2024 Honda NX500 (CB500XA) Oil and Filter Change - Page 1

Also applicable to the Honda CBR500RA and CB500FA (and possibly other Honda 500 models)

This is a step-by-step guide to changing the oil and oil filter on a Honda NX500 (CB500X). It is based on the author’s observations and experience changing the oil and oil filter on a 2024 Honda NX500 and on information contained in the official 2024 Honda 500 series service manual which covers the CBR500RA, CB500FA and the NX500 (CB500XA).

Disclosure: While the author has attempted to provide correct and complete information, sometimes errors or omissions may occur. By using this document and following the procedures and advice below, the user assumes all risk and responsibility for injury or damage to their motorcycle. The author has been servicing motorcycles for many years (not as a profession) and is mostly self-taught (no formal training in motorcycle servicing). It is recommended that you consult the Honda NX500 (or an earlier CB500X) owner’s manual and/or service manual.

By learning to change the oil and oil filter, you can save money, learn more about your bike, gain the satisfaction of maintaining your bike yourself, as well as saving yourself a lot of inconvenience. There is nothing technically challenging about the procedure. Use the correct tools and supplies for the job, and take your time. Read all of the instructions before beginning.

Supplies you may need

• 10W-30 motorcycle oil (2.7 L)
• new Honda oil filter
• new sealing washer for the oil drain bolt
• clean funnel for adding oil to engine (optional if you're careful)
• funnel for pouring dirty oil into containers for disposal
• rags and/or shop towels
• disposable gloves (nitrile)
• drain pan or pail to drain used oil into
• newspaper or cardboard to protect floor from spills

Tools you need or may find helpful

• torque wrench accurate at 24 N.m and 30 N.m
• 12 mm socket, ratchet (and 6-inch extension) for removing the oil drain bolt
• oil filter socket (there is one available from Honda, or check at an automotive supply store)

Information from Honda NX500 Service Manual

Service manual instructions

The 2024 NX500 (CB500XA) owner's manual does not provide any instructions for changing the oil. The 2018 CB500X manual does, though.

• Warm up the engine.
• Stop the engine and remove the oil filler cap.
• Place a drain pan under the engine oil drain bolt to catch the oil.
• Remove the oil drain bolt and sealing washer.
• Drain the engine oil.
• After the oil has drained completely, install the drain bolt with a new sealing washer.
• Tighten the drain bolt to the specified torque: 30 N.m (22 lbf.ft).
• Remove the oil filter cartridge with the oil filter wrench.
• Check that the oil filter boss protrusion from the crankcase is within the specified length: 15.5 - 16.5 mm.
• Apply engine oil to the threads and O-ring of a new oil filter cartridge.
• Install the new oil filter and tighten to the specified torque: 26 N.m (19 lbf.ft).
• Fill the engine with the recommended engine oil.
• Check the oil level (see below).
• Make sure there are no oil leaks.

Checking The Oil Level (according to service manual)

• Start the engine and let it idle for 3-5 minutes.
• Stop the engine and wait 2 - 3 minutes.
• Hold the motorcycle upright (on level ground).
• Check the oil level in the inspection window.
• If the oil level is below the lower-level line, remove the oil filler cap and fill the crankcase with the recommended oil to the upper-level line.
• Check that the O-ring on the oil filler cap is in good condition, and replace if necessary.
• Apply engine oil to the O-ring of the cap.
• Install the oil filler cap.

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