DRZ400 Full Service Oil Change

[@gonadiator]

First, you are very talented at making videos. Don't stop. This is one of the most thorough drz oil change videos. But there were a few mistakes. 1 - Using new crush washers every time is not as important as you say. Many thousands of drz owners, including myself, can attest to that. Yes, it's good practice but most certainly not necessary (assuming it isn't damaged). 2 - There is no reason to remove bolt and hose entirely from the screen's nipple. Only loosen the hose bolt to give play in the hose (and drain a very tiny bit of oil). You can easily remove hose from nipple and replace after cleaning screen without removing hose bolt. 3 - There is an obvious oil drain plug bolt below the oil filter. Drain that first before opening filter cover. This eliminates that big mess you made :P

[@CTGromer]

I appreciate the compliment, and love discussion, so I'm glad you brought this stuff up, I will retort. 1. all true, especially if you use washer style washers, a true crush washer should not be reused. 2. my DRZ is a '03, and the hose is too rigid for me pull off and put back on the nipple without me taking off the banjo bolt assembly, I've tried. 3. I've seen this drain plug housing crack on 3 separate clutch covers, so I don't ever remove the bolt, I'll take the mess over cracked cover. Thanks for the discussion!

[@Mascotal]

You should drain the oil from the filter using the provided drain plug.

[@CTGromer]

I've seen this oil filter drain plug housing crack on 3 separate clutch covers, so I don't ever remove that particular bolt, I'll take the mess over cracked cover.

[@sylvesteryefko1381]

If you use aluminum foil to guide the oil where you want it to go there is no mess. I use this technique on all sorts of autos, ATVs and motorcycles. This way the oil does not get in weird places that it shouldn't go.

[@LilManMoe]

I needed this video just got the 2022 DRZ.

[@kwood55981]

Thank for the vid. Just bought a used 08 drz on Saturday with 1000 mile. It probably could use an oil change. I'm getting excited about riding around and exploring the central valley.

[@CTGromer]

I would give it a full service right now if I were you- there will be lots of fresh metal shavings from break-in moving around in there. definitely check the screen! Congrats on that DRZ, she sounds like a freshie!

[@mxfool1508]

I'm looking at buying a DRZ 400 so thanks for showing the oil change procedure I hope to see you riding it too

[@CTGromer]

They're an awesome bike that can do it all! Glad you enjoyed the content. If you live in Fresno there's a good chance you'll see me around on this or my grom!

[@mxfool1508]

@@CTGromer no I live in Australia but I meant to see the DRZ in a video in the future

[@mt1885]

Get one now as ABS is being mandated !

[@peteschiavoni]

You really covered this well. Very professional!

[@atheistmetal1]

Sir- thank you for this well thought out oil change video tutorial. i knowit sounds silly, but i don't know too much about mechanics. i actually like its slow pace-in this instance atleast. that pic to the rt is mt drz 400sm. Be safe!!!

[@CTGromer]

very glad it was helpful bro, thanks for the compliment!

[@artiexr222]

Awesome detailed video made everything very clear I know exactly how to tackle my DRZ oil change now,thanks for posting.

[@DeLaVeGaGR]

Thanks for the vid mate, i bought a CCM 404 (DRZ engine) and that oil system is way different than my RMZ

[@CTGromer]

Glad it helped - that's the goal! Engine the bike!

[@ammawreckit]

best oil change vid good job very detail

[@CTGromer]

Man I really appreciate that, thats what I was going for: detail, and good camera shots. Thanks a lot!

[@stevelewis7207]

@@CTGromer PROPER job CTG. Exemplary level of detail and technique all round. Plus, most vloggers don’t know what a torque wrench is, let alone how to use one... Only one tip... get yourself some tight fitting (better ‘feel’) nitrile gloves to stop that used oil from getting on your skin.

[@CTGromer]

@@stevelewis7207 That's a pretty big compliment brother, thank you! I never grew up wrenching, just watching a lot of videos and a lot of trial and error! You know, I have some nitrile gloves, but I feel like I can't feel anything when they're on!

[@morsiman]

Great video mate! Thanks for uploading. Peace

[@CTGromer]

I'm glad you found value!

