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P1000 Honda Pioneer 1000 Oil Change Guide!

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Great read. Learned alot on how to properly do the first maintenance. So you drain the DCT and the pan with 2 separate drains. Replace filters . But only have to fill one fill hole? The oil will seperate into the pan and DCT tank on their own? Why did Honda make a 2 part oil change like that. Kinda weird the setup but either way just making sure I do it properly for the first go then I'll know for the rest of the time. Again great read and thanks a ton!
 
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Great read. Learned alot on how to properly do the first maintenance. So you drain the DCT and the pan with 2 separate drains. Replace filters . But only have to fill one fill hole? The oil will seperate into the pan and DCT tank on their own? Why did Honda make a 2 part oil change like that. Kinda weird the setup but either way just making sure I do it properly for the first go then I'll know for the rest of the time. Again great read and thanks a ton!
Its more like Oil Tank, and Oil Pan.
Just dont drain the 3rd, most front drain bolt, that is the sub-transmission. The best way to notice is that it will be a larger size drain bolt. Oil tank, and oil pan have the same size drain bolt.
 
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I still hate this job.... Ease of maintenance shouldn't be an afterthough. I won't be getting a new machine any time soon, but I will be looking hard at the yamaha's with their crazy new-fangled SPIN ON OIL FILTERS!!!!!!!
 
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Its more like Oil Tank, and Oil Pan.
Just dont drain the 3rd, most front drain bolt, that is the sub-transmission. The best way to notice is that it will be a larger size drain bolt. Oil tank, and oil pan have the same size drain bolt.
On the Talon (same engine configuration as the P-1000), the drain bolts are 17 mm and 12 mm. I've never drained the sub trans so I don't know its size.

This is incorrect for the P-1000, sorry for the confusion. 😊
 
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On the Talon (same engine configuration as the P-1000), the drain bolts are 17 mm and 12 mm. I've never drained the sub trans so I don't know its size.
On the Pioneer the 12mm are both engine & dct, the 17mm is subtransmission in front.
 
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Is the engine oil and the DCT oil the same?
Yes but there is 2 drain bolts, the back 2 are engine and DCT, read the guide at beginning and refer to pictures to avoid draining sub transmission by mistake.
 
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On the Pioneer the 12mm are both engine & dct, the 17mm is subtransmission in front.
My apologies, I don't want to confuse anyone. I'll point that out in my post.
 
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I am thoroughly disappointed. Here is an oil change thread that didn't turn into an argument about what type of oil to use and that your political views are wrong. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
 
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Just did my first oil change today. Since the machine is used with 1200 miles I went ahead and changed engine oil, engine oil filter, dct filter, and changed sub trans oil. This thread was a big help. I removed skid plate first and made no mess at all. Thanks
 
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Still surfing and learning from this great resource/website.
Will be doing all my service stuff come spring, because I do not have one of them fancy things called a heated garage. :)
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Uhm... I have never heard of a 1/8" drive ratchet. haha
I know, just a typo, but still found it funny.
"10mm Socket on 1/8" drive ratchet for filter covers"
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Have a good day
 
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Special thanks to @JACKAL for helping put this together and providing the detailed images.

Also wish to thank @MAINEYAK for the video guide below.
After reviewing the Posts both the Engine/DCT & Sub-Transmission it appears that I can use Mobil 1 4T Racing 10W-40 for both or am I missing simething??
 
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After reviewing the Posts both the Engine/DCT & Sub-Transmission it appears that I can use Mobil 1 4T Racing 10W-40 for both or am I missing simething??
You are correct. They take the same oil. What oil you use is another battle all in itself. LOL
 
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Anyone who says they can do an engine & DTC oil & filter change and NOT get oil all on the backside of the OEM skid plate is either a saint or a liar.

My initial service was just a couple dozen miles over and I have the TA skid plate set that needs to be installed, but I was just going to do a quick change and save the TA swap for later. Nope. Pulled the OEM crap off, will likely install the TA stuff soon.
 
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You sell that thing yet @Scoop ?
 
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You sell that thing yet @Scoop ?
Nope. Never really wanted to sell it. Hoping my buddy eventually gets another one, so it's staying put for now. Thier house (next door) is close to being done, so I think he'll get one as soon as he sees his finances firm up.

Actually took my FS ad down. 😉
 
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Just completed my third oil change at 1400 miles! Thank You Greatly @Hondasxs

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