How To Change the Oil on a Suzuki DRZ400 S/SM

[@brischultz]

Heads up! You are NOT supposed to screw in the dipstick when checking the oil level. Thank you for the great and informative video!

[@HamishYeti]

No, the service manual says not to.

[@eschrader]

What is the proper way? Screwed in or not, and on the kickstand or straight up?

[@westfletcher9219]

Take at least a 10 minute ride to get oil hot. ride.let bike sit for 3 minutes. Hold bike straight up off side stand level like if you were sitting on it . Pull dip stick out and check level . Stick dipstick back in oil fill hole donot screw dipstick in . Pull dipstick out again and check oil level . Presto.

[@eschrader]

@@westfletcher9219 Awesome! Thanks, thats how I would do it but I wasnt sure!

[@manilaboy1vic]

I did mine yesterday.. the manual procedure is this: Warm it up for 3 mins.. set it on kickstand. remove cap, let sit for 3mins, stand it straight up and put dipstick in, do not screw it in, and then check level on stick.. and this actually worked great for me.. because prior to following those steps.. I rode it up and down the street for a few mins and checked with it standing straight up and nothing showed on the stick..I was like wtf?! I just wish it had a window like all my past bikes.. the DRZ has a dipstick a couple feet above the engine.. what dumb design.

[@SuperSport1966]

Also, to check oil level: Run engine for 3 minutes. Turn off and let sit for 3 minutes. Stand up straight. Don't screw in dipstick and check level.

[@SuperSport1966]

There's also a drain bolt below the Oil Filter, and another screen in the frame. That screen can get clogged up, so don't forget to check and clean it.

[@manilaboy1vic]

The manual says that is a check bolt.. like if you havent fired your bike up in weeks all the oil drains down. if you loosen the check bolt you can confirm there is oil in it.. what were these guys smoking when they designed this.. ?? it was too much to ask for a window to check oil level.. ??

[@bacevs]

@@manilaboy1vic i believe the newer models have a window now

[@bensouth261]

@@bacevs I have a 22 DRZ and it doesn’t have a window. It’s a dry sump it would look like it was empty all the time.

[@jamest2544]

@@bensouth261 my 23 has one

[@CAPTLIEPS]

What about the screen in the frame ? Don't screw dipstick in to check level !

[@jimmybertoldo215]

Should update your video on the dipstick oil level. You don't screw in the dipstick to check oil level. Thanks for the rest of the videos though appreciate it!

[@chrisbilling]

Thanks brother

[@Footrotflats251]

I just saw another video where they cleaned the screen filter, how nessecary is it? I’ve just done an oil change on my 03 dRZ400e, it was missing the inner oil filter seal which I’ve ignored as it’ll still filter oil Bit of a learning curve, I knew about the frame sump but didn’t realise it also had a regular sump, I got 2.1L out of it (after realising the other sump) and have put 1.5L in it, just waiting for it to get sucked into the engine so I can top it up again Also I got it registered thismorning, so I’m about to go for my first ever legal ride (owned it for 6 years 😅)

[@Rave_Junkie]

AWESOME THANK YOU !!!!!!

[@jamiecorbett7200]

I've changed my oil on an xt 250 when I had it. When I did,I would take off top oil cap so there was airflow to let oil drain fully. Same premise as house vent when you flush toilet. I have a 2020 drz know. I saw you took oil cap off after oil drained to fill oil back up. Would you say taking oil cap off while oil is draining not recommended. Just wondering. Thanks

[@lesshaventures8894]

thank you =)

[@anuruddhaperera4215]

Another filter near to the frame oil drain nut , with oil presure horse , it needs to clean n re -fit no need to replace , there must be dirt , slug n carbon on it.

[@sujeewajayanath2364]

Hello it's ok to put 130/70 R17 tyre to front of DRZ 400 sm.

[@timothyhaskell8262]

Does Rocky Mountain sell both of those crush washers? If so what are the part numbers?

[@elyk9567]

You don’t need to replace the inner o ring unless damaged

[@ALPHA1-2.]

How do I get one of those Safari fuel tank stickers?

[@frostyclown3292]

Quick question. If you don’t have a spare washers can I just clean it and re use it?

[@rmatvmc]

You can, but after too many uses they can become warped/bent which may result in not giving a good seal and oil leaking. But yes, you can re-use it if needed.

[@frostyclown3292]

Rocky Mountain ATV MC okay thank you

[@dualsportdiary1150]

You can reuse them. You can even smack em with a hammer on flat concrete to flatten them out. You can also rub them in a circular or back and forth movements on sand paper or smooth concrete to smooth out ridges left from the lines on the face of the washer. Lol shadetree mechanic right there boy.

[@jonnyjaywalk]

Where did you get the graphics kit for the IMS 4 gallon tank?? I been looking for so long 😂😅

[@rmatvmc]

You can check out the tank graphics here: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/attack-graphics-renegade-radiator-shroud-decal-p

[@joddymendoza9652]

Shit this short video help me out on my first oil change for my drz400

[@Silojohnson]

Jus put two quarts in.

[@timmadmudder2719]

When the bolt with the screen is removed what is the torque setting for this bolt I believe it is a 24mm head on the bolt in question. The shop manual does not seem to indicate this torque spec.

[@rmatvmc]

I'm not sure I understand which bolt you're referring to. Can you put the timestamp of when it is shown in this video?

[@timmadmudder2719]

@@rmatvmc item 12 in parts breakdown (oil hose) 16550-29F00 STRAINER,FRAME HEAD UNDER. It's not in the video because you did not do it.

[@michaelkruppenbacher1711]

where do you get the washers? reading online and theres no direct answer. Some say just get aluminum, others say copper, and then some say you need suzuki specific washers. Thanks

[@rmatvmc]

We sell an oil change kit that will come with all the necessary crush washers and o-rings. You can check that out here: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-4-stroke-oil-change-kit-p If you're looking for just the washers, the sizes you'll need are a 10mm washer (which will use a 12mm socket) and 12mm washer (which will use a 14mm socket). We sell individual Tusk washers that you can get here: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-crush-washer-p Lastly, as long as you're using crush washers I wouldn't worry too much about what they're made of.

[@garotostorn3437]

Qual óleo colocar na minha drz 400 2009 ??? 20w50 ou 15w50 motul

[@giannidcenzo]

I use 20/50

[@user-md5tz6kj9b]

1:19 в России такого цвета масло обычно наоборот - заливают в двигатель

[@macedonadam]

What about the oil screen?

[@rmatvmc]

Suzuki doesn't recommend checking the oil strainer every oil change but it is a good idea to check every so often.

[@d.m.4815]

What skid plate is that?

[@twistedmrk3656]

Looks to be the same as mine ricochetoffroad.com/products/suzuki-drz400-aluminum-skid-plate?variant=11806740931

[@jimmymcjimmyvich9052]

What is 1.9 Quarts? Is that like 1.21 Giggawats in that Delorean))

[@Footrotflats251]

1.7L

[@AngeChavo]

Add the 2 quarts these bikes are bad with oil

[@kyjelly5524]

Lol. How’s he do that without it dripping all over the skid plate.

[@limeshack_hb]

the oil checking procedure in this video is wrong

[@94SexyStang]

Check the oil with Bike on the Kickstand......that is WHY the dipstick tube is "tilted" at an angle, to compensate for this.

[@RedboneUnincorporated]

The manual says otherwise.

[@napper1496]

Only reason it’s at an angle is because it’s the only way to get oil into the frame

[@projectstreet]

3500 miles?! I wouldn't go past 1500 miles, it's still a single cylinder thumper after all.