Oil change spills...

[NancysToy]

I replaced the OEM oil plugs with some of those super-duper magnetic ones (Gold... something, I think). They have a standard hex head design, so stick down further. Might be able to use Scotty's method with my fat fingers, but not the 1" drain tube method. They are far too magnetic to drop on their own.

Easiest way with a hex head is to go from below with the appropriate socket. After the plug is loose, use either the deep-well socket alone or a standard socket and short extension to loosen the plug by hand. Keep light pressure against the plug until it is completely loosened, then just pull down and out. The same thing works with the stock plug and a hex socket. You get very little or no oil on your hand, tools, or the panel.

 

[JJW SpyderRider]

Transmision filter

Before I remove the transmision filter I line the fins below with duct tape to form a trough. This allows the oil to be directed to a can as the filter cover is removed. The oil on the tape is wiped up and the fins and block stay clean.

 

[gbouten]

How often

Sorry if this is somplace on the site as I'm new here and just purchased my Spyder RT. How often do you guys change your engine oil and transmission oil? Do you get some kind of nag light that comes on. I have a Can-Am 4 wheeler that gives you a service light that can only be reset by a dealer which is a real pain. Thanks for the great site.

 

[boborgera]

Sorry if this is somplace on the site as I'm new here and just purchased my Spyder RT. How often do you guys change your engine oil and transmission oil? Do you get some kind of nag light that comes on. I have a Can-Am 4 wheeler that gives you a service light that can only be reset by a dealer which is a real pain. Thanks for the great site.

The book [warranty] says Every 3 thousand miles. As far as the service light gos ,None on the Spyder.
But on the ATV when the light comes on you might be able to reset it by disconnecting the battery for 20 minutes.

 

[recordingguy]

Just a question. Is the clear tubing 1" id or 1" od.? Does make a dif. Thanks, Bob :thumbup:

 

[sinkhole]

Just a question. Is the clear tubing 1" id or 1" od.? Does make a dif. Thanks, Bob :thumbup:

Bob, the tubing I purchased at Lowes is marked 1" ID x 1¼" OD.

 

[Lipz]

Size Matter

To prevent oil from running onto the pan beneath the oil tank when draining the oil, insert a 2" long section of 1" diameter clear plastic hose (available from Lowes) through the hole in the pan, and over the boss on the bottom of the tank. This will allow passage of the hex extension through the hose so that the plug can be removed. Once the oil has been drained, the hose can be removed and the plug replaced.

Hey Sinkhole is that 1" OD or ID?

 

[Magdave]

What really bothers me is the oil that drools down all the cast cooling fins when you remove the trans filter cover.

Towels at the bottom and carb cleaner?

 

[billybovine]

Towels at the bottom and carb cleaner?

Who dragged this old thread out of the weeds. Your answering a comment I made before I knew better. It's a lot easier and faster to stuff a rag into the cooling fins with a screwdriver.

 

[Knarfoh]

To prevent oil from running onto the pan beneath the oil tank when draining the oil, insert a 2" long section of 1" diameter clear plastic hose (available from Lowes) through the hole in the pan, and over the boss on the bottom of the tank. This will allow passage of the hex extension through the hose so that the plug can be removed. Once the oil has been drained, the hose can be removed and the plug replaced.

I mentioned the oil problem to my mechanic and he agreed - it is hard to keep from getting oil in places where you would rather not. Great idea.... thanks for sharing!

 

[ulflyer]

The book [warranty] says Every 3 thousand miles. As far as the service light gos ,None on the Spyder.
But on the ATV when the light comes on you might be able to reset it by disconnecting the battery for 20 minutes.

Bob, I believe the change interval was increased to 4500 miles. I do mine every 4K and keep track in a small notepad.

 

[SpyRyd]

Bob, I believe the change interval was increased to 4500 miles. I do mine every 4K and keep track in a small notepad.

Oil change mileage interval is 4600 with the new (longer) transmission filter.

 

[Gray Ghost]

I haven't done the oil change yet on mine, so not sure if this is a good tool for it or not. A few months ago I purchase a green flexible rectangle that you can bend around to form a trough for oil changes. Have used it on an RV and a HD and it worked fairly well. Comes in three different sizes, unfortunately it is in my shop and I don't remember the exact name.