Motorcycle Maintenance and Oil Information for 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1597
For the 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1597, the product catalog provides a starting point when choosing a lubricant. Before servicing the engine, verify the complete manufacturer specification and the procedure used to check the final oil level.
What type of oil does a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1597 take?
For this motorcycle, the catalog shows 20W-50, 10W-40 among its engine-oil grades. Products shown for this application include 20W-50 Synthetic V-Twin Motorcycle Oil, 10W-40 Synthetic Metric Motorcycle Oil. Check the owner’s manual for any additional oil requirements beyond the listed viscosity.
What is the engine oil capacity for a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1597?
The listed engine-oil capacity for this vehicle is 4.44 quarts.
Which oil filter is listed for a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1597?
The oil-filter part numbers listed for this vehicle include EAOM103-EA, EAOM103C-EA.

