Engine/Transmission; Oil Change And Oil Filter Replacement - BOMBARDIER 2006 outlander max 400 Operator's Manual

ENGINE/TRANSMISSION

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 en-
gine drain plug or the filter cover if the en-
gine 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.
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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.
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Remove the oil filter and replace with a new
filter.
NOTE: Check the cover O-ring and change it
if necessary.
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.