bearing, its a zirk fitting . Fill with non ethanol gas if stored outside or in , service your battery, remove your jewelry first, remove your battery from the PWC, take another sip, and dream of next spring !

[@racequad9]

would it be a bad idea to turn on a pwc while it's on land and no water running through it?

[@uhhEagles]

30 seconds is about as long as you want to run them out of water. after that it gets hot

[@CaptainsAviation]

I never owned a 2 stroke pwc but have dealt with small 2 stroke engines, sometimes if your low end is lean it does that! How high does it rev up? I assumed you meant high idle! If it is revving up more like 1/4-1/3 throttle then you have other issues. Post your question on pwctoday. com there are people with 2 stroke background that can help you!

[@mrcarl92807]

I'm at 237.5 hours. I should be due for one, although I burn so much oil on those 80 mile rides I'm always putting fresh oil in.

[@user-ei6zy3pv6h]

At that kind of mileage or hours all of the oil lubrications have broken down and no longer function. Ten Thousand RPM ! It’s not a Briggs and Davidson. Your timing chain will be grinding away not to mention everything else. At 50 % oil life left in your car you risk premature wear, at 10,000 rpm it happens a lot faster. Learning to change your own oil is a privilege to me like peeing standing up. That should be a bumper sticker on every fossil fueled machine.

[@quinterod1000]

I have 10 hours on mine what do you recommend as a service break in after the first 10 hours

[@user-ei6zy3pv6h]

I have removed almost all of the oil , over 4 liters by spinning the filter off to leave a small gap , then turning the engine over for a couple of seconds being careful not to start it . You can disable the spark plugs at the coils if you like easy to do. Like all things that are better take more effort. This is advanced technique only in Canada, anyway, make sure you have a paint tray liner and towels under the tray, take another sip, then use the oil extractor and suck the oil from the paint tray. Just remember you are removing most of the oil first from the tank. There are two levels in the tank so if you can get your tube to the bottom you will be very happy like Canadians ha ha. The best oil to change is cleaner oil not a double espresso. Btw flush your baby at home on the hose instead of burping it out dry at the dock because you risk cracking your case at the #3:cylinder remember you just raced your buddy back to the dock to get on the trailer first so it’s smoking hot and needs to be cooled down or wtf water in the hull stuff. Trust me on this one, I always get on the trailer first ! Ha ha , Canadian swamp kings

[@user-tb5fq3qx9g]

question: so when you drain the oil then take the filter off not much oil comes out when you take the filter off???????

[@CaptainsAviation]

Bob, amount of oil coming out is very little in fact you can change the filter with engine filled with oil. The mechanism wouldn't allow the oil to drain (I heard this from a valid source but haven't tried it myself)

[@mikefrye1090]

I put 3-4 paper towels under filter while removing. Oil will drip out when you remove filter and while you are removing old filter and getting new one ready. Not a ton, but enough to make a little mess.

[@joemcfadden6695]

Run motor out of water on 06 Yamaha GC cruised

[@Exentity]

Oil filter number?

[@AdussFadass]

Whoever changed my oil filter last put it on way too tight. I'm having a hard time getting it loose.

[@texme]

I didn´t know zach galifianakis made "how to" videos!

[@texme]

haha, and sorry thanks for posting the video.

[@redbaron2448]

wish you had a better camera show more stuff. and no cant see the oil filter ,camera blurry lol

[@snoopiepants6910]

Am i stating the bleeding obvious but you suck the oil out through the dipstick hole which goes right down to the very bottom of sump

[@user-ei6zy3pv6h]

Nope it’s an oil tank / cooler dry sump system

[@musmus96]

not perfect but ok...

[@2daybmine]

Your not showing a dam thing poor video

[@123buttnut]

shouldnt run the ski without water on turn on the water first

[@CaptainsAviation]

Please refrain from giving out false information to public. You can potentially damage the ski and fill the engine with water should you choose to do that.

[@mikewiles2718]

You're an idiot...

[@leje-zj4dr]

False

[@AdussFadass]

SunnysideUp Erase your stupid ass comment. You obviously don't own one of these.

[@robertacarlotto2129]

AdussFadass