Can-Am DS 450 Series Operator's Manual page 94

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Recommended Oil
NOTE: The same oil lubricates both
engine and transmission.
Use only XPS 4-STROKE SYNTH.
BLEND OIL (SUMMER) (P/N 293 600
121). This is a special synthetic oil for-
mulated for wet clutch type gearbox.
NOTICE
The
blend oil is specially formulated
and tested for the severe require-
ments of this engine. Do not use
other synthetic oil, synthetic blend
oil or oil additives in Can-Am ATV
wet clutch equipped vehicles. There
is no known equivalent on the mar-
ket for the moment. If a high quality
equivalent were available, it could
be used.
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.
CAUTION The engine oil can
be very hot. Wait until engine oil is
warm.
Oil Drainage
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LH SIDE OF VEHICLE
1. Oil filter
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XPS™ synthetic
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1. Oil tank drain plug
2. Engine drain plug
Ensure vehicle is on a level surface.
Remove oil tank cap.
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1. Engine oil tank cap
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1. Oil tank drain plug
2. Engine drain plug
Clean drain plugs area.
Place a drain pan under the oil tank
drain plug area.
Remove drain plug and drain all oil from
oil tank.
Place a drain pan under the engine
drain plug area.