The Honda CRF is a sporty motorcycle, and keeping up with maintenance will ensure that your bike performs well on the road. Regular oil changes are a necessity, and you’ll need to know the engine oil capacity to keep your 2004 Honda CRF 70F to do them yourself.

Regularly maintaining your 2004 Honda CRF 70F is the best way to avoid a major breakdown and keep your bike running smoothly. But keeping up with a regular

maintenance schedule

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engine oil

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2004 Honda CRF 70F engine oil capacity

The engine oil capacity is how much oil your 2004 Honda CRF 70F requires for each oil change, and it’s the very first thing you need to know.

The 2004 CRF 70F has an engine oil capacity of 0.8 quarts after disassembly and 0.6 quarts after draining. Be careful not to confuse this number with your

engine’s displacement

, which is the volume of its cylinders.

What kind of oil does a 2004 Honda CRF 70F need?

Your 2004 Honda CRF 70F is compatible with 10W-40 synthetic motor oil. Now let’s break down what those letters and numbers actually mean.

The “W” indicates winter and the numbers express the oil viscosity, which is how easily the oil flows through the engine at different temperatures. The first number is the viscosity at a cold start and the second is the viscosity at average operating temperatures (often 212 degrees Fahrenheit).

While 10W-40 performs well in cold weather conditions and will reduce

wear and tear

on your engine, not all motor oil brands are created equal. Generally, it's best to stick with what the owner’s manual says is best. Honda recommends their full synthetic 10W-40 motor oil for the CRF 70F.

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How often to change oil on a 2004 Honda CRF 70F

It’s recommended your Honda CRF 70F’s oil every 600 miles or six months—whichever comes first. You should

check your oil

once a month for contaminants to make you're keeping up with your motorbike’s oil changes.

However, you’ll need to change your oil sooner if you notice:

Dirty oil that’s textured and gritty

Low oil levels

Your engine is noisier than usual

Blinking engine warning lights

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How to change your oil

You’ll need a socket wrench, drain pan, parts cleaning spray, shop rag, and of course 1 quart of 10W-40 synthetic oil. Now that you’ve gathered all your tools, it’s time to

change your engine oil

Warm up your engine to operating temperatures by taking your CRF 70F on a quick five-minute ride. Then, follow these steps to change your oil:

Unscrew the oil cap and set aside

Remove the drain plug and washer located on the right side of the engine crankcase

Drain the engine oil into the drain pan rocking the motorcycle side to side

Reinstall the cleaned drain plug and washer

Unscrew the right crankcase cover to access the clutch assembly

Remove the oil screen from under the clutch assembly

Clean the oil screen by spraying with the parts cleaning solution and wiping away any soot

Reinstall the clean oil screen and reattach the engine crankcase cover

Fill the engine with new oil

After you allow your engine to idle for a few minutes, use your dipstick to check your oil levels and make sure you don’t have any leaks.

After changing your oil, it’s a good idea to turn on your car and let your engine run for about 30 seconds before you check the oil level. This will give you a more accurate measurement, and you’ll be able to top it off if necessary.

However, no oil change is complete without proper clean-up. Pour the soiled oil into a sealed container and bring it to your local recycling center to dispose of it sustainably.

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