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How do you change the oil in a 2005 Honda GoldWing?

Changing the Oil on a 2005 Honda GoldWing.

1. Gather your materials:

* New oil filter (Honda part number 15410-MCG-000)

* 3.7 quarts of Honda GN4 10W-40 engine oil

* Oil drain pan

* Funnel

* Wrench

* Rags

2. Prepare your motorcycle.

* Place the motorcycle on the center stand.

* Allow the engine to cool down completely.

* Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

3. Locate the oil drain plug.

* The oil drain plug is located on the bottom of the engine, near the front.

4. Drain the old oil.

* Place the oil drain pan under the oil drain plug.

* Loosen the oil drain plug with the wrench.

* Allow the oil to drain completely.

5. Replace the oil drain plug.

* Tighten the oil drain plug with the wrench.

6. Locate the oil filter.

* The oil filter is located on the left side of the engine, near the top.

7. Remove the oil filter.

* Use the wrench to loosen the oil filter.

* Be careful not to spill any oil.

8. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the gasket of the new oil filter.

* This will help to create a seal and prevent leaks.

9. Screw on the new oil filter.

* Hand-tighten the oil filter until it is snug.

* Do not overtighten the oil filter.

10. Add new oil to the engine.

* Use the funnel to add 3.7 quarts of new engine oil to the engine.

* Check the oil level with the dipstick. The oil level should be between the "F" and "L" marks on the dipstick.

11. Replace the engine oil filler cap.

* Tighten the engine oil filler cap until it is snug.

12. Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes.

* This will circulate the new oil throughout the engine.

13. Check for leaks.

* Look under the motorcycle for any leaks. If you see any leaks, tighten the oil drain plug or oil filter until the leaks stop.

14. Reconnect the negative battery terminal.

* Tighten the negative battery terminal until it is snug.