Yamaha TMAX 530 DX / SX (SJ15) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
530cc Liquid-Cooled Parallel-Twin DOHC 8-Valve YCC-T (Wet Multiplate Auto CVT) · Source: Yamaha TMAX 530 DX / SX (SJ15) (2017–2019) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Yamaha TMAX 530 DX / SX (SJ15) (2017–2019) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2017–2019 Yamaha TMAX 530 DX / SX (SJ15) (chassis SJ15/BV1/BX3) requires 2.7 L (2.85 US qt) of SAE 10W-40 (JASO MA2, API SG or higher) engine oil for a drain-only change and 2.9 L (3.06 US qt) with filter service (5GH-13440-80 / HF204). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 225 kPa / 2.25 bar / 33 PSI front (120/70R15M/C 56H) and 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI rear (160/60R15M/C 67H), paired with 2× NGK CR7E spark plug(s) and a YTZ12S battery.
Drain only: 2.7 L (2.85 US qt)
R 250 kPa (2.50 bar)
Est. Range: ~308 km (191 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Automatic Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-40 · JASO MA2 · API SG or higher |
| 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 | 5GH-13440-80 / HF204 |
| 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 | 43 N·m (31.7 lb-ft / 4.38 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 120/70R15M/C 56H · Rear: 160/60R15M/C 67H (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 225 kPa / 2.25 bar / 33 PSI Rear: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 225 kPa / 2.25 bar / 33 PSI Rear: 280 kPa / 2.80 bar / 41 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK CR7E × 2 (Gap: 0.7–0.8 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTZ12S (12V 11.0Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | Exposed Aramid Final Drive Belt (530/560) or Enclosed Chain Bath (500) |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Silicate-free ethylene-glycol OAT coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 530 cc · 45.9 hp @ 6,750 rpm · 53 N·m (39.1 lb-ft) @ 5,250 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 800 mm (31.5 in) · 216 kg (476 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 15 L (4.0 US gal) · ~20.5 km/L → ~308 km (191 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 5,000 km / 10,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 20,000 km / 20,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 40,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Built from 2017 to 2019 on chassis SJ15, the 6th-gen TMAX 530 introduced YCC-T ride-by-wire, TCS, a narrower 25mm carbon-fiber final belt, and DX power screen/cruise.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Despite its maxi-scooter bodywork, the SJ15 TMAX 530 runs an oil-bathed wet multiplate centrifugal clutch and strictly requires 2.9 L (with HF204 filter) of JASO MA2 10W-40 oil.
Garage Wrenching Gotchas
- Never spray chain lube on the exposed 25mm carbon-core final belt; set belt tension strictly with a frequency/deflection gauge so rear pulley bearings are not overloaded.
- Clean the twin CVT cooling air filter elements every 5,000–10,000 km; clogged CVT intake foam traps heat inside the dry variator case and glazes the V-belt prematurely.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What oil volume, JASO grade, and oil filter code does the Yamaha TMAX 530 DX / SX (SJ15) (2017–2019) require?
Because its wet multi-plate clutch shares engine oil with the gearbox, run SAE 10W-40 (JASO MA2) at 2.7 L (2.85 US qt) drain-only and 2.9 L (3.06 US qt) with filter (5GH-13440-80 / HF204).
How do you accurately check the oil level on the TMAX 530 DX / SX (SJ15), and what are its service intervals?
Hold the motorcycle dead-vertical on level ground 2–3 minutes after warm shutdown and verify the oil sits mid-way between the Upper and Lower marks in the crankcase sight glass—never on the sidestand. Torque the drain plug to 43 N·m with a new crush washer. Factory oil change intervals are every 5,000 km, with valve clearance inspection every 40,000 km.
What are the cold tire pressures, puncture repair type, seat height, and range of the TMAX 530 DX / SX (SJ15)?
Fitted with 120/70R15M/C 56H front and 160/60R15M/C 67H rear tubeless rims (compatible with roadside plug kits), set cold tire pressures to 33 / 36 PSI (225/250 kPa) solo or 33 / 41 PSI loaded. Seat height is 800 mm (31.5 in) at 216 kg wet weight, delivering ~308 km per 15 L tank.