P500 Make oil changes easy!

[DG Rider]

After pulling screws and pushpins repeatedly every time the oil needed to be changed, I decided I'd had enough and did what Honda failed to, and cut an access hole under the seat:



Might go back and add a flap later, but for now, all I gotta do is just reach down and remove the filter.

If you try this, I suggest you remove the panel, as the gas tank is very close to the bottom.

 

[iowaguy]

After pulling screws and pushpins repeatedly every time the oil needed to be changed, I decided I'd had enough and did what Honda failed to, and cut an access hole under the seat:

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Might go back and add a flap later, but for now, all I gotta do is just reach down and remove the filter.

If you try this, I suggest you remove the panel, as the gas tank is very close to the bottom.

I thought the 500 was bad changing oil, A Can am Maverick trail is worse

 

[DG Rider]

I thought the 500 was bad changing oil, A Can am Maverick trail is worse

I feel sorry for them...

 

[70Bones]

After pulling screws and pushpins repeatedly every time the oil needed to be changed, I decided I'd had enough and did what Honda failed to, and cut an access hole under the seat:

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Might go back and add a flap later, but for now, all I gotta do is just reach down and remove the filter.

If you try this, I suggest you remove the panel, as the gas tank is very close to the bottom.

Changed my oil this evening, and did this mod first. Put the plastic back on and changed the filter through the new hole, no problems at all. Thanks for a GREAT IDEA!!!

 

[bowhunterbill]

I’ve not changed the oil yet. Where’s the cutout and filter in the picture?


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[MarlinWalker]

I’ve not changed the oil yet. Where’s the cutout and filter in the picture?

Remove the seat you sit on (It just pops right off) and it is under the passenger side.

 

[70Bones]

I’ve not changed the oil yet. Where’s the cutout and filter in the picture?


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Just cut a hole in the plastic and you can reach down through it to change the oil filter... three 8mm bolts on the filter cover.

 

[bowhunterbill]

Thanks. I was looking for a oil filter, didn’t realize there was a plate above it. Makes sense.


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[Mudder]

Thanks. I was looking for a oil filter, didn’t realize there was a plate above it. Makes sense.


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If your first time, take note of the internal rubber o rings. A thread with a link to a guide and some other good comments.
Honda Pioneer 500 Oil Change Guide

 

[Mudder]

Bumping this filter access mod for new owners.

 

[SouthwestORV]

I imagine engine noise to cab, engine heat to cab, might be a little increased with this mod...but it's obviously worth it or folks wouldn't be doing it. Yes, seems like Honda could easily add an access port/door right there. Good thinking.

 

[Mudder]

Made the cut today, be careful if you cut beyond the E in storage. Made a flap with some @trigger shield rubber and push pins.

 

[RumpRocket]

Made the cut today, be careful if you cut beyond the E in storage. Made a flap with some @trigger shield rubber and push pins.

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That'll work.

 

[dpnorth]

@Mudder Just read your post re: the TT on the other thread. Glad y'all are safe man! Scary stuff.

Also, what are the dimensions of that cut-out? Wondering if a 4-5" holesaw would clear brackets/bracing. Maybe use a toilet flange and a fernco cap to make a little hand-hole....

 

[Mudder]

@Mudder Just read your post re: the TT on the other thread. Glad y'all are safe man! Scary stuff.

Also, what are the dimensions of that cut-out? Wondering if a 4-5" holesaw would clear brackets/bracing. Maybe use a toilet flange and a fernco cap to make a little hand-hole....

This was 4 x 4.5. Allowed removal of filter housing and arm to tighten bolts. Maybe 4 in would work.

 

[Mudder]

I imagine engine noise to cab, engine heat to cab, might be a little increased with this mod...but it's obviously worth it or folks wouldn't be doing it. Yes, seems like Honda could easily add an access port/door right there. Good thinking.

No problem with Trigger shield, extra flap for water splashes to protect ECM. Always keep some extra push pins around.

 

[70Bones]

Changed my oil again today, and this @DG Rider oil filter access revision made the job go quite a bit quicker!

 

[Montecresto]

I imagine engine noise to cab, engine heat to cab, might be a little increased with this mod...but it's obviously worth it or folks wouldn't be doing it. Yes, seems like Honda could easily add an access port/door right there. Good thinking.

Or, Honda could move into the modern world and provide a spin on filter....🙄

 

[Lburou]

Or, Honda could move into the modern world and provide a spin on filter....🙄

You can say that again...!

 

[DG Rider]

Thanks for all the kudos...but I will reiterate again that I cannot take credit for this ideal. Someone else posted having done this somewhere back in the dusty Hondasxs archives.