Honda Pioneer 500 Oil Change Guide

[Hondasxs]

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Honda Pioneer 500 Oil Change Guide - Honda Pioneer 500 Oil Change Guide

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Tools needed:

• Flat Head Screw Driver or Fender Clip Removal Tool to remove the clips
• Phillips Screw Driver for the Screws
• 17mm Ratchet for Oil Drain Plug
• 8mm Ratchet for Oil Filter Cover
• Torque wrench *SEE WARNING BELOW*
• Small end funnel

Supplies needed:

• Filter Part Number - 15412-HM5-A10 - Buy Here
• Oil Required - 4 Liters (3.2...

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[Hondasxs]

Posted.
Thanks again Pauly.

 

[500oneer]

I tried to change the oil filter today and I couldn't get 2 of the 3 Philips screws out from under the passenger seat.

 

[paule]

Stuck screws. Mikeyd123 pointed this out in a previous post. I had to remove mine with vise grips and changed them out for hex nuts.

 

[paule]

Stuck screws. Mikeyd123 pointed this out in a previous post. I had to remove mine with vise grips and changed them out for hex nuts.

 

[coonhunter70]

I tried to change the oil filter today and I couldn't get 2 of the 3 Philips screws out from under the passenger seat.

I used an impact driver on the Philips screws it worked great then when I put them back in I used a little anti-seize on threads.

 

[Snowbird]

When I changed the oil on my p500 last week, the oil drain plug landed on top of the hard rubber floor
when I removed it. After the oil finished draining, I fished it out with my fingers.

The drain plug had a normal plug head and also what seemed to be a non removable washer. I could find no other washer.
I finished the oil change, refilled it and so far everything seems fine.....I don't see any leaks.

But now I'm having second thought about whether I'm missing a removable sealing washer. Can anybody tell me if there
is indeed another washer?

 

[Hondasxs]

There is only that one washer. From what you said.. it seems ok if it was a washer and not the bolt head. The washer is removable but many times it will seem to be stuck.
Here is a image.

 

[Snowbird]

There is only that one washer. From what you said.. it seems ok if it was a washer and not the bolt head. The washer is removable but many times it will seem to be stuck.
Here is a image.

Thanks for that.....looks like what I had, so I should be good.

BTW, the oil change was a PIA.....Took me about 2 hours.....most of that was spent looking for a different tool. Next time should be less than an hour. I'm finding that Honda likes to tighten some of their screws
and bolts super tight. One of the three screws holding the plastic shroud down under the passenger seat refused to come out.....had to use a vice grips. But unlike others, the three bolts on my oil filter cover
came out easy.

 

[cattaco]

Do you have to remove anything to check the oil? It seems that utv's are always hard to check the oil and it really annoys me.

 

[FuzzyGrub]

Do you have to remove anything to check the oil? It seems that utv's are always hard to check the oil and it really annoys me.

Just remove the seat bottom and undo the rubber flap on driver's side. Then you can reach in and remove the dipstick and check it. It is in the owners manual.

 

[cattaco]

Do you have to remove anything to check the oil? It seems that utv's are always hard to check the oil and it really annoys me.

Just remove the seat bottom and undo the rubber flap on driver's side. Then you can reach in and remove the dipstick and check it. It is in the owners manual.

Asked before I bought one. You actually can reach from behind the cab and check the oil also.

 

[sharphook]

Honda oil or Lucas amsoil etc.

 

[SBuckJ]

And remember that darn little 10x2 o-ring ...I missed it altogether and what a mess!!

 

[William]

Just did my first oil change, and also front and rear diffs. Super easy! On the rear diff I had to cut the skid plate a little with side cutters/ wire snips to get to the drain plug easier. Went with Honda oil and royal purple 75w140 in the diffs. Rear diff is noticeably quieter.

 

[Munster 57]

What is the part # for the large o-ring on the oil filter cover? Thanks

 

[Hondasxs]

@Munster 57
Large O-RING, 91302-KF0-003
Thanks.

*Updated listing to include

 

[iowaguy]

My dealer performed my first oil change and maintenance at 100 miles as part of the deal when I bought it.Did the 2nd oil change today at 752 miles, but only 56 hours .Everything went as expected, Thanks to the great job you did on this post with pictures !!

