Motorcycle Maintenance and Oil Information for 2012 Yamaha V-Star 250
Before you purchase oil for the 2012 Yamaha V-Star 250, compare the catalog match against the motorcycle’s service requirements. The right viscosity is only one consideration; the applicable oil standards and filling procedure also matter.
What kind of engine oil does a 2012 Yamaha V-Star 250 need?
For this motorcycle, the catalog shows 10W-40, 10W-30 among its engine-oil grades. Products shown for this application 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 is the engine oil capacity for a 2012 Yamaha V-Star 250?
The listed engine-oil capacity for this vehicle is 1.69 quarts.
Which oil filter is listed for a 2012 Yamaha V-Star 250?
The oil-filter part numbers listed for this vehicle include 24935-EA.

