Oil Filter - Can-Am DS 450 2008 Shop Manual

Remove oil tank cap.
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1. Engine/transmission oil tank cap
Clean drain plugs area.
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UNDERNEATH VIEW OF VEHICLE
1. Oil tank drain plug
2. Engine drain plug
Place a drain pan under oil tank.
Remove oil tank drain plug. Discard sealing wash-
er.
NOTE: Allow enough time for oil to flow out.
Move drain pan under engine drain plug.
Remove engine drain plug. Discard sealing wash-
er.
NOTE: Allow enough time for oil to flow out.
Clean magnetic drain plug from metal shavings
and residue. Presence of debris gives an indica-
tion of failure inside the engine. Check engine to
correct the problem.
Install NEW sealing washers on drain plugs.
CAUTION: Never use a sealing washer a sec-
ond time. Always replace with a new one.
Install and tighten drain plugs.

OIL FILTER

Replace , see procedure further in this
section.
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Subsection 04 (LUBRICATION SYSTEM)
In accordance with the maintenance chart, clean
the OIL TANK STRAINER
tion for the procedure.
Wipe out any oil spillage.
Refill oil tank at the proper level with the recom-
mended oil.
Reinstall oil dipstick in oil tank.
Start engine and let idle for a few minutes.
Ensure there are no leaks.
Stop engine and check oil level. Refill as neces-
sary.
Dispose oil and filter as per your local environmen-
tal regulations.
OIL FILTER
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LH SIDE OF VEHICLE
1. Oil filter cover
Oil Filter Removal
Clean oil filter area.
Remove oil filter cover screws.
Remove oil filter cover with O-ring. Discard
O-ring.
Remove oil filter.
Section 03 ENGINE
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