Honda Pioneer 500 Oil Change Guide

[markie]

Can't make heads or tails out of Manuel.lol

 

[Admin]

 

[Hondasxs]

Can't make heads or tails out of Manuel.lol

@markie,
I want to make sure you have this correct.
For the Pioneer 500, the second oil change is at 600 miles or 100 hours.
Then every adational 600m/100h after that.
Thanks.

 

[markie]

@markie,
I want to make sure you have this correct.
For the Pioneer 500, the second oil change is at 600 miles or 100 hours.
Then every adational 600m/100h after that.
Thanks.

Th

@markie,
I want to make sure you have this correct.
For the Pioneer 500, the second oil change is at 600 miles or 100 hours.
Then every adational 600m/100h after that.
Thanks.

Thanks a bunch.That's simple.lol

 

[Mudder]

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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 the 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 acceptable specs.
WARING: Book states a torque of 9 lbf.ft (12N.m , 1.2 kgf.m), yet users have reported this may be incorrect and too much for the bolt causing it to break. Recommended using personal judgement and checking back often.

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 Pauly for helping put this together.
THANK YOU @pauly
Thanks.

t

So do the large and small o-rings have to be replaced with the oil change, even if they look good?? Thanks

First oil change, almost lost the little o ring, lucky it was laying on the skid plate. Be careful!

 

[Seg]

First time doing the 100 hour tune-up.first observation is that it will be much quicker next time! For the gear oil, if you have an undermount winch, it is a bit crowded down there. I used 75-90 gear oil for this winter since I will be plowing. As for the engine, yeah...who hell the designed that oil filter and location! Anyways, all done valve and all which was gapped correctly anyway. Also did the clutch adjustment which was I realise now a bit tight. s***s much better now. Thanks to all the contributors on this forum!

 

[Montecresto]

First time doing the 100 hour tune-up.first observation is that it will be much quicker next time! For the gear oil, if you have an undermount winch, it is a bit crowded down there. I used 75-90 gear oil for this winter since I will be plowing. As for the engine, yeah...who hell the designed that oil filter and location! Anyways, all done valve and all which was gapped correctly anyway. Also did the clutch adjustment which was I realise now a bit tight. s***s much better now. Thanks to all the contributors on this forum!

Somewhere somebodys working on a bilited modification to the access plate to accept a spin on oil filter. The current set up is something like pre 1950's, lol.

 

[monaco]

Question - I'm about to tackle this myself. Can I use ATV wet clutch oil? I have a case of it for my Rancher... would love to be able to use it.

 

[Montecresto]

Question - I'm about to tackle this myself. Can I use ATV wet clutch oil? I have a case of it for my Rancher... would love to be able to use it.

It needs to say JASO-MA rated on the container somewhere. And no "energy conserving" meaning that it has frictions modifiers.

 

[Adam18629]

I read on here buying some extra fender clips is a good idea. What size are they ? I punch in fender clips and a few size show up.
Also how many buy a fender clip tool and how many just improvise ?

 

[trigger]

I read on here buying some extra fender clips is a good idea. What size are they ? I punch in fender clips and a few size show up.
Also how many buy a fender clip tool and how many just improvise ?

I have a panel tool for removing door panels and such, works great on clips too, fairly cheap.

 

[monaco]

I finally did my oil. I didn't find it hard really, just pointlessly complicated. No broken or stripped bolts, and the O-rings all looked good and stayed in place, so I'm happy!

 

[monaco]

I have a panel tool for removing door panels and such, works great on clips too, fairly cheap.

Me too. I bought one in prep for the oil change - it's cheap and worth keeping under the seat.

 

[Adam18629]

again if i may. what size are the fender clips and what is the tool that you guys use to remove them. Especially when doing an oil change
thanks

 

[monaco]

again if i may. what size are the fender clips and what is the tool that you guys use to remove them. Especially when doing an oil change
thanks

I bought these and they work fine on my Pioneer and my Rancher both:
Amazon.com: GOOACC Nylon Bumper Fastener Rivet Clips Automotive Furniture Assembly Expansion Screws Kit Auto Body Clips 8mm - 40PCS: Automotive

 

[Montecresto]

I finally did my oil. I didn't find it hard really, just pointlessly complicated.

That's probably the briefest and most accurate narrative of the P5's oil change to date.

 

[JollyJoker]

Here is the tool for the clips that I use:
Lisle 35260 - Plastic Fastener Remover | eBay

 

[Chris_MI]

Regarding oil change intervals, what if it takes me 2 years to go 600 miles? Should I change the oil sooner than that even if I haven't driven the miles on the machine?

 

[solrus]

Regarding oil change intervals, what if it takes me 2 years to go 600 miles? Should I change the oil sooner than that even if I haven't driven the miles on the machine?

I would not ,but lets say if u drive 300 miles and had to take long brakes for 6 months then drive next year, then yes. But if u drive drive every month some miles then to my common sense , you should be ok to change it every 600 miles. At least that what I would do.

 

[trigger]

I bought mine last year and changed the oil at the 100 mark. I hope to put a lot of miles on this year, but if I don't hit that 600 mark, I'll change it the following Spring regardless.

 

[HUCK]

Regarding oil change intervals, what if it takes me 2 years to go 600 miles? Should I change the oil sooner than that even if I haven't driven the miles on the machine?

NO ! OIL DONT SPOIL . Heck the oil coming out of the sunken U S Arizona is still good .