 

[Fordman]

Thanks for this ! Changed oil & filter today , wasn't bad at all

 

[Gbikes]

Great

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Tools needed:

• Flat Head Screw Driver or Fender Clip Removal Tool to remove the clips
• Phillips Screw Driver for the Screws
• 17mm Ratchet for Oil Drain Plug
• 8mm Ratchet for Oil Filter Cover
• Torque wrench
• Small end funnel

Supplies needed:

• Filter Part Number - 15412-HM5-A10 - Buy Here
• Oil Reqired - 4 Liters (3.2 required) - Pro Honda GN4 4-Stroke Motor Oil Buy Here
• A Few Rags
• Oil Catch Pan

Optional Parts

• Large Cover O-RING (54X2.4), Part#91302-KF0-003
• Small Cover O-RING (11X1.9), Part#91303-HA0-004
• SPRING, Part#15414-KF0-000
• BOLT, FLANGE (6X18), Part#96001-06018-00
• DRAIN PLUG BOLT (12MM), Part# 92800-12000
• DRAIN PLUG WASHER (12MM), Part# 94109-12000
• Fender Clips, Part# 90653-HC4-900

Prepare the work area and the SxS:
Locate a safe and level spot to park the SxS.
Operate the SxS long enough to engage the 4x4.
Drive to selected spot.
Engage the park brake. Because it is in 4x4 the front wheels will break.


Seat Removal:
Bottom Seat: Pull the rear bottom of the seat upward then slide slightly backward and set to the side.
Back Cushion: Pull the bottom of the cushion outward the push up and set to the side
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Seats removed. There are hooks on the outside part of the seats and grommets on the inside.
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Cab without Seats.
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Remove Under Seat Panels:
Remove the Rear Center Panel
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Remove the Right Seat Bottom Cover from the passenger side of the cab..
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The clips and screws must be removed. There should be 13 clips and 3 screws that need to be removed.
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Not a bad idea to buy a fender clip removal tool to remove those stubborn clips. This tool can be bought at most auto part stores. You may also want to purchase some additional clips. They can be purchased at your local dealer or online here: Honda Fender Clips

Once the clips and screws are removed you can flip up the tray under the passenger seat to access the filter cover and filter. Be very careful with the ECU, it should flip up with the tray.
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Draining the OIL:
Jack the rear of the SXS500M2 to gain easy access to the oil drain plug.
Open the oil fill dip stick to help with the drain.
Place your oil drain pan under the plug and remove the plug with a 17mm ratchet. Allow oil to drain. Replace the washer drain plug and sealing washer. Torque to plug to 25N.m (2.5 kgf, 18 lbf.ft)
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Replacing the Filter:
Under the passenger seat place an old rag under the cover, oil will leak. Remove the three bolts on the oil filter cover.
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Remove the filter and dispose of properly. Replace with new filter in the correct order. Wet the O-rings with a light coating of oil.
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Re-install filter cover and torque the Oil Filter Cover Bolts to 9 lbf.ft (12N.m , 1.2 kgf.m)

Replacing the OIL:
Replacing the Oil with the recommended oil
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After Draining/Filter Change = 3.2 Liters

Remove the jack so the SXS500M2 is level.
Place a funnel in the oil fill/dipstick hole under the drivers seat and refill with 3.2 Liters of the recommended oil as shown above.
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Checking the Oil
Park SxS on level surface, Start and run the engine at idle for 3-5 minuets. Stop the engine and allow to sit for 2-3 minuets.
Check the oil level is filled properly using the dip stick.
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Remove the dip stick and wipe clean. Insert the dip stick into the hole without screwing it in. Remove after 1/2 second.
Check level by looking for oil between the UPPER and LOWER mark as shown below.
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If low, re-do the check. If still low, add oil until reading is between the UPPER and LOWER marks. DO NOT OVER FILL!
Install dip stick.
Be sure to check back to insure there is no leaks.

The last step Maintenance Minder Indicator
The Maintenance Minder Indicator will appear in the main display when you have reached a maintenance period suggested by the Honda maintenance schedule.
The wrench will appear in the display at the following periods:

• Initial Maintenance – 100 miles
  
• Regular Maintenance Interval 1 – 600 miles
  
• Regular Maintenance Interval 2 – 600 miles after interval 1 is displayed

View the full Maintenance Schedule HERE

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Resetting it
To shut the Maintenance Minder Indicator Off
Place the ignition switch in the off position. Hold the mode button on the display down and move the ignition switch to the on position. Remain holding the mode button until the wrench starts to flash (2 seconds) and the Maintenance Minder will disappear.

Now you are all set and ready to hit the trail.
Good luck and be safe.

*If you see a error please let me know.

Props to Paul for helping put this together.
THANK YOU PAUL
Thanks.