I am going to change the oil in a 01 raptor, I am un sure of how much oil it takes, the correct way to check it and what weight oil should I use? any torque specs? I don't have a manual for it thanks a lot.

 

like 10w-30 and use the dipstick.

 

I know the dip stick but like on My Z 400 you have to start it and let it idle for 5 min, and then shut it off and let it sit for 3 min and then check it with out screwing th edip stick in? how is the raptor checked? thanks

 

Im not sure if it is the same on raptors but on a blaster it says how much to put in somewhere nere the dipstick. It should say how much in cm3 which is the same thing as mL

 

all i do is unscrew the dipstick and look and did you know 01 raptors are the only year to have titanium valves(i think) so thats a thumbs up

 

yea u do the same thing.... but u dont screw the dipstick in

 

How many quarts do i need? 2 should that be enough? does anyone know how much it takes? I don't see it in the oil tank. Also is the oil tank the only place you add oil? thanks

 

Start it up and run it for a couple minutes to get the oil warm so it flows better. Drain the oil from the main drain plug on the left lower side of the engine. Drain the oil from the plug on the bottom of the oil tank. Take off the oil filter and let the oil drain from that area too. Put all the plugs back in and put a new oil filter on. Make sure to put a little fresh oil on the filter gasket area. Take out the dipstick. Put in about 1.5 - 1.75 quarts of oil. I fill it until the oil gets just to the top of dipstick hole. Put the dipstick in and start it up. Rev it a couple times to get the oil pump going, let it idle till it is warmed up to normal operating temp. Shut it off and let is set for 5 minutes. Check the oil level on the dipstick (without screwing it in). It will either be so low that nothing shows up, or it will be just at the bottom of the dipstick. Add enough oil to get it to the full mark on the dipstick. Check it often as you add the last bit of oil because the oil tank fills up quick.

For me it usually takes a little over 2 quarts. Maybe 2.2 or so. 2 quarts will get you close, especially if you don't drain all the oil out well or don't change the filter.

Good Luck!

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