What Oil change schedule is right?

[GeorgeXP700]

Compared to your initial investment, oil and filers are just a small fraction of cost. I serviced my Sea Doos the first time at 10hrs, manual called for 50hr. The first service is the most critical. When in doubt service. If you’re willing to learn but unsure how to perform the service find someone that knows to teach you. Yes there are videos on DIY, just don’t take them 100% seriously. I’ll be dammed if I would turn over my RTL to let the oil drain out the dipstick tube because someone else has. :roflblack:

 

[LongIsland]

BRP suggests changing oil and filter after break in period of 200 miles.

I disagree page 36 of the 2020 Manual states:
Operating During Break-In
A break-in period of 300 km (200 mi) is required for the vehicle. After the break-in period, the vehicle should be inspected as per the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.

 

[Tucker01]

Yeah , but BRP recommends to change oil and filter after 200 mile engine break in period . PERIOD

 

[guber]

Yeah , but BRP recommends to change oil and filter after 200 mile engine break in period . PERIOD

i can't find where that is stated. Could you tell me where I can find it. Thank you

 

[Gwolf]

The manual says something completely different for my Ace engine, but I will change the oil when I want to. I changed it the first time at about 600 miles and been changing the oil and filter every 5,000 miles since then. It is my engine and I will do it like I want to. Don't hurt nothing, and the oil is turned back in for recycling. Oil and filters are cheaper than engines.

I don't tell anybody else when to change their oil. That is something they have to decide. All I am saying is the manual is not the final authority on oil changes.

 

[StalkyTracker]

i can't find where that is stated. Could you tell me where I can find it. Thank you

I don't know either, but here's a link to what BRP says on Ryker Break In's: https://can-am.brp.com/on-road/us/e...mation/3-wheel-motocycle-break-in-period.html

 

[guber]

I don't know either, but here's a link to what BRP says on Ryker Break In's: https://can-am.brp.com/on-road/us/e...mation/3-wheel-motocycle-break-in-period.html

that discusses break in period, not oil change.

 

[StalkyTracker]

that discusses breaking period, not oil change.

You are correct, it does not mention "oil change" but it does state "Your Ryker should be serviced for the first time after 6,000 miles or 10,000 km." Which, to me, would include an oil change. Plus, the Ryker Operators Guide says the oil should be changed every 6,000 miles under the Maintenance Schedule. I have no idea where the 200 mile change came from.

I doubt the world will come to an end if the oil is changed at 200, 500, or 6,000 miles.

 

[DickB]

that discusses break in period, not oil change.

Interesting. That article has changed since I last viewed it. It used to say that an oil and filter change is recommended after the 200 mile break-in period.