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my first oil change done myself on anything EVER question...
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 10:03 pm
by Drum Pro
O.K. so I'm gonna see if I can save a few bucks and do my oil change myself. Just cos the M/C shop in my area seem a bit dodgy and I don't want to rent a truck to take my scoot all the way to NoHo just for an oil change + It will let me learn something new.
My question is: Where do I put the oil filter on a 170i and what tools do I need to go and get to accomplish a successful oil change?
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 10:38 pm
by PeteH
It's not terribly difficult.
There's a tutorial with photos for the 125 hereabouts which has everything you need to know - things are just in slightly different places on the 150s and 170s.
if it's like my 150, then instead of being mounted on the crankcase like the 125, the oil filter should be beside the oil cooler, which on the 170 is mounted up forward of the battery box.
I followed the tutorial successfully in less than an hour, including the gear oil change.
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:11 pm
by Raiderfn311
Just remember to oil the oil filter gasket! Its real easy. I started doing it myself for the same reasons you are. -$
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:21 pm
by Drum Pro
It's more of a location factor for me. As I live an hour and a half away from any decent scoot shop.
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 1:00 am
by Raiderfn311
Whatever the motivation, it's good to know how to change oil.
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 11:33 pm
by AWinn6889
This reminds me!
I have a total photo-write-up DIY for oil and gear oil changes on the 170i that I never got around to posting! I'll put it up tomorrow, Drum Pro, so if you can wait that long it should be of help!
Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 12:17 am
by Skootz Kabootz
You'll find it's not too tough.
Check out this video. It shows a Buddy oil change and gear oil change amongst other things.