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 https://amzn.to/2LiXpQ1
I Used Mobil 1's Full Synthetic Racing 4t 10w-40 https://amzn.to/2xEWaaq
Engine Degreaser https://amzn.to/3dkDlIP
Parts Cleaner https://amzn.to/2W7W8kT
2 Beers

Tools Required:
8mm Socket -Cheap Mechanic Socket Set https://amzn.to/3cflFy8
13mm Wrench -Cheap Mechanic Metric Wrench Set https://amzn.to/3dkEi3R
Torx T-30 Star Bit -Torx Socket Set I Use https://amzn.to/2SKabep
-Funnel, Drain Bucket, Shop Towels, Gloves, Needle Nose Pliers
-Torque Wrench https://amzn.to/2SHzvSc
-Owners Manual https://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)


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