Vespa LX 150 3V ie — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
154.8cc Forced Air-Cooled Single SOHC 3-Valve EFI · Source: Vespa LX 150 3V ie (2012–2016) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Vespa LX 150 3V ie (2012–2016) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2012–2016 Vespa LX 150 3V ie (chassis ZAPM68400/RP8M664) requires 1.05 L (1.11 US qt) of SAE 5W-40 (JASO MA2, API SL / ACEA A3 Full Synthetic 5W-40) engine oil for a drain-only change and 1.2 L (1.27 US qt) with filter service (Piaggio 82635R / HF183). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 160 kPa / 1.60 bar / 23 PSI front (110/70-11 45L) and 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI rear (120/70-10 54L), paired with 1× NGK CR7EKB / MR7BI-8 spark plug(s) and a YTX7L-BS battery.
Drain only: 1.05 L (1.11 US qt)
R 200 kPa (2.00 bar)
Est. Range: ~285 km (177 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Dry Centrifugal CVT Belt Drive |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 5W-40 · JASO MA2 · API SL / ACEA A3 Full Synthetic 5W-40 |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 1.05 L (1.11 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 1.2 L (1.27 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 1.35 L (1.43 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | Piaggio 82635R / HF183 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Upright on level ground; screw dipstick ALL THE WAY IN, then remove to read level |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 24 N·m (17.7 lb-ft / 2.45 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
| Final Drive / Bevel Gear Oil | 200 ml (0.20 L) — SAE 80W-90 GL-4/GL-5 (200–270 ml rear hub gear oil) |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 110/70-11 45L · Rear: 120/70-10 54L (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 160 kPa / 1.60 bar / 23 PSI Rear: 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 180 kPa / 1.80 bar / 26 PSI Rear: 220 kPa / 2.20 bar / 32 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK CR7EKB / MR7BI-8 × 1 (Gap: 0.7–0.8 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTX7L-BS (12V 6.0Ah MF AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | Dry Centrifugal V-Belt CVT — Inspect/replace V-belt and rollers every 15,000–20,000 km |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Air/Oil-Cooled Engine (No liquid coolant) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 155 cc · 12.7 hp @ 7,750 rpm · 12.8 N·m (9.4 lb-ft) @ 6,250 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 785 mm (30.9 in) · 116 kg (256 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 7.5 L (2.0 US gal) · ~38 km/L → ~285 km (177 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 10,000 km / 10,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 10,000 km / 10,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 20,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Pre-Primavera 155cc 3-valve small-frame scooter pairing brisk urban acceleration with classic 11-inch front and 10-inch rear wheels.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Protect the air-cooled 155cc 3V top end with full-synthetic SAE 5W-40 (1.2 L w/ filter 82635R) and 200 ml of SAE 80W-90 final-drive oil.