{"id":28062,"date":"2022-05-05T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-04T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=28062"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:45:58","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:45:58","slug":"thoughts-motorcycle-oil-change-first-time-occasionally-oil-cooler-too","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20220505\/blogs\/thoughts\/thoughts-motorcycle-oil-change-first-time-occasionally-oil-cooler-too","title":{"rendered":"Thoughts: Motorcycle oil change. First time. Occasionally the oil cooler too (\u00b4\u2200\uff40*\uff09\uff73\uff8c\uff8c"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"decob-3347893101\" class=\"decob- decob-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/advertise\" aria-label=\"ad_sample_1456_180_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/ad_sample_1456_180_1.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/ad_sample_1456_180_1.png 1456w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/ad_sample_1456_180_1-300x37.png 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/ad_sample_1456_180_1-1024x127.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/ad_sample_1456_180_1-768x95.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1456px) 100vw, 1456px\" width=\"812\" height=\"100\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/DSC03158-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/DSC03158-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/DSC03158-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/DSC03158-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/DSC03158-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/DSC03158.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I want to drain the old oil thoroughly. <br>Especially old, degraded oil, or when you&#8217;re not sure what was in there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It might also be effective when switching to a new brand of oil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/DSC03157-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/DSC03157-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/DSC03157-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/DSC03157-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/DSC03157-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/DSC03157.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Replacing the oil filter at the same time is very reassuring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you own it yourself and know its history well, you can adjust the frequency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/DSC03156-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/DSC03156-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/DSC03156-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/DSC03156-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/DSC03156-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/DSC03156.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OEM drain bolts don&#8217;t cost much. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If it looks dirty, go ahead and replace it. Aluminum ones make me a bit nervous, so it might be better to avoid them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applying a little fluorine grease to the gasket seems to reduce oil seepage. <br>Feel free to give it a try. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/DSC03158-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/DSC03158-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/DSC03158-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/DSC03158-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/DSC03158-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/DSC03158.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This time I drained some seriously degraded oil before switching to fresh oil (Shell Advance Ultra 15W-50). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the initial state, the engine sound and smoothness from idle have improved dramatically. <br>That said, this time the swap was from such a terrible condition that improvement is naturally expected. Engine oil changes definitely make a difference you can feel, but whether it&#8217;s dramatic? I&#8217;m not so sure&#8230; <br>I prioritize good shift feel and the oil&#8217;s ability to recover and durability after heat exposure. Generally speaking, keeping the oil from being exposed to excessive heat helps maintain good condition longer. *Oil temperature management is important! ( \uff9f\u0414\uff9f) <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I want to drain the old oil thoroughly. Especially old, degraded oil, or when you&#8217;re not sure what was in there. 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