Engine/Gearbox; Oil Change And Oil Filter Replacement - BOMBARDIER outlander 800 Operator's Manual

ENGINE/GEARBOX

Oil Change and Oil Filter
Replacement
Oil and filter are to be replaced at the same
time. Oil change should be done with a warm
engine.
WARNING
The engine oil can be very hot. In order to
avoid getting burned, do not remove the
engine drain plug or the filter cover if the
engine is hot. Wait until engine oil is warm.
Ensure vehicle is on a level surface.
Remove dipstick.
Clean the oil drain plug area.
Place a drain pan under the oil drain plug
area.
Unscrew oil drain plug.
TYPICAL
1. Oil drain plug
2. Brake pedal
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Allow enough time for oil to flow out of oil filter.
Remove the right engine cover.
Unscrew the oil filter cover.
TYPICAL
1. Oil filter cover
Remove the oil filter and replace with a new
filter.
Check the cover O-ring and change it if nec-
essary.
Screw oil filter cover in place.
Wipe out any oil spillage on engine.
Change gasket on oil drain plug. Clean gas-
ket area on engine and oil drain plug then re-
install plug. Refill engine at the proper level
with the recommended oil. Refer to SPECIFI-
CATIONS for capacity.
Start engine and let idle for a few minutes. En-
sure oil filter area and oil drain plug areas are
not leaking.
Stop engine. Wait a while to allow oil to flow
down to crankcase then check oil level. Refill
as necessary.
Dispose of oil as per your local environmental
regulations.