Motorcycle Maintenance and Oil Information for 1996 Yamaha VMAX 1200
When preparing an oil change for the 1996 Yamaha VMAX 1200, review the engine’s oil requirements and its recommended level-check method. The answers below identify what this catalog actually lists for the motorcycle.
What type of engine oil does a 1996 Yamaha VMAX 1200 need?
The listed engine-oil viscosities for this application are 10W-40, 10W-30. Catalog-matched oil products include 10W-40 Synthetic Metric 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 Yamaha VMAX 1200 need?
The oil-filter part numbers listed for this vehicle include EAOM103-EA, EAOM103C-EA.
