How to Change the Oil Filter on a Yamaha XV1100 Jet Ski

Yamaha manufactures its own brand of personal water craft (PWC) known as the WaveRunner, which should not be confused with Jet Ski -- a brand name of PWCs made by Kawasaki. WaveRunners require routine maintenance to stay running in top form. One maintenance job that must be done regularly is changing the oil. In addition to draining the old oil and adding fresh motor oil, owners must change the oil filter. Replacement filters are available at marine dealerships and parts stores.

Things You'll Need

  • Oil filter wrench
  • Drip pan
  • New oil filter
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Instructions

    • 1

      Unlatch the Yamaha's seat clamps and lift the seat to access the oil filter -- located on the left-lower section of the engine, toward the rear of the compartment.

    • 2

      Place the drain pan under the filter, and then slip the oil filter wrench over the body of the filter.

    • 3

      Twist the filter with the filter wrench to loosen and remove it. Screw in the new filter by hand, and tighten it with the oil filter wrench.

    • 4

      Dispose of the oil and the filter.