Quick Vespa oil change question

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Quick Vespa oil change question

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Does anyone know if the exhaust needs to come off to change the oil filter please.

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Model and year?
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Would seriously hope not!
Try YouTube...

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XMax400Paul wrote:Would seriously hope not!
Try YouTube...
Good idea!

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No mention of removing the exhaust in the workshop manual bud

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Remove dipstick - remove oil drain bolt with 17mm spanner - drain oil into a pan - also remove internal plastic filter - remove oil filter with removal tool - no requirement for exhaust removal - lean scooter to the side to get all the oil out - refit drain bolt and the clean plastic filter - renew OEM oil filter - fil with 1300cc of suitable engine oil refit the dipstick - run engine then check level and top up if necessary - fully tighten the dipstick to get an accurate reading or check this video

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Symcity wrote:Remove dipstick - remove oil drain bolt with 17mm spanner - drain oil into a pan - also remove internal plastic filter - remove oil filter with removal tool - no requirement for exhaust removal - lean scooter to the side to get all the oil out - refit drain bolt and the clean plastic filter - renew OEM oil filter - fil with 1300cc of suitable engine oil refit the dipstick - run engine then check level and top up if necessary - fully tighten the dipstick to get an accurate reading or check this video
Thanks Sym, I'll get to and order said filter.

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As said the exhaust does not have to come off. But the filter is still a little awkward to get at so get a filter removal tool. Chain or strap type is best. Again Halfords do a nice chain type for £4.95 that will fit the small size of the GTS.I did mine without the tool but wished I had used one as it's quicker and easier.
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Data wrote:As said the exhaust does not have to come off. But the filter is still a little awkward to get at so get a filter removal tool. Chain or strap type is best. Again Halfords do a nice chain type for £4.95 that will fit the small size of the GTS.I did mine without the tool but wished I had used one as it's quicker and easier.
I think I can borrow one, if not I'll get one too. Cheers for the info.

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