Home›Repair guides›Yanmar›Lube oil filter replacement

Yanmar 6LY2-STE — Lube oil filter replacement

Maintenance

For the Yanmar 6LY2-STE, from the Yanmar service manual.

Applies to: Yanmar 6LY2-STE, Yanmar 6LY2-STE/6LY2A-STP/6LYA-STP engine

Parts for this job

Part numbers from the service-parts list for Yanmar 6LY2-STE. Verify against your serial number before ordering; some links are affiliate links.

Procedure

  1. Remove lube oil filter with filter wrench.
  2. Clean filter mounting surface.
  3. Coat rubber packing with lube oil.
  4. Screw in until packing contacts, tighten about 3/4 turn.
  5. Run engine and check for oil leakage.

Tools required

Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.

Full service-parts list: Yanmar 6LY2-STE →

Source: Yanmar service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

More Yanmar repair guides →