Honda TRX400X Owner's Manual page 106

Engine Oil & Filter
Changing Engine Oil & Filter
Refer to Saf ety Precautions
Your ATV's oil filter has very specific performance requirements. Use a
new Honda Genuine oil filter specified for your model or a filter of
equal quality.
Using the wrong oil f ilter may result in leaks or engine damage.
This procedure requires mechanical skill and professional tools such as a
torque wrench and oil filter wrench, as well as a means for disposing of
the drained fluid (page
see your Honda dealer.
Drain the Engine Oil:
1. With the ATV on level ground, start the engine and let it idle for 3 5
minutes.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Remove the two bolts that hold the engine guard onto the bottom of
the frame, and remove the engine guard.
4. Place an oil drain pan under the oil tank and crankcase. Remove the
oil filler cap/dipstick, the engine oil drain bolt (oil tank) ( ) and the
engine oil drain bolt (crankcase) ( ).
LEFT SIDE
(1)
(1) engine oil drain bolt
(oil tank)
Servicing Your Honda
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on page 77
168 ). If you do not have the skills or the tools,
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(2) engine oil drain bolt
(crankcase)
.
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