Keep your receipts for proof that you did the service though and write down the hours and miles so you have a log of said service
So the vacuum sucker thing didn't do a whole lot. Between the engine and transfercase I think I got 3 liters. The drain plug in the middle barely made a mess though in my trail armor skids. The rear plug was messy and the transfer case one too but that one had I planned a head you can easily put rags or paper to guide it out to not make a mess. I think you could do that with the rear plug on the motor to help too.
Either shoving rags below the filters or using cardboard and some tape would greatly help with the oil filters. There's a pretty good charge of fluid that drops out of them as well.
Thanks for the write up. There was definitely parts that helped me save some time.
Great write up thanks!
I bought your suggested funnel too, well worth it, works great, I zip-tied it to the ROPS just below chest height, worked great!!
I will be taking my skid plate(factory) OFF next time forrrrrr sure!!
Be careful with the the filter covers, I assume that's aluminum. 9-ftlbs is light, i put my hand around the very base of the rachet to serverly limit my force applied, then snug it up tight.
I bought your suggested funnel too, well worth it, works great, I zip-tied it to the ROPS just below chest height, worked great!!
I will be taking my skid plate(factory) OFF next time forrrrrr sure!!
Be careful with the the filter covers, I assume that's aluminum. 9-ftlbs is light, i put my hand around the very base of the rachet to serverly limit my force applied, then snug it up tight.
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I changed my DCT oil filter first since it was on bottom, but you only have to change the DCT filter every other oil change while you change the engine oil filter every oil change. For $7 I'm changing them both filters every time. But it doesn't matter really, go against the grain be a rebel.
I agree, change them both. They're in the same oil so it doesn't completely make sense to me why they wouldn't want you too in the first place.I changed my DCT oil filter first since it was on bottom, but you only have to change the DCT filter every other oil change while you change the engine oil filter every oil change. For $7 I'm changing them both filters every time. But it doesn't matter really, go against the grain be a rebel.
What's with this procedure to check the oil level?
I was not getting consistent readings so I used a stop watch. Ran it for exactly 5 minutes then turned the engine off and tested at the following times:
1 minute - hit the lower mark on the dip stick
2 minutes - about 2/3 between upper and lower marks
3 minutes - at the top mark
4 minutes - over the top.
WTF... are we supposed to carry a stop watch. Then if its low you have to add a couple ounces and run it again for 5 minutes.
I was not getting consistent readings so I used a stop watch. Ran it for exactly 5 minutes then turned the engine off and tested at the following times:
1 minute - hit the lower mark on the dip stick
2 minutes - about 2/3 between upper and lower marks
3 minutes - at the top mark
4 minutes - over the top.
WTF... are we supposed to carry a stop watch. Then if its low you have to add a couple ounces and run it again for 5 minutes.
I made a mistake and when I put the filter cover back on the large filter cover I rotated it to the right so eng stamped in the cover is now vertical will this cause any problems??? thanks for your help
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I don't think so. Look at step 4. You can see there is really no reason for it to be one way or the other... Other then the bolt holes lining up.
thanks after looking at the pic u pointed out I don't think it matters if someone does think it matters please post why thanks again!
does anyone know weather the pioneers come with break in oil in them to start? reason I ask is because I have seen break in oils in the past that were dark to start with?
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I was just curious cause I changed my oil and it looks dark in a clear glass but looks great on a paper towel
oil on left is out of my machine just over 100 miles looks clean in towel looks dirty in glass on the right is new honda synthetic
Thanks for the info. Haven't had to do this yet because I won't get my machine until next week. Love having the info before hand.
Love having the info before hand.
How do you like the mirror? Just saw the box behind the oil bottles.
Do you think the roll cage cargo bag would reduce visibility ?
Thats how mine looked too. I think its just a result of the break-in - not special oil they put in.
