Oil & Filter Change Guide for Yamaha XT250 with Tool Sizes

How to change the oil on a Yamaha XT250 including tool sizes.
NOTE:
I wasn’t provided with the correct oil or the o-rings for this job, so we will change it sooner than usual next time.
LINKS:
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TOOLS USED:
• Torque wrench
• Socket wrench
• Socket extension
• 12mm socket
• 5mm hex
• 14mm wrench
• And a tiny flat head screwdriver
For this job I also needed:
• A funnel
• Fluid catch pan
• Gloves
• A stool
• A stand
• 2 quarts of 10w-40 motorcycle oil
• An oil filter
• And a crush washer
Music not provided by UA-cam:
“Song E01” by Seth Schneider
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I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. The creator of this content assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. I recommend safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. No information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not the creator of this content.

[@RajReviewsDualSportPhotoGadget]

The BEST oil change video for the XT250 on UA-cam. 👍

[@EndlessMoneyPits]

Thank you so much! My goal is to make the best DIY content available.

[@OutdoorsyTrucker]

Informative and to the point. Great work.

[@AndrewKatelaris]

Clear and BRIEF!
Thankyou

[@tankerd1847]

Really high quality video, thanks much!

[@EndlessMoneyPits]

Thank you

[@MichaelWhite-cx4ho]

Does anyone happen to know the size of the drain plug for the xt250? Thank you!

[@wilsonsall]

Well done video! Very detailed.

[@EndlessMoneyPits]

Thank you

[@greg3087]

Why oh why does no one show how to simply check the damn oil. I’ve read how to do it and know where it is but can’t find what it is actually supposed to look like.

[@EndlessMoneyPits]

Stand the bike upright and look at the oil level window. Oil should be approximately half way up the window.

[@ShootingSportz]

Great video, thanks!! The motorcycle stand that you linked, is that the one that you actually used for this vid? Appreciate it in advance.

[@EndlessMoneyPits]

Thank you! Yep, I have the same stands in the link but my front stand is red. I don't think they had a black one available when I bought it.

[@ShootingSportz]

@@EndlessMoneyPits Thank you!

[@PeterCichoszewski]

is the round side of the crush washer towards the engine? ( or the flat one? )

[@EndlessMoneyPits]

I'm not sure one way is better than the other but I usually put the flat side against the engine for whatever reason. It's just a side effect from the cheap process of punching o-rings from a sheet of metal. O-rings that cost more and are sold individually are usually uniform.

[@Bellefibe]

What size o rings do I need to buy ? Thanks

[@EndlessMoneyPits]

I couldn't find this info when making the video and just had another unsuccessful look. If you come across the answer, please let us know.

[@rickzydenbos1439]

Hi I've just bought a 2009 for my wife. What oil filter did you install. Cheers

[@EndlessMoneyPits]

The owner provided me with a Hiflo Filtro HF141. I included a link in the video description for a K&N filter because I couldn't find the same one on Amazon. Enjoy the new bike!

[@FinnBanisterjones]

Thank you so muck

[@evanharrington7341]

Is it the same for a 350??

[@EndlessMoneyPits]

Probably not.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

I just tapped a slightly smaller af socket on a Scorpio with a butchered plug. It wouldn't have come loose with vice grips. Those large o rings can expand until they are too big. Buy a spare.

[@gustavopitti8519]

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