oil

=Overview = The Suzuki V-Strom engine (all models) uses a wet clutch design. This means that the oil is used to lubricate the engine (pistons) and the gear and clutch. There is only one oil, which is used for both purposes.

See also:
 * ** Important **Generic information about engine oil: [|All About Oil]
 * The Stromtrooper One Big Oil Thread

=Engine Oil Specs = DL1000 and DL650:
 * The manual states 2.9 qts(2.7L) w/o filter and 3.1 qts(2.9L) with filter change
 * Re tighten drain nut to 15 lb-ft
 * New filter should be tightened until gasket makes contact and then given 2 full turns
 * Use an API classification of SF or SG with SAE 10W-40 viscosity

GreyWolf's statement of minimum requirements: //"Avoid the Energy Conserving label. 10W-40 is the usual recommendation. As long as the second number is at least 40, the viscosity is okay except 20W-50 isn't a good idea for very cold weather. E/C oil always has a second number below 40. The lower the first number, the better it works in cold weather. The higher the second number, the better it holds up in hot weather. It's refreshing to see an oil question not involving brands, There are plenty of those threads already. Any modern multi-weight non-E/C oil will have a passing rating for codes."//

=Engine Oil Change Schedule =

Applies to all V-Strom models: DL650 Gen 1, DL 650 Gen 2 and DL1000

ENGINE OIL Replace initially at 1,000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 6,000 km (4,000 miles, 12 months) thereafter.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">OIL FILTER <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Replace initially at 1,000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">every 18,000 km (11,000 miles, 36 months) thereafter.

=<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Engine Oil Brands =

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Suzuki
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Type:

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Kawasaki
Type: Mineral

Shell Rotella T6 5W-40
Type: Synthetic

Mobile 1 15W-50
Type: Synthetic []

Amsoil 10W-40
Type: Synthetic []

Motul 5100 10w40 (per Suzuki specs) or 10w50 (better for hot summers)
Type: Semi-Synthetic

https://www.motul.com/us/en-US/products/oils-lubricants/5100-4t-10w50



=<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Oil filters = <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Suzuki V-Strom oil filter is a spin on filter with thread size of 20 x 1.0 mm. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The following table lists oil filters that are a direct fit <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**Note**: The original list appeared in [2]


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">AMSOil EaoM109
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Bike Master 314-0025
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Champion PH7016
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Cycle Power 314-1919
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Emgo 10-55662
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Emgo 10-55660
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Fram PH6018
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hi-Flo HF138
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">J.C.Whitney ZX063166P
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">K&N 138
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">NAPA Gold 1359 (at UAP/NAPA)
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">WIX 51359 (at UAP/NAPA)
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Parts Unlimited
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Per-Form J-509
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ProPart 01-0029
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Purolator ML16818
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">STP SMO-18
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Suzuki 16510-03G00-X07
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">VESRAH vsf-3009
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Big A 92359
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Carquest 85359
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Champ/Luber-Finer/Warner PH7016
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hastings LF588
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Big A = 92359
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Carquest = 85359
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Champ/Luber-Finer/Warner = PH7016
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hastings = LF588

Oil Gasket (Crush Washer for oil drain plug)
<span style="background-color: #f5f5ff; font-family: verdana,geneva,lucida,'lucida grande',arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Part# 09168-12002

=<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">References =
 * 1) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[]
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|http://www.vstrom.info/Smf/index.php/topic,5885.msg69435.html#msg69435]