It's oil change day, Step-0: ride down to the moto shop for supplies. I found synthetic oil on sale and thought... what, what's wrong with it? Bought 5 quarts nonetheless 💸
It's oil change day, Step-0: ride down to the moto shop for supplies. I found synthetic oil on sale and thought... what, what's wrong with it? Bought 5 quarts nonetheless 💸
Step 1: make sure you've got a good supervisor. Step 2: Change the oil without making an absolute mess.
2026-05-09 : 20,250 mi Oil Change
- Oil/filter change 4qt Synthetic 10W40✅
- Coolant level check ✅/❌ … the reservoir is at the low tick line but the radiator itself is filled to the brim and even spilled a few drops pulling the cap to check. Engine is cold. WTF... gotta figure out how to top off the reservoir but I can't be arsed, there's no obvious reservoir cap. Will eff with it some other day
Costs (change since 2025-04-04 : 15,000mi)
- Oil $50.36/gal ($1.37, +3% 😑)
- Oil Filter: $19.99 $17.99 (+$2, +10% 😑)
- Crush washer copper $0 (reused eff it 🤓)