Honda Vtx 1300 C Owners Manual

							(1)
(2)
(1) code number of the sales company
of the oil
(2) oil classification
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Engine Oil & Filter
Servicing Your Honda
JASO T 903 standard
The JASO T 903 standard is an index to
choose engine oils f or 4-stroke motorcycle
engines.
There are two classes: MA and MB.
Oil conf orming to the standard has the
f ollowing classif ication on the oil
container.
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(3) lower level mark (1) oil filler cap/dipstick
(2) upper level mark LEFT SIDE
(1)
(2)
(3)
83 Checking & Adding Oil
Engine Oil & Filter
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions Refer to on page .
Insert the dipstick until it seats, but don’t
screw it in. Hold the motorcycle in an upright
position. Stop the engine and wait 2 3 minutes. Start the engine and let it idle f or 3 5
minutes. Make sure the low oil pressure
indicator goes of f . If the indicator
remains on, stop the engine
immediately. Park your motorcycle on its side stand
on a firm, level surface.
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick ( )
and wipe it clean.
(cont’d) 2.
3.
4.
5.
6. 1.
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							84Changing Engine Oil & Filter
Engine Oil & Filter
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions
Using the wrong oil f ilter may result in
leaks or premature engine damage. Refer to on page .
Your motorcycle’s oil f ilter has very
specif ic perf ormance requirements. Use a
new genuine Honda oil f ilter or a f ilter of
equal quality specif ied f or your model. Remove the dipstick and check the oil
level.
If the oil is at or near the upper level
mark ( ) –– you do not have to add
oil.
If the oil is below or near the lower
level mark ( ) –– add the
recommended oil until it reaches the
upper level mark. (Do not overf ill.)
Check for oil leaks. Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick. 7.
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3
8.
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(1) (2)
(1) drain bolt (front)
(2) drain bolt (rear)(3)
(3) sealing washers
RIGHT FRONT, UNDER ENGINE
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Engine Oil & Filter
Servicing Your Honda
Drain the Engine Oil: This procedure requires mechanical skill
and prof essional tools such as a torque
wrench and oil filter wrench, as well as a
means f or disposing of the drained f luid
(page ). If you do not have the skills
or the tools, see your Honda dealer.
Park the motorcycle on its side stand on
a firm, level surface.
If the engine is cold, start it and let it
idle f or 3 5 minutes. Turn the engine
of f . Wait 2 3 minutes f or the oil to
settle.Place a drain pan under the crankcase.
(cont’d) To drain the oil, remove the drain bolts
( ), ( ) and sealing washers ( ).
1.
2.3.
4.
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							(3)
(3) oil filter
(4) oil filter rubber seal(4)
RIGHT REAR, UNDER ENGINE
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Engine Oil & Filter
Servicing Your Honda
Install a New Oil Filter:
Improper disposal of drained f luids is
harmf ul to the environment.Remove the oil filter ( ) with a filter
wrench and let the remaining oil drain
out. Discard the oil f ilter in an approved
manner (page ).
Pour the drained oil into a suitable
container and dispose of it in an
approved manner (page ).
Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the
rubber seal ( ) of a new oil filter. 3 5.
6.
7.
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20 lbf·ft (26 N·m , 2.7 kgf·m)
22 lbf·ft (29 N·m , 3.0 kgf·m)
3.9 US qt (3.7
)
87Servicing Your Honda
Engine Oil & Filter
Add Engine Oil:Install the new oil f ilter and tighten it by
hand.
Using an oil f ilter wrench attachment
and a torque wrench, tighten the new oil
filter to the specified torque:
Fill the crankcase with the
recommended oil (page ),
approximately:Install the oil filler cap/dipstick securely.
Hold the motorcycle upright and check
that the oil level is at the upper level
mark on the dipstick (page ).
Check that there are no oil leaks.
If a torque wrench is not used f or
installation, see your Honda dealer as soon
as possible to verif y proper assembly. Check the condition of the sealing
washers on the drain bolts. Replace the
washers every other time the oil is
changed.
Install the drain bolts and tighten them
to the specified torque:Start the engine and let it idle f or 3 5
minutes.
Stop the engine and wait 2 3 minutes. 8.
9.
10.12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
11.
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							88Coolant Recommendation
Coolant
Servicing Your Honda
Using coolant with silicate inhibitors may
cause premature wear of water pump
seals or blockage of radiator passages.
Using tap water may cause engine
damage. Your motorcycle’s liquid cooling system
dissipates engine heat through the coolant
jacket that surrounds the cylinder and
cylinder head.
Use Pro Honda HP coolant or an
equivalent high quality ethylene glycol
antif reeze containing corrosion protection
inhibitors specif ically recommended f or
use in aluminum engines. Check the
antifreeze container label. Maintaining the coolant will allow the
cooling system to work properly and
prevent f reezing, overheating, and
corrosion.Use only distilled water as a part of the
coolant solution. Water that is high in
mineral content or salt may be harmf ul to
the aluminum engine.
The f actory provides a 50/50 solution of
antifreeze and water in this motorcycle.
This coolant solution is recommended f or
most operating temperatures and provides
good corrosion protection.
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Coolant
Servicing Your Honda
Increasing the concentration of antifreeze
is not recommended because it decreases
cooling system perf ormance. Higher
concentrations of antifreeze (up to 60%)
should only be used to provide additional
protection against freezing. Check the
cooling system f requently during f reezing
weather. Decreasing the concentration of antifreeze
to less than 40% will not provide proper
corrosion protection.
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							LEFT SIDE LEFT CENTER
(4)
(2)
(3)
(1)
(1) reserve tank
(2) UPPER level mark
(3) LOWER level mark
(4) reserve tank cap
90Checking & Adding Coolant
Coolant
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions
If the reserve tank is empty, or if
coolant loss is excessive, check f or
leaks and see your Honda dealer f or
repair. Refer to on page .
Remove the lef t side cover (page ).
Remove the reserve tank cap ( ).
Always add coolant to the reserve tank.
Do not attempt to add coolant by
removing the radiator cap.
Addcoolanttothereservetankas
required to bring the coolant level to the
UPPER level mark. With the engine at normal operating
temperature, check the coolant level in
the reserve tank ( ). It should be
between the UPPER ( ) and LOWER
( ) level marks. 1.
2.
3.
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							Removing the radiator cap while
the engine is hot can cause the
coolant to spray out, seriously
scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator
cool down before removing the
radiator cap.
91 Coolant Replacement
Coolant
Servicing Your Honda
Saf ety Precautions
Improper disposal of drained f luids is
harmf ul to the environment.You & the Environment, Refer to on page .
Coolant should be replaced by your Honda
dealer, unless you have the proper tools
and service data and are mechanically
qualif ied. Ref er to the of f icial Honda
Service Manual (page ).
To properly dispose of drained coolant,
refer to page
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