BOMBARDIER 2006 outlander max 400, Operator'S Manual

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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.
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WARNING
The engine oil can be very hot. In
order to avoid potential burns, do
not remove the engine drain plug
or the filter cover if the engine 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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TYPICAL
1. Oil drain plug
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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TYPICAL
1. Oil filter cover
Remove the oil filter and replace with
a new filter.
Check the cover O-ring and change it
if necessary.
Screw oil filter cover in place.
Wipe out any oil spillage on engine.
Change gasket on oil drain plug. Clean
gasket area on engine and oil drain
plug then reinstall plug. Refill engine
at the proper level with the recom-
mended oil.
Refer to SPECIFICA-
TIONS for capacity.
Start engine and let idle for a few min-
utes. Ensure 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 envi-
ronmental regulations.
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