[@richardus46]

Hi mate, great camera work and lightning, very good details. Thank you. Please keep up working on tutorials 👍🏻 One note: in description you used the same link for your tools and the oil you used. Greetings from Slovakia 🇸🇰 Richard

[@CTGromer]

Really appreciate the comment, and thank you for letting me know about the links!

[@ryanlake7603]

Great video big D, you crushed it!

[@CTGromer]

Thanks for watching Ryan, always appreciate the support!

[@ooberdoober3629]

You should post more!

[@CTGromer]

Hey bud, I appreciate the compliment, I will!

[@marcofales7683]

@@CTGromer vvvvgî

[@jasondhughes]

Thank you for the tip's on servicing the DRZ 400 as we are looking at used one now ! That's interesting about the Shell 15/40 oil as we use it in about everting else . 👍 Although I'm also looking at a 1979 suzuki RM 400 and kind of on the fence on what bike to go after ? Ride mostly in the dirt .

[@stevepifer1564]

Nice job. Super helpful!

[@craigosmond6982]

Your videos are great, keep them going, but I have ask what kind of can do you have sounds fantastic

[@colterciceroni3092]

More DRZ content please

[@CTGromer]

I've thought about it, need to come up with some good topics!

[@colterciceroni3092]

@@CTGromer parts reviews maybe? like JNS headlight or different seats. Or maybe even a video on the 3x3 mod

[@DjMikeattackLV]

Great video thanks!

[@leecollins1981]

hi, when checking the oil level does it matter if the bike is stood up or on the side stand?? asking for a mate!! ;o))

[@CTGromer]

Good question, it must be stood up perfectly straight or on a dirt bike stand and on level ground, it will be incorrectly on a side stand.

[@brucedunlop677]

Hey CT-2-tha-MF-G, great content as always! Now you’ve got me thinking about getting a DRZ, in addition to my Grom + VFR...is 3 bikes too many lol?! All the best for the festive season! Cheers, Ozebruce (Sydney, Aust).

[@CTGromer]

Three bikes is too many for me just because of physical space, but other than that, heck no! The DRZ is such a great jack of all trades bike. I love mine! I can take it around town, on the freeway, and on single track. It will do it all.

[@evilcryalotmore]

Isn't the screen a 24mm?

[@CTGromer]

That sounds right, I was able to get it with a 15/16s.

[@mt1885]

24mm is the size of the oil tank screen and it has a COPPER Crush Washer - Part# 09168-18007 Needs replacing - contact cleaner works great no residue ALL of the COPPER crush washers are 1 time use need to be replaced on the oil lines. Re-using them is asking for trouble and use MOTORCYCLE OIL not Diesel it is not the same as it is NOT made for transmissions muchless high rpms and clutch packs. Plus, it is ALL sorts of additives for SULFUR from DIESEL fuel (but people will never learn).

[@crooney82]

The rotella meets the Jaso MA spec. Ran the stuff for hundreds upon hundreds of hours in my bikes.

[@mt1885]

@@crooney82 It is not listed on there.

[@crooney82]

@@mt1885 are you a MOTUL or Mobil 1 employee. It’s right on the back of the T4 and T6 Rotella bottles. I mean run what you want but it’s a fact that the Rotella T4 and T6 meet the manufacturer specs.

[@mt1885]

@@crooney82 If you look up the differences and 1,500 rpm vs 12,000rpm it is cheap for a reason as it is the wrong oil. It has poor lubricating properties as it is the incorrect oil for the motorcycle engines with tight tolerances and 12,000 rpm engines. Do you run diesel oil in a car that requires 0-20 ?? Why not internet said it is in spec?

[@mt1885]

@@crooney82 Buy a new bike run it and have problems they will send the oil off and tell you not going to warranty. I know work at a shop and that will happen.

[@shawneeboy8439]

Were he said 15mm socket for the 🪕 bolt he meant 14mm. Don’t need no stripped bolts heads.

[@CTGromer]

this is true- good lookin out!

[@LilManMoe]

3:12 😂😂😂

[@keldonator]

Funny you say the optional equipment is a torque wrench 😂🤣 More like don't do this without a torque wrench.

[@CTGromer]

COULD you do it without a torque wrench? Yes. Should you? no.

[@sliznippa]

Goes above and beyond everything then overfills the oil! 🤦🏻‍♂️ just gonna run it like that there’s always blow by. Lol