What do I need for an oil change?

For the experienced ones, which part numbers and tools?

Located in Europe so not kits available here, only the good old BRP dealer.

Thanks!

It would partly depend on which motor you have, and whether it's a semi-automatic.

Sorry, you are right.

It's the 1330 ACE engine with semi-automatic SE6 transmission.
(F3-S MY2018)

All you need is the engine oil filter, a seal kit (O-Rings & drain plug washers), 6 quarts of oil, a few tools and the time to do the work.

I can send you everything you need in the way of a filter kit. I ship all over the world. International shipping is not real speedy these days because of the Covid-19 situation. But if you order ahead, it works well. It is also more cost effective to purchase more than one service kit at a time. I am sure you can find some good quality, fully synthetic 10w/40 or 15w/40 motorcycle oil there in Portugal to finish things off.

Let me know if I can be of any help in this.

Hey Ron! Didn't you mean to say 5W-40??

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Originally Posted by Spyderman2018

Hey Ron! Didn't you mean to say 5W-40??

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No, I specifically recommend a 10w/40 for most Spyder/Ryker owners. This is a case of BRP recommending what they have rather than what would be best. Nothing wrong with a 5w/40, per se. But a 10w/40, or even a 15w/40 is a much better fit. I've detailed this in other posts so I hate to be redundant with the details. But unless you're parking your Spyder outside in sub-zero temps (as a snowmobile might experience). You do not need a 5w startup viscosity.

The 998 Rotax V-Twin was originally developed for the Aprilia. An Italian crotch rocket. Rotax recommended a 20w/50 weight oil for that engine. However, when BRP put the same engine in the Spyder. They recommended a 10w/40 oil. Why? Because BRP did not produce a 20w/50 oil. Then when BRP dropped the 10w/40 viscosity, they changed their recommendation to a 5w/40. They've gone much more to a One Size Fits All approach. Eliminating a number of lubricants to consolidate their product line.

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Originally Posted by Spyderman2018

Hey Ron! Didn't you mean to say 5W-40??

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No Ron sells the Amsoil 10w40

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Originally Posted by Ex-Rocket

No Ron sells the Amsoil 10w40

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I do sell Amsoil 10w/40 motorcycle oil. But that is not why I recommend this viscosity spread. I recommend it regardless of what brand oil you purchase because it is simply a better fit for the Spyder. For those who ride regularly in triple digit temps I recommend 15w/50 or 20w50. I don't sell Amsoil Internationally (except for Canada) because shipping would be insanely high. Amsoil has warehouses in Canada, so I can have it shipped to my Canadian customers without having to cross the border or deal with import duties, etc.

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Originally Posted by BajaRon

All you need is the engine oil filter, a seal kit (O-Rings & drain plug washers), 6 quarts of oil, a few tools and the time to do the work.

I can send you everything you need in the way of a filter kit. I ship all over the world. International shipping is not real speedy these days because of the Covid-19 situation. But if you order ahead, it works well. It is also more cost effective to purchase more than one service kit at a time. I am sure you can find some good quality, fully synthetic 10w/40 or 15w/40 motorcycle oil there in Portugal to finish things off.

Let me know if I can be of any help in this.

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Thanks Ron, I've sent you a PM.

Remember, the crankcase drain plug is a T45 Torx bit and the clutch cover drain plug is 6 mm Allen.