Engine Oil And Filter Replacement - Polaris RANGER XP 1000 2018 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE

ENGINE OIL AND FILTER REPLACEMENT

Always change engine oil and filter at the intervals
outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Always
change the oil filter whenever changing the engine oil.
The engine oil dipstick is located on the right front side of
the engine. The engine oil fill cap is located on top of the
valve cover. Access the oil dipstick and oil fill cap by
tilting the rear cargo box.
The crankcase drain plug is located on the bottom of the
crankcase. Access the drain plug through the skid plate
access hole located directly under the crankcase.
1. Position vehicle on a level surface and place the
transmission in PARK.
2. Stop the engine and allow it to cool down.
3. Clean the area around the crankcase drain plug.
CAUTION
Use caution when performing this procedure. Do not
allow hot engine oil to come into contact with skin, as
serious burns may result.
4. Place a drain pan under the engine crankcase and
remove the drain plug. Allow the oil to drain
completely.
5. Remove all cargo from the cargo box.
CAUTION
Always remove all cargo from the cargo box before
lifting the box to access the engine.
6. Pull up on the cargo box release lever to tilt the box.
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7. Using the Oil Filter Wrench (PU-50105), turn the oil
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filter counter-clockwise to remove it.
Oil Filter Wrench:
PU-50105: 2.5" (64 mm)
8. Using a clean dry cloth, clean the filter sealing
surface on the engine crankcase.
9. Lubricate the O-ring on the new oil filter with a film of
fresh engine oil. Check to make sure the O-ring is in
good condition. Install it to specification.
TORQUE
Oil Filter:Turn by hand until filter O-ring contacts
sealing surface, then turn an additional 3/4 turn.
10. Replace the sealing washer on drain plug.
The sealing surface on the drain plug should be clean
and free of burrs, nicks or scratches.
11. Reinstall the engine crankcase drain plug. Torque
drain plug to specification.
TORQUE
Crankcase Drain Plug:
12 ft-lbs (16 Nm)
12. Remove oil fill cap (refer toEngine Oil Level
Inspection, page 2.33 procedure). Fill engine with
recommended engine oil.
FLUID CAPACITY
Recommended Engine Oil:
PS-4 5W-50 Full Synthetic
Ambient Temp Range: -35° F to 100° F
PS-4 10W-40 Extreme Duty Full Synthetic
Ambient Temp Range: 0° F to 120° F
Capacity: 2.5 Qt. (2.4 L)
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