News:

This forum is run by RPM and donations from members.

It is the donations of the members that help offset the operating cost of the forum. The secondary benefit of being a contributing member is the ability to save big during RPM Holiday sales. For more information please check out this link: Membership has its privileges 

Thank you for your support of the all mighty FJ.

Main Menu

Simple oil change.

Started by Ognog, May 15, 2016, 04:51:54 PM

Previous topic - Next topic
Print
Go Down Pages1 2
User actions

Ognog

May 15, 2016, 04:51:54 PM
I am getting a low oil light when I was low on gas and noticed its intermittent regardless I have opted to swap the filter and oil but can't seem to find a concrete anything saying what I'll need to do the job.
New 1986 FJ1200 owner as of 4/18.

Pat Conlon

#1
May 15, 2016, 06:22:36 PM
Quote from: Ognog on May 15, 2016, 04:51:54 PM
.... regardless I have opted to swap the filter and oil but can't seem to find a concrete anything saying what I'll need to do the job.

Swap them with what?
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

FJmonkey

#2
May 15, 2016, 06:26:00 PM
I think you are asking about the low oil light. Does it come on during hard acceleration or going up hill?
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

Pat Conlon

#3
May 15, 2016, 06:30:20 PM
Senior Simian, the hint is in the title of his post.
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

FJmonkey

#4
May 15, 2016, 06:33:15 PM
The second question remains the same. I stand corrected on the first.  :blush:
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

Pat Conlon

#5
May 15, 2016, 07:17:22 PM
Ok, "swap the filter and oil..." meaning change your oil and filter...
In your 1986 FJ1200 Owners Handbook on 6-7 are step by step instructions (with pictures)  on how to change your oil and oil filter.

Lots of good stuff in the Owners Handbook.
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

Ognog

#6
May 15, 2016, 07:51:24 PM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on May 15, 2016, 06:22:36 PM
Quote from: Ognog on May 15, 2016, 04:51:54 PM
.... regardless I have opted to swap the filter and oil but can't seem to find a concrete anything saying what I'll need to do the job.

Swap them with what?

That's exactly the question what size filter do I need and what oil should I use.
New 1986 FJ1200 owner as of 4/18.

Ognog

#7
May 15, 2016, 07:52:31 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on May 15, 2016, 06:26:00 PM
I think you are asking about the low oil light. Does it come on during hard acceleration or going up hill?

No it's just on and then shuts off after a little while. Didn't come on consistently. Also I'll have to see if the fuel level may have affected it some how as I just went through my first take of gas and didn't see it early on.
New 1986 FJ1200 owner as of 4/18.

Ognog

#8
May 15, 2016, 08:00:48 PM
Quote from: Pat Conlon on May 15, 2016, 07:17:22 PM
Ok, "swap the filter and oil..." meaning change your oil and filter...
In your 1986 FJ1200 Owners Handbook on 6-7 are step by step instructions (with pictures)  on how to change your oil and oil filter.

Lots of good stuff in the Owners Handbook.

20w40 on the oil but I did not see filter specs.
New 1986 FJ1200 owner as of 4/18.

Shane4371

#9
May 15, 2016, 08:01:50 PM
K/N401 is what I use on my 86fj1200

Shane4371

#10
May 15, 2016, 08:04:03 PM
Quote from: Shane4371 on May 15, 2016, 08:01:50 PM
K/N401 is what I use on my 86fj1200
oil filter,fram filters are cheap.the k/ns are kinda pricey but it's worth it

Pat Conlon

#11
May 15, 2016, 08:04:54 PM
Quote from: Ognog on May 15, 2016, 07:51:24 PM

That's exactly the question what size filter do I need and what oil should I use.

You need a oil filter for a 1986 Yamaha FJ1200 (all years '84-'93 use the same filter)
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

copper

#12
May 15, 2016, 08:06:49 PM
The filter is a canister you will several brand options but just one filter unless you change over to the rpm adapter

http://rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=HF40

Then you can use spin on filters http://rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=spinonfilteradapter

CutterBill

#13
May 16, 2016, 07:08:18 AM
The OP's next question will be "How do I fix a stripped drain plug?"   :dash2:
Never Slow Down, Never Grow Old.

Current Stable:                                                     
FJ1100                                              
FJ1200 (4)
1999 Yamaha WR400 (street-legal)
2015 Super Tenere
2002 Honda Goldwing

Ognog

#14
May 16, 2016, 10:58:15 PM
Quote from: CutterBill on May 16, 2016, 07:08:18 AM
The OP's next question will be "How do I fix a stripped drain plug?"   :dash2:

Haha I'll be sure to credit you in that posting lol
New 1986 FJ1200 owner as of 4/18.
Print
Go Up Pages1 2
User actions