Honda NSS300 Forza - Owner's Manual > Engine Oil

Checking the Engine Oil

1. Park your scooter on its centre stand on a firm, level surface.

2. If the engine is cold, idle the engine for 3 to 5 minutes.

3. Turn the ignition switch off, stop the engine and wait for 2 to 3 minutes.

4. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe it clean.

5. Insert the oil fill cap/dipstick until it seats, but don't screw it in.

Check that the oil level is between the upper and lower level marks in the oil fill cap/dipstick.

6. Securely install the oil fill cap/dipstick.

Adding Engine Oil

If the engine oil is below or near the lower level mark, add the recommended engine oil.

1. Add the recommended oil until it reaches the upper level mark.

• Place your scooter on its centre stand on a firm, level surface when checking the oil level.
• Do not overfill above the upper level mark.
• Make sure no foreign objects enter the oil filler opening.
• Wipe up any spills immediately.

2. Securely reinstall the oil fill cap/dipstick.

NOTICE Overfilling with oil or operating with insufficient oil can cause damage to your engine. Do not mix different brands and grades of oil. They may affect lubrication.

For the recommended oil and oil selection guidelines, see "Maintenance Fundamentals".

Changing Engine Oil & Filter

Changing the oil requires special tools. We recommend that you have your scooter serviced by your dealer.

NOTICE Using the wrong oil filter can result in serious damage to the engine.

1. Park your scooter on its centre stand on a firm, level surface.

2. If the engine is cold, idle the engine for 3 to 5 minutes.

3. Turn the ignition switch off, stop the engine and wait for 2 to 3 minutes.

4. Place a drain pan under the drain bolt.

5. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick, drain bolt and sealing washer to drain the oil.

6. Remove the oil filter with a filter wrench and let the remaining oil drain out. Make sure the prior seal is not stuck to the engine.

• Discard the oil and oil filter at an approved recycling centre.

7. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the rubber seal of a new oil filter.

8. Install a new oil filter and tighten.

Torque: 26 N*m (2.7 kgf*m, 19 lbf*ft)

9. Install a new sealing washer onto the drain bolt.

10. Install the drain bolt and tighten.

Torque: 25 N*m (2.5 kgf*m, 18 lbf*ft)

11. Fill the crankcase with the recommended oil and install the oil fill cap/ dipstick.

Required oil
  When changing oil & engine oil filter:
   1.4 litres (1.5 US qt, 1.2 Imp qt)
  When changing oil only:
   1.2 litres (1.3 US qt, 1.1 Imp qt)

12. Check the oil level.

13. Check that there are no oil leaks.

14. Reset the oil change indicator.

Coolant

Checking the Coolant

1. Place your scooter on a firm, level surface.

2. Hold your scooter in an upright position.

3. Check that the coolant level is between the UPPER and LOWER level marks in the reserve tank.

If the coolant level is dropping noticeably or the reserve tank is empty, you likely have a serious leak. Have your scooter inspected by your dealer.

Adding Coolant

If the coolant level is below the lower level, add the recommended coolant until the level reaches the UPPER level mark.

Add fluid only from the reserve tank cap and do not remove radiator cap.

1. Pull the floor mat off.

2. Remove the reserve tank lid.

3. Remove the reserve tank cap and add fluid while monitoring the coolant level.

• Do not overfill above the UPPER level mark.
• Make sure no foreign objects enter the reserve tank opening.

4. Securely reinstall the cap.

5. Install the reserve tank lid.

6. Install the floor mat.

WARNING

Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray out, potentially scalding you.

Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator cap.

Changing Coolant

Have your dealer change the coolant unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically qualified.

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