How-To Change Engine Oil & Oil Filter in Ktm 530

See tools, tips, time, parts, and of course step-by-step how to change the engine oil and the engine oil filter in your ktm four stroke dirt bike. In this video see every step of the procedure I use to change the engine oil in my Ktm 530 as it is described in the owners manual. I'm sure there will be some carry over for other ktm 4 strokes like the sx-f 250's and sx-f 450s, so please comment below if changing the engine oil in your ktm is the same or not.
0:17 Pause Here for Tools Required (or see below)
0:21 Pause Here for Parts Required (or see below)
0:24 Pause Here for Job Overview (or see below)
0:30 Warm Up Bike on Level Surface, Grab Drain Bucket, Remove Skid Plate
0:47 Locate Correct Engine Oil Drain Plug/Screen (left one for my bike) and Remove to Drain Engine Oil
1:31 Re-install Clean Drain Plug (Torque Specs 20nm or 14.8 Ft. Lbs.)
1:55 Locate and Remove Oil Filter Cover (Two Torx 30 Star Bolts or 8mm)
2:17 Remove Oil Filter with Needle Nose Pliers
2:43 Lay Bike Down Onto Passenger Side
3:16 Fill Cavity 1/3rd Way, Fill New Filter W Oil, and Reinstall
3:44 Re-Install Oil Filter Cover (Torque Specs 10nm Or 7.4 Ft. Lbs.)
4:21 Add Remaining 550ml of Oil to Get Total Capacity right at 600Ml
5:01 Spray Oil Filter and Drain Plug Areas W/ Degreaser Hose off the Mess
5:15 Start Bike Briefly, Check For Leaks, Kill it, Check Oil Level Still Cold
Parts Required:
Correct Oil for Your Transmission
KTM Recommends Motorex 4t Sae 10w50 amzn.to/2LiXpQ1
I Used Mobil 1's Full Synthetic Racing 4t 10w-40 amzn.to/2xEWaaq
Engine Degreaser amzn.to/3dkDlIP
Parts Cleaner amzn.to/2W7W8kT
2 Beers
Tools Required:
8mm Socket -Cheap Mechanic Socket Set amzn.to/3cflFy8
13mm Wrench -Cheap Mechanic Metric Wrench Set amzn.to/3dkEi3R
Torx T-30 Star Bit -Torx Socket Set I Use amzn.to/2SKabep
-Funnel, Drain Bucket, Shop Towels, Gloves, Needle Nose Pliers
-Torque Wrench amzn.to/2SHzvSc
-Owners Manual www.ktm.com/us/service/manuals/
Job Overview:
Difficulty: Easy/Med
Time Required: 3 Beers (40-60 Mins)
Maintenance Interval: Every 15 Engine Hours
Engine Oil Capacity: 600 Ml
Level of Importance: High
Torque Specs:
Drain Plug: 20 Newton Meters (14.8 Ft. Lbs)
Oil Filter Cover Bolts: 10 Newton Meters (7.4 Ft. Lbs)
So I really hope you found some of this information helpful, when it comes time to change the oil in your KTM dirt bike, and if you did find it helpful, do me a quick favor and give the video a thumbs up.
And as always, if I missed anything, or you have any thoughts or suggestions on how to improve these videos, or really any comments on this ktm maintenance topic in general, please leave a comment in the section below, I'd love to hear from you.
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I'm Danny with Escape Power Sports, I really want to thank ya'll for watching/reading and until next time, We'll see ya'll on the trails.

[@zaneelliot6963]

I want to thank you for letting me know how many beers I will need for this job. It may be a 3 beer job, but where I live, I have to factor in my neighbor coming over to see what I am doing, and any friend(s) that may stop by. I could be a half rack deep, just to change my oil.

[@EscapePowerSports]

haha very true, good problems to have. Thanks for watching and taking the time to share your experience in the comments. Cheers

[@Tsxtasy1]

This is the best video on KZbin.

[@EscapePowerSports]

Appreciate the kind words. also thank you for watching and taking the time to leave this comment. Cheers

[@DmitriPljutin]

The best way to make "how to" video. Gonna use this tonight with my 530, beer and dog will be used also

[@EscapePowerSports]

haha I appreciate it. Beer and dog always make maintenance jobs much more enjoyable. Glad you liked the video and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers

[@michaelzenns3685]

Great job showing how to do it right, I like to review it just before I change the engine oil.

