Oil Filter Part Numbers

These filters will fit the V Star 1300. Listed in order of recommended preference based on the Motorcycle Oil Filter Cross Reference.

• Amsoil EAOM-103  (The only filter that filters to 15 microns absolute, 5 microns partially)
• Amsoil EAOM-103C  (Chrome)
• Purolator  PL14610 PureONE (3.25 in long - Can be found at PepBoys)
• Purolator  PL14612 PureONE (2.5 in long) 
• Mobil 1  M1-110 (3.25 in long - Can be found at PepBoys, however sometimes may need to ask an associate as it may not be on the shelf)
• Mobil 1  M1-108 (2.5 in long) 
• Bosch 3323 (3.25 in long)
• K&N 303  Same as the 147, but with a larger capacity.  It's great because of the 17mm nut on the end that allows removal with the same wrench used for draining the oil. 
• K&N 147  is the same size as the OEM filter, but the 303 is larger capacity.
• WalMart SuperTech  ST7317 (3.25 in long - Found at Wal-Mart and can be had for around $2. Easily the best value if price is a concern.)
• Purolator Premium  L14612
• Yamaha OEM  5DM-13440-00

 Others not rated in above article:

• Kawasaki 16097-0004
• STP SDF13
• FRAM 6017A
• HASTINGS LF-113
• HI FLO HF-303
• EMGO 10-82220
• Bosch 3300 (2.5 in long)
• WIX 51358
• NAPA Gold 1358
• Purolator ML16817
• PER-FORM J-503

Oil Change Intervals

Based on XVS1300 Operator's Manual.

• 600 mi (Post Break-In Inspection) - Oil and Filter
• 4,000 mi - Oil Only (I would disagree with this and change the filter, too. Jack)
• 8,000 mi - Oil and Filter
• 12,000 mi - Oil Only (I would disagree with this and change the filter, too. Jack)
• 16,000 mi - Oil and Filter
• 20,000 mi - Oil Only (I would disagree with this and change the filter, too. Jack)

Recommended Oil

Yamaha recommends using Yamalube in one of their blends found listed in your owner's manual.

Recommended "Non-Motorcycle" Conventional Oils:

• Mobil Clean 5000 10w-40 - Easily found at Wal-Mart and auto parts stores.
• Any GOOD oil except 5w30 or 10w30. These usually contain friction modifiers that are known to make the clutch slip.

Recommended "Non-Motorcycle" Synthetic Oils:

• Mobil 1 15w-50 "Gold Cap" - Easily found at Wal-Mart and auto parts stores. More expensive that Shell Rotella, but reported as a good non-motorcycle synthetic choice.
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Recommended "Motorcycle" Synthetic Oils:

• Amsoil 10w-40 MCF
• Amsoil 20w-50 MCV
• Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10w-40
• Mobil 1 V-Twin 20w-50
• Shell Rotella T6 5w-40  ( Excellent analysis report by Blackstone Labs - in Indiana - after oil was used in a V*1300)
• Motul 300V 5w-40, 10w-40, 15w-50 
• Castrol Power RS Racing 4T, 5w-40, 10w-40, 10w-50  
• Magnetic Oil Drain Plug

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