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IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle. Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

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Oil and Filter Change

WARNING
Spilled oil left on engine components or in the engine area may pose a fire hazard. Use shop rags to clean any spilled oil. If needed, use a non-flammable solvent on the rag to aid the cleaning process. Do not use any device such as pressurized water or air as this may disperse the oil onto engine components and could pose a fire hazard.
CAUTION
Engine oil is hot after use and can cause burns to skin.

Always change the oil and filter at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Interval Chart.

  1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. Place the transmission in PARK.

  2. Allow engine to cool down before draining oil.

  3. Place a drain pan under the engine crankcase and remove the drain plug 1 using a 6 mm Allen wrench..

  4. Access the oil filter through the driver’s side rear wheel well.

    NOTICE
    Wait two (2) minutes to allow oil to drain back to the sump.

  5. Place shop rags under the filter to catch any spilled oil during removal. Using the your hand, or an Oil Filter Wrench, turn the oil filter counter-clockwise until oil starts to drain through the slot in the skid plate. Allow the oil to stop draining before removing the filter completely. Tip the open end of the oil filter up to minimize oil spill. Ensure all shop rags are removed after cleaning up any spilled oil.

  6. Clean the filter sealing surface on the engine crankcase with a clean rag and ensure the original oil filter o-ring is not stuck to the crankcase.

  7. Lubricate the o-ring on the new oil filter with a film of clean engine oil. Check to make sure the o-ring is in good condition. Tighten to specification.

    TORQUE

    Oil Filter:

    Turn by hand until filter O-ring contacts sealing surface, then turn an additional 3/4 turn.

  8. Inspect the sealing washer on the drain plug for burrs or nicks. Replace the washer if it is damaged.

  9. Reinstall the engine crankcase drain plug. Torque drain plug to specification.

    TORQUE

    Engine Oil Drain Plug:

    12 ft-lbs (16 Nm)

  1. Remove the cargo box. Add engine oil through the oil fill cap 2 located on top of the engine valve cover.

  2. Fill the engine to the recommended specification. See the Specifications chapter.

  3. Start engine and allow it to idle for two-to-three (2-3) minutes.


  1. Stop the engine and inspect for leaks. Wait at least three (3) minutes before removing the oil dipstick.

  1. Remove the dipstick 3 and wipe it dry with a clean rag.

  2. Reinstall the dipstick to fully seat it. Make certain the dipstick is inserted all the way down to ensure an accurate reading.


  1. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level.

  2. Add the recommended oil as necessary to bring the oil level within the SAFE range (between the holes) on the dipstick. Do NOT overfill.

    IMPORTANT
    A rising oil level between checks during cold weather operation can indicate contaminants such as gas or moisture collecting in the crankcase. If the oil level is over the upper mark, change the oil immediately.

  3. When finished, reinstall dipstick.

  4. Reinstall the cargo box.

  5. Dispose of used oil, filter, and rags properly.

Parent topic: Engine Oil