Kawasaki 2006 KX450F Oil capacity I'm doing my first oil change on this machine after picking it up secondhand. Engine says .98litre with filter out, Manual says the same, however manual also says set oil level by site glass and thats not happenning with .98 of a litre. Also some more conflicting info here: 2009 bikes have less oil than 2006 bikes with 1.3litres. Motorcross dealer says they are the same engine as Suzuki so put in 1.4litres. Mine drained out 1.2litres and was above sight glass level. Any definitive answers please?

Specifications

Engine HD45

Engine Model Number(Kawasaki FC420V
Horsepower (10.5 kW (14 hp)
Displacement (423 cc (25.8 cu.in.)
Crankcase Capacity w/o oil filter (1.3 L (1.4 qt.)
Crankcase Capacity with oil filter (1.6 L (1.7 qt.)
Spark Plug-Gap (0.64 mm (0.025 in.)
Spark Plug-Torque (20 N·m (15 lb-ft.)
Cylinders (One
Stroke/Cycle (Four
Lubrication (Full-Pressure
Oil Filter (Standard Single Element
Air Cleaner (Dual Stage

Engine HD75

Engine Model Numbe(Kawasaki FC540V
Horsepower (12.7 kW (17 hp)
Displacement (535 cc (32.6 cu.in.)
Crankcase Capacity w/o oil filter (1.6 L (1.7 qt.)
Crankcase Capacity with oil filter (1.9 L (2.0 qt.)
Spark Plug-Gap (0.64 mm (0.025 in.)
Spark Plug-Torque (20 N·m (15 lb-ft.)
Cylinders (One
Stroke/Cycle (Four
Lubrication (Full-Pressure
Oil Filter (Standard Single Element
Air Cleaner (Dual Stage

Fuel System

Fuel (See Fuel in the Service Miscellaneous section
Fuel Filter (Single Stage, 60 Micron
Fuel Pump (Vacuum Operated-Diaphragm
Fuel Delivery (Gravity Feed to Fuel Pump)
Fuel Tank Capacity (19 L (5.0 gal.)

Drive Train Mower Deck (36-inch)

Blades (2
Blade Bolt Torque (81 N·m (60 lb-ft.)
Cutting Heights (25-114 mm (1-41/2 in.)
Weight (86.7 Kg (191 lb)
Overall Width (chute up) (927 mm (36.5 in.)

Mower Deck (48-inch)

Blades (3
Blade Bolt Torque (68 N·m (50 lb-ft.)
Cutting Heights (25-127 mm (1-5 in.)
Weight (83.6 Kg (184 lb)
Overall Width (chute up) (1308 mm (51.5 in

ower Deck (54-inch)

Blades (3
Blade Bolt Torque (68 N·m (50 lb-ft.)
Cutting Heights (25-127mm (1-5 in.)
Weight (86.7 Kg (187 lb)
Overall Width (chute up) (1460 mm (57.5 in.)

Recommended Lubricants

Engine Oil (John Deere PLUS-4
Grease (John Deere MOLY HIGH Temperature EP
Transmission Oil (HY-GARD-J20C (TURF-GARD-SAE10W-30 (PLUS-4-SAE10W-30 (TORQ-GARD SUPREME-SAE30
(Specifications and design subject to change without notice.)

Kawasaki FH721V
buy 3 qts of a good quality 30wt... I recommend the Kawasaki branded oil but it's not necessary. that engine should hold barely 2.2 qts with a filter change

Capacity:
1.3L (when filter is not removed)
1.4L (when filter is removed)
1.5L (when engine is completely dry)
Level:
Between upper and lower levels

Kawasaki Ninja 250 R Owner Manual

If not leaking its the head gasket

IS THE ENGINE REMAN OR SECONDHAND IT SOUNDS IT MAY HAVE RUN WITH OUT OIL, KNOCKING NOISE SEEM TO BE A BEARING KNOCK .WHAT I SUGGEST IS TO REMOVE ONE HT LEAD AT A TIME IF KNOCKING SOUNDS SOFTTER ON THAT CYLINDER THEN IS AS ABOVE

Refill
oil amount with oil filter change: 4.25 quarts Refill oil amount without oil
filter change: 3.875, depending on engine size as well, this could be up 5ltrs..

You should be safe using any major brand 20w-50 motorcycle oil.

1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.8L 4-cyl Engine Code AEB/AWM Turbo
Models with 1.8L Engine codes AEB, ATW, AUG, AWM only
use engine oil that is formulated to meet
Volkswagen oil standard VW 502.00
(with viscosity of SAE 5W-40, 5W-30 or 0W-40).

CAPACITIES: Engine, with filter..........3.5 liter To prevent overfilling during oil changes, add 0.5 liter
(0.5 quart) less than capacity shown, start engine, let run
until engine operating temperature is approx. 60 °C (140 °F)
, switch engine off, wait 3 minutes, check dipstick,
fill to full mark as indicated on dipstick (may be more or
less than 0.5 liter (0.5 quart) depending on model).

As for the sludge question, I add Marvel Mystery Oil around 600 miles before i do my oil change. This will clean out the oil pick up screen and oil journals through out the engine, I do this on every oil change and i have over 356,000 miles on my engine. Oil and filter changed every 3,000 miles intervals. Good luck and hope this helps.

The oil capacity of a 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 is 2.9L with a filter change, 2.8L without, and 3.1L for a dry engine.