First home oil change.

[azcpl85711]

Just completed the first oil change on my new/used 2013RTL. We are going for a run next weekend so I thought I would check the oil and there was nothing on the dipstick. Was suppose to be serviced when we bought it a month and a half ago at 4300 miles. Headed out to the garage with my tablet, with the electronic manual, and a few beers. It actually only took two beers to get all of the Tupperware off and oil and filters changed, not too shabby. After pouring used oil back into the quart containers, works great for the chainsaw, found it to be over a quart low, no leaks. Can definitely see me doing my own work from here on out.

 

[finless]

Welcome to the DIY club!

Bob

 

[Chupaca]

Remembering....

these machines use oil pretty regularly. Should be checking and adding about every 500 miles or so. The level checking is also different and needs to be done accordingly. If none of this was done since you got it I'm not surprised it was low a quart...if it was done then they delivered it to you low on oil. But now that you have mastered the change you are in full control.....:2thumbs::clap:

 

[azcpl85711]

Yes, seen there was a process for checking the oil level, was hoping that was it. Thanks for the comments.

 

[stormtrooper]

:congrats: on the oil change.So its a rating of 2 beers :cheers: out of 5 for a home Spyder oil change :thumbup:

 

[Pampurrs]

these machines use oil pretty regularly. Should be checking and adding about every 500 miles or so. The level checking is also different and needs to be done accordingly. If none of this was done since you got it I'm not surprised it was low a quart...if it was done then they delivered it to you low on oil. But now that you have mastered the change you are in full control.....:2thumbs::clap:

I've got 2,500 miles on mine and the oil level is still up to the "MAX" line. Maybe just the older ones use oil? :dontknow:

Pam

 

[ARtraveler]

I've got 2,500 miles on mine and the oil level is still up to the "MAX" line. Maybe just the older ones use oil? :dontknow:

Pam

The 1330's use little to none when it comes to oil.

The 990's do use oil.

 

[Pampurrs]

The 1330's use little to none when it comes to oil.

The 990's do use oil.

OK, thanks for clarifying that :bowdown:

Pam

 

[Highwayman2013]

Get in the habit of checking the oil on a 998 motor regularly. I check after every long ride.

 

[Chupaca]

The V-twins..998cc engine has this but the new 1330cc like yours don't use oil...lucky you..lol

 

[Roadster Renovations]

I've got 2,500 miles on mine and the oil level is still up to the "MAX" line. Maybe just the older ones use oil? :dontknow:

Pam

The 998 (older) engine uses a little oil. The 1330 (like you have) doesn't!

 

[109spyder]

I just went looking to purchase oil filter kits on eBay for an 2009 Rs se5.
It is saying it will only fit extended transmission ........what's the story there?how do you know if yours is the extended one or not?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Can-Am-S...S-2008-2015-/381261672534?hash=item58c4f77056


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[finless]

I just went looking to purchase oil filter kits on eBay for an 2009 Rs se5.
It is saying it will only fit extended transmission ........what's the story there?how do you know if yours is the extended one or not?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Can-Am-S...S-2008-2015-/381261672534?hash=item58c4f77056


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Read this bulletin. In 2012 they extended the service schedule. In doing so if you have a SE5 (not a SM5) then they made the transmission filter larger and thus supplied a new larger filter cap.

Most people should have this now if you have had your Spyder serviced at a dealer.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9BFwCzfMWZ8WGwxVEZKZG5xR2M/view?usp=sharing

Bob