Motorcycle Maintenance and Oil Information for 1996 Honda VT Shadow 600
An engine-oil service on the 1996 Honda VT Shadow 600 calls for more than a product match. Identify the correct oil requirement for this particular motorcycle, then follow the prescribed drain, refill, and final level-check steps.
What type of engine oil does a 1996 Honda VT Shadow 600 need?
In the product lookup for this model, 20W-50, 10W-30 are the engine-oil grades shown. Catalog-matched oil products include 20W-50 Synthetic V-Twin Motorcycle Oil, 10W-30 Synthetic Metric Motorcycle Oil. Check the owner’s manual for any additional oil requirements beyond the listed viscosity.
What oil filter does a 1996 Honda VT Shadow 600 need?
The oil-filter part numbers listed for this vehicle include EAOM103-EA, EAOM103C-EA.
