Yamaha DT

Brake fluid capacity & service interval

Yamaha DT brake fluid capacity ranges between min and max. Service intervals include checks at 1000 km and 6000 km or 12 months, with a fluid change required every 24 months. The data covers 2 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
DT 50, SM/R/X (2003-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 6000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 24 months
DT 50, SM/R/X (2003-2017)
  • Use: Initial service
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 1000 km

Additional Notes

  • The Yamaha DT 50 SM/R/X brake fluid level is maintained between the minimum and maximum marks on the reservoir, which is a standard range-based fill rather than a fixed volume capacity.
  • Under normal use conditions, the brake fluid level on the DT 50 SM/R/X is checked at intervals of 6000 km or every 12 months, whichever comes first.
  • The fluid change interval under normal use is set at 24 months, which reflects the degradation of brake fluid over time due to moisture absorption rather than mileage alone.
  • An initial service check of the brake fluid level is specified at 1000 km, a much shorter interval than the recurring 6000 km check, consistent with early break-in inspection practices for hydraulic systems.
  • The initial service entry carries no fluid change interval, only a level check at 1000 km, while the normal use entry is the one that establishes both the recurring check schedule and the 24-month replacement cycle.

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