Did My first oil change question

[Brentc]

Ok, just buttoned up the spyder after doing the second oil change, my first one. Was just curious that it seems the amount of torque I had to apply to remove the two drain plugs was quite a bit more than the specified amount I applied when reinstalling them? Is it normal that they tend to need a bit of force after being exposed to the constant heating and cooling they are subject to?

Oh yeah, felt kind of nice saving $120 doing it myself!

 

[BajaRon]

Ok, just buttoned up the spyder after doing the second oil change, my first one. Was just curious that it seems the amount of torque I had to apply to remove the two drain plugs was quite a bit more than the specified amount I applied when reinstalling them? Is it normal that they tend to need a bit of force after being exposed to the constant heating and cooling they are subject to?

Oh yeah, felt kind of nice saving $120 doing it myself!

The drain plugs tighten up with the head and cold cycles. It is not necessary to get them very tight. Just snug is fine.

 

[Brentc]

Thank you

Thanks Ron, appreciate the info.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

DIY - OIL CHANGE TIP

Brent the next time you do it.....give a hard tap to the plug with what ever you using to remove in the hole torx or hex etc. this will break the hold the varnish has .........Mike......:thumbup:

 

[Brentc]

Good idea

Thanks Mike, I will definitely add that to the routine.

 

[IGETAROUND]

Might also consider getting a set of magnetic replacement plugs with a real wrench ready end:yes::yes::thumbup:hyea:hyea:

 

[Chupaca]

All of the above...

Relax it is normal. Follow the above and you will not have a problem or a worry...:thumbup:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

HEX HEAD PLUG

Might also consider getting a set of magnetic replacement plugs with a real wrench ready end:yes::yes::thumbup:hyea:hyea:

I found the TORX head plug to be the difficult one,....so I re-placed that with a GOLD (brand) plug it was only $24 delivered I think Dimple was $34.00.................they are both stainless steel and the GOLD plug has a very powerful magnet........................Mike :bbq:

 

[threefingers2]

What oil did you deside to use? And why? I havn't recieved my Spyder RT yet from the shipping company but i'd like to change the oil right away when we get it.

Ok, just buttoned up the spyder after doing the second oil change, my first one. Was just curious that it seems the amount of torque I had to apply to remove the two drain plugs was quite a bit more than the specified amount I applied when reinstalling them? Is it normal that they tend to need a bit of force after being exposed to the constant heating and cooling they are subject to?

Oh yeah, felt kind of nice saving $120 doing it myself!

 

[jtpollock]

OIL

What oil did you deside to use? And why? I havn't recieved my Spyder RT yet from the shipping company but i'd like to change the oil right away when we get it.

I know it's costly but I use Royal Purple Max-cycle and it was started with my very first oil change I currently have 55500 miles with no problems. :firstplace::thumbup::yes:jtpollock

edit: no problems related to the Oil.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

OIL FOR RT

What oil did you deside to use? And why? I havn't recieved my Spyder RT yet from the shipping company but i'd like to change the oil right away when we get it.

Valvoline 4 -stroke for Mtc's 10w-40 Full Synthetic ( silver container ) has very low Molybendium in it......Moly is not good for our type clutches.....so this is what I use.......Walmart sells this for less than BRP Dino blended ....if you buy on-line in the 6-pack form ....about $35.00.......................Mike :thumbup: