SYM Maxsym TL 508 — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
508cc Liquid-Cooled Parallel-Twin DOHC 8-Valve Sport Maxi-Scooter (Wet Multi-Plate Clutch · 520 Chain) · Source: SYM Maxsym TL 508 Official Owner’s Manual & Workshop Specifications
According to the SYM Maxsym TL 508 Official Owner’s Manual & Workshop Specifications, the 2022–Present SYM Maxsym TL 508 (chassis TL50W/TL1) requires 2.7 L (2.85 US qt) of SAE 10W-40 (JASO MA2, API SN Fully Synthetic) engine oil for a drain-only change and 2.9 L (3.06 US qt) with filter service (1540A-TL1-000 / HF147). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 230 kPa / 2.30 bar / 33 PSI front (120/70 R15 56H) and 280 kPa / 2.80 bar / 41 PSI rear (160/60 R15 67H), paired with 2× NGK CPR7EA-9 spark plug(s) and a YTZ14S / TTZ14S battery.
Drain only: 2.7 L (2.85 US qt)
R 280 kPa (2.80 bar)
Est. Range: ~269 km (167 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Automatic Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-40 (Alt: SAE 15W-50 (혹서기 고속 투어 허용)) · JASO MA2 · API SN Fully Synthetic |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 2.7 L (2.85 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 2.9 L (3.06 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 3.5 L (3.70 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 1540A-TL1-000 / HF147 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold bike upright on level ground 3–5 min after warm shutdown; read crankcase sight glass |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 28 N·m (20.7 lb-ft / 2.86 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 120/70 R15 56H · Rear: 160/60 R15 67H (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 230 kPa / 2.30 bar / 33 PSI Rear: 280 kPa / 2.80 bar / 41 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 230 kPa / 2.30 bar / 33 PSI Rear: 280 kPa / 2.80 bar / 41 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK CPR7EA-9 × 2 (Gap: 0.8–0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTZ14S / TTZ14S (12V 11.2Ah Sealed MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | 520 Sealed O-Ring Final Drive Chain (Motorcycle-style exposed chain — lube every 1,000 km) |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Silicate-Free Ethylene Glycol Premix Coolant (~1.6 L) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 508 cc · 45.5 hp @ 6,750 rpm · 49.9 N·m (36.8 lb-ft) @ 5,250 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 795 mm (31.3 in) · 227 kg (500 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 12.5 L (3.3 US gal) · ~21.5 km/L → ~269 km (167 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 5,000 km / 10,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 10,000 km / 15,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 20,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Upgraded in 2022 from the Euro 4 Maxsym TL 500 (465cc, 40.7 hp) to the Euro 5 Maxsym TL 508, boring displacement out to 508cc (45.5 hp / 49.9 N·m) and adding standard Keyless ignition and TCS.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
CRITICAL MECHANICAL RULE: Despite looking like a scooter, the mid-engine Maxsym TL 508 runs an oil-bathed WET multi-plate automatic clutch! NEVER pour JASO MB scooter oil or the clutch plates will glaze and slip—always use JASO MA / MA2 (SAE 10W-40) motorcycle oil (2.9 L with spin-on filter 1540A-TL1-000 / HF147)!
Garage Wrenching Gotchas
- Unlike belt-driven TMAX 560, the Maxsym TL 508 drives its rear 15-inch wheel via an exposed 520 O-ring chain on the right side (while housing its internal CVT V-belt inside the left case for 20,000 km service)—clean and lube the chain every 1,000 km!
- There are THREE air filters to service: one main engine intake panel plus left/right CVT cooling air filters—clogged CVT duct filters cook the internal V-belt prematurely.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why can’t I use JASO MB scooter oil in a SYM Maxsym TL 508?
Because its multi-plate automatic clutch operates submerged inside the 2.9 L engine oil bath! Friction-modified JASO MB scooter oils cause severe clutch judder and slippage; JASO MA2 is mandatory.
Which aftermarket oil filter fits the SYM Maxsym TL 508?
OEM part 1540A-TL1-000 cross-references directly to Hiflofiltro HF147 (the same spin-on filter specification used on Yamaha’s TMAX series).
Does the Maxsym TL 508 have separate rear hub gear oil like 125–300cc scooters?
Because power exits mid-frame through an internal reduction stage straight to an external 520 chain (no scooter wheel-hub gearbox on the swingarm tip), routine drivetrain care focuses on 2.9 L JASO MA2 engine oil and 1,000 km chain lubrication.