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Title: Changing oil - AK550
Post by: JustWait on March 21, 2021, 04:25:20 PM

Has anyone changed their own oil in their AK550? If so, I was curious how much body work had to be removed to get to the oil filter? Is it best to let the shop do it?  I am always worried about possibly breaking a tab.

Title: Re: Changing oil - AK550
Post by: WEL on March 22, 2021, 11:12:09 PM

I did an oil change recently on my AK550. There are quite a few screws, bolts and plastic fasteners to remove, but it was not that difficult. I took my time and was very careful as I moved the plastic parts out of the way.

Title: Re: Changing oil - AK550
Post by: JustWait on March 23, 2021, 12:35:31 AM

Wel-I appreciate your reply. I am going to try to at least do the first one. I believe that is supposed to be at somewhere around 180-200 miles.  I will definitely take my time as you have done.  Thank you Wel.

Title: Re: Changing oil - AK550
Post by: WEL on March 23, 2021, 05:04:34 AM

Quote from: JustWait on March 23, 2021, 12:35:31 AM

Wel-I appreciate your reply. I am going to try to at least do the first one. I believe that is supposed to be at somewhere around 180-200 miles.  I will definitely take my time as you have done.  Thank you Wel.

According to the owners manual first oil change is 600 miles. I did it at around 500 miles.

Title: Re: Changing oil - AK550
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on March 23, 2021, 11:45:42 AM

I look forward to reports after a DIY valve check, if oil changes are like this on this flagship Kymco.
Stig

Title: Re: Changing oil - AK550
Post by: CROSSBOLT on March 23, 2021, 01:04:11 PM

Quote from: WEL on March 22, 2021, 11:12:09 PM

I did an oil change recently on my AK550. There are quite a few screws, bolts and plastic fasteners to remove, but it was not that difficult. I took my time and was very careful as I moved the plastic parts out of the way.

All that for an oil change? Please post some pictures!