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Yamaha VMAX

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the Yamaha VMAX — from 1985 to 2020.

19852020 Yamaha VMAX

1679cc DOHC V4 (VMX17) · Shaft

200 hp / 123 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight10W-40
Capacity5.3 qt

Transmission

Type5-Speed
FluidShared with engine oil

Coolant

TypeYamalube 50/50 Coolant
Capacity2.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Differentials

Rear fluidYamalube Shaft Drive Oil

Fuel

Tank4.2 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Front120/70R18
Rear200/50R18
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)36 PSI

Battery

Group sizeYTZ14S
Shop group YTZ14S battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.028 in
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Service Intervals

Oil change3,750 mi
Coolant flush24,000 mi
Brake fluid12,000 mi
Spark plugs8,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter8,000 mi