Strange Tales of My First Oil Change

[ulflyer]

Back in '14 or '15 BRP corrected the manual, lowering the amount of oil. Question is, did they ever change the dip stick to compensate for this lower amount? My memory is not so good these days, but I'm thinking that half way between add/full was the correct amount after that change.

I recently changed mine and forgetting the above, put in 5 qts. After checking it twice after a ride with it showing over the top, I extracted a full pint and half which took it down below the full mark.

 

[CapnPete]

Interesting responses!

I bought the BRP oil change kit online which actually comes with 5 qt bottles and one 0.5 qt bottle of oil. Took all of them to put the oil right in the middle of the range. I am going to recheck tomorrow when I ride it again....

 

[BajaRon]

Back in '14 or '15 BRP corrected the manual, lowering the amount of oil. Question is, did they ever change the dip stick to compensate for this lower amount? My memory is not so good these days, but I'm thinking that half way between add/full was the correct amount after that change.

I recently changed mine and forgetting the above, put in 5 qts. After checking it twice after a ride with it showing over the top, I extracted a full pint and half which took it down below the full mark.

Thanks for throwing a wrench into the works! We were building a 5.5 quart consensus here!! :joke: (Just Kidding)

It has really gotten impossible to recommend a quantity of oil for customers with the 1330 motor. If I recommend 5 quarts, it may not be enough. If I recommend 6, they may not need that extra quart. People call me for answers. And I love to give out good advise. But sometimes, it's just not possible.

 

[JayBros]

BRP did not change the dipstick; it was not necessary to do so. Once they got the 5.0 qt initial fill set it put the dip stick level right at the Min bulge on the dipstick. To that 5.0 qt I've been adding an additional 6 oz which puts the level on my dipstick exactly midway between the Min and Max marks. I then run it 9,300 miles and repeat. I choose not to try to get it any fuller than midway. Been doing it that way for 37K miles. Your final amount may vary.