[@EscapePowerSports]

awesome, I do the same thing. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers

[@tdjfilms2001]

Great vid mate. Just picked up my 09 530 and this was very helpful.

[@Bagel_Montoya]

Man I really appreciate your video, it definitely helped! Thank you again Sir!

[@EscapePowerSports]

not a problem, glad it was helpful for you, thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment, cheers

[@kegandales934]

Thanks man! Helped me with my new to me 2009 KTM 400 xcw!

[@EscapePowerSports]

no problem, congrats on your new ktm, thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment sharing your experience, cheers

[@GeoCog]

Very helpful and easy to understand,thanks 💪🏽🙏

[@EscapePowerSports]

awesome glad it was helpful for you, thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers

[@smoothoperator8510]

Great video. Short and to the point.

[@EscapePowerSports]

to be as concise but thorough as possible is definitely the goal for these vids. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave some good feedback in the comments. Cheers

[@rtillerypowersports]

Thanks . Good help today.

[@jeffblair1063]

Thanks mate going to do my own service now I have seen exactly what to do great vid mate 👍🏻

[@EscapePowerSports]

awesome, glad it was helpful for you. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers

[@josh15670]

Thanks buddy made my life easier

[@EscapePowerSports]

glad it was helpful for you, thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers

[@DustinCSladeSuperstar]

Thank you for saving me some time. A+

[@EscapePowerSports]

no worries, glad it was helpful for you. thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers

[@gusgus9316]

Thanks great video saved me some time!

[@EscapePowerSports]

awesome glad it was helpful for you. I appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers

[@JeffAdairKTM530]

Very good video and thank you so much

[@EscapePowerSports]

no problem, thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a nice comment. Cheers

[@PeterVondrus]

Great job, hi from sweden

[@EscapePowerSports]

appreciate that, hello. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers

[@motopodbor_116]

Thanks man!

[@EscapePowerSports]

no problem, glad it was helpful for you. I appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers

[@techi3075]

Cool thx, I like Mobil 1 syn too.

[@EscapePowerSports]

It's good stuff. appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers

[@AlwayzSummer]

💯

[@carts4138]

Good work mate - I'll hit change mine tomorrow - if I can find the filter kit here...Seems the same size as my son's KTM390 roadbike!

[@EscapePowerSports]

glad you found video helpful. Good luck with oil change, appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers

[@Janossmc]

Hi there, just got a 530exc. It's an 09 model. It's not been started in 2 years. Can't disengage the clutch. Any recommendations?

[@JaredLancaster-cu7pj]

Man. I only got two beers. idk if i can get it done!

[@milesmac7054]

My shot glass looks totally full? Is it still okay to ride or should I drain oil.

[@loshonorables6165]

Who knows if you are supposed to check engine oil when the bike is hot or cold!? When it's cold it does not show up in the glass but when you warm it up then turn it off and check the oil it's right in the middle! So the oil expands when it gets hot.

[@EscapePowerSports]

now there's a great question! after downloading a service manual ktm's book says "Info: The engine oil level must be checked when the engine is cold" Really appreciate you watching and taking the time to ask a really good question where the distinction is important and worth noting, will be sure to use the service manual and include additional info like this in future vids. Cheers

[@manuelescandon4397]

if the manual said : 10W50,, that is the right !!!

[@broomfieldsdual-sport]

Use T4 .. cheaper in 5gallon pales.. runs very well. More then 200,000km on the same motor.. same clutch.. a real 200,000km not 20,000 lol t4 all the way. Doesnt come out like water. Still got lots of good stuff in it

[@broomfieldsdual-sport]

Hour meter stoped after 400 hours. Same piston. A real monster.

[@craiglimon6964]

What year is the ktm?

[@EscapePowerSports]

that bike was an 08 I believe. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a good question in the comments. Cheers

[@mikeb9478]

Oil filter removal = snap ring pliers super easy

[@EscapePowerSports]

now that's a good tip I could see how that would work perfect. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave great how-to tips in the comments. Cheers

[@kalle8836]

I think brake cleaner destroys plastic, so I wouldn’t spray it on that filter thing

[@EscapePowerSports]

now that's a good tip, curious what a suitable alternative might be? appreciate you watching and taking the time to share good info in the comments. Cheers