Kawasaki KX250 Oil Change 

If you own a Kawasaki motorcycle, knowing how to do an oil change service on your own always comes in handy, especially if it’s a dirt bike.

Watch our Kawasaki KX250F oil change video above and follow the steps below to get this simple maintenance job done in a matter of minutes. 

Tools and Supplies Needed – Kawasaki KX 250 Oil Change

Tools

• Flathead screwdriver
• 8mm, 12mm sockets
• Pliers
• Drain pan

Supplies

• 5W-40 motorcycle oil
• Oil filter

How to Change Kawasaki KX250 Oil

Step 1. Remove the oil fill cap with a flathead screwdriver to help the crankcase vent properly.

Step 2. Position a drain pan under the engine and remove the oil drain bolt with a 12mm socket.

NOTE: Inspect the crush washer for damage and replace it if necessary to prevent leaks.

Step 3. Let the engine oil drain out, then reinstall the crush washer and drain bolt, and torque it to 15 foot-pounds.

Step 4. Remove the three 8mm bolts from the oil filter cap, followed by the cap itself.

NOTE: Be careful not to lose the spring that’s housed under the oil filter cap.

Step 5. Remove the old oil filter.

PRO TIP: Before installing the new oil filter, spray the inside of the oil filter case with some contact cleaner to clean out any contaminants. 

Step 6. Install the new oil filter with the rubber grommet facing forward.

Step 7. Reinstall the oil filter cap and torque the 8mm bolts that hold it in place to 9 foot-pounds. 

Step 8. Fill the engine with 0.85 quarts of motorcycle oil, then reinstall the oil fill cap.

PRO TIP: Kawasaki recommends using Castrol 5W-40 motorcycle oil. 

Step 9. Run the engine on idle for about 3-5 minutes to circulate the oil within the engine, then shut it off and let it sit for a minute so the oil can settle.

Step 10. Check the oil level sight glass just below the brake lever. The oil level should be between the middle and upper portion of the sight window. Top off the oil if necessary, then reinstall the oil fill cap and you’re done. 

The steps for changing the oil in a Kawasaki dirt bike are the same or similar across all models. However, if you want to see an oil change service done on another Kawasaki dirt bike, watch the video below to learn how to change the oil in a Kawasaki KLX 250.