Changing oil in GZ250 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

CManT1914 · 10-18-2005, 07:02 PM

Geez I am a total newb when it comes to bikes. Where is the oil drain plug on an 01 GZ250? Any special way of draining the oil, or is it the same principle as a car? How much does it take? The guy at the Suzuki shop said it takes 4 qts, now I'm a little skeptical of that, but I believed him. The oil filter is located on the right side by where the footpeg is right? That little cover held on by 3 or 4 bolts?

CManT1914 · 10-19-2005, 12:07 AM

Ttt

**Trapper** · 10-19-2005, 06:37 AM

Did you get an owners manual?

CManT1914 · 10-19-2005, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by trappercase

Did you get an owners manual?

Nope

**Trapper** · 10-19-2005, 10:58 AM

I would try and get one. My Marauder only takes 2.1 litres when I change the filter and 1.7 litres when I don't. Same principle as car change. Remove drain plug, remove filter, replace filter, replace drain plug , fill with oil.

**intimid8er** · 10-19-2005, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by trappercase

I would try and get one. My Marauder only takes 2.1 litres when I change the filter and 1.7 litres when I don't. Same principle as car change. Remove drain plug, remove filter, replace filter, replace drain plug , fill with oil.

Somebody should show this to Doug.

**Trapper** · 10-19-2005, 12:51 PM

I think Doug was dropped on his head as a kid without a helmet. Best to leave it to the professionals

**intimid8er** · 10-19-2005, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by trappercase

I think Doug was dropped on his head as a kid without a helmet.

He does ride without one........Maybe the injury was recent??!!

tlwisner · 10-19-2005, 02:41 PM

The GZ 250 has one oil drain plug, on the lowest part of the bottom of the engine. Take it out and drain the bike. Remove the oil filter cover on the side and replace the filter. Put the drain plug back in and put in new oil. I believe the oil capacity in litres is on the engine case next to the oil fill cap.

The girl who bought my GZ 250 also got the manual. When I bought it, there was no manual but the dealer got one for me, it had a price tag reading $5.25.

10-18-2005, 07:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
CManT1914 Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: 2003 Suzuki GSX-R600 Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 745	Changing oil in GZ250 Geez I am a total newb when it comes to bikes. Where is the oil drain plug on an 01 GZ250? Any special way of draining the oil, or is it the same principle as a car? How much does it take? The guy at the Suzuki shop said it takes 4 qts, now I'm a little skeptical of that, but I believed him. The oil filter is located on the right side by where the footpeg is right? That little cover held on by 3 or 4 bolts? __________________ Chris 2003 Suzuki GSX-R600 \| 2001 Suzuki GZ250 SOLD \| 1994 Ford Mustang GT SOLD

10-19-2005, 12:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
CManT1914 Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: 2003 Suzuki GSX-R600 Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 745	Ttt __________________ Chris 2003 Suzuki GSX-R600 \| 2001 Suzuki GZ250 SOLD \| 1994 Ford Mustang GT SOLD

10-19-2005, 06:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 8,950	Did you get an owners manual? __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

10-19-2005, 10:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 8,950	I would try and get one. My Marauder only takes 2.1 litres when I change the filter and 1.7 litres when I don't. Same principle as car change. Remove drain plug, remove filter, replace filter, replace drain plug , fill with oil. __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

10-19-2005, 12:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 8,950	I think Doug was dropped on his head as a kid without a helmet. Best to leave it to the professionals __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

10-19-2005, 02:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	The GZ 250 has one oil drain plug, on the lowest part of the bottom of the engine. Take it out and drain the bike. Remove the oil filter cover on the side and replace the filter. Put the drain plug back in and put in new oil. I believe the oil capacity in litres is on the engine case next to the oil fill cap. The girl who bought my GZ 250 also got the manual. When I bought it, there was no manual but the dealer got one for me, it had a price tag reading $5.25. __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create

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