Motorcycle Maintenance and Oil Information for 2012 Yamaha VMAX 1700
When preparing an oil change for the 2012 Yamaha VMAX 1700, 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 kind of engine oil does a 2012 Yamaha VMAX 1700 need?
For the engine-oil application, the database lists 10W-40, 20W-50. The matching oil selection includes 10W-40 Synthetic Metric Motorcycle Oil, 20W-50 Synthetic V-Twin Motorcycle Oil. Check the owner’s manual for any additional oil requirements beyond the listed viscosity.
What is the oil capacity of a 2012 Yamaha VMAX 1700?
The listed engine-oil capacity for this vehicle is 4.97 quarts.
What kind of oil filter does a 2012 Yamaha VMAX 1700 take?
The oil-filter part numbers listed for this vehicle include EAOM103-EA, EAOM103C-EA.

