Can-Am SPYDER RS, Operator'S Manual, Page: 97 / 147

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Oil Level is at or Near Upper Mark:
1. Properly insert and tighten dipstick.
2. Install the LH middle side panel. Re-
fer to
BODY PANELS
in the
MAIN-
TENANCE PROCEDURES
subsec-
tion.
Oil Level Under Operating Range:
1. Add a small amount of recom-
mended oil.
2. Repeat the above steps until oil
level reaches the dipsticks upper
(F) mark.
Do not overfill.
3. Properly insert and tighten dipstick.
4. Install the LH middle side panel. Re-
fer to
BODY PANELS
in the
MAIN-
TENANCE PROCEDURES
subsec-
tion.
Engine Oil Change
Prior to changing the oil, ensure vehicle
is on a level surface.
NOTICE
Oil and oil filter must
be replaced at the same time. Oil
change should be carried out with a
warm engine.
CAUTION Engine oil can be
very hot.
1. Remove the following LH body pan-
els. Refer to
BODY PANELS
in the
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
subsection:
– Middle side panel
– Upper side panel
– Rear panel
– Lower side panel.
2. Remove the bottom plate under oil
tank.
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1. Bottom plate
2. Oil tank
3. Clean area around drain plug under
oil tank.
4. Place an appropriate drain pan under
oil tank.
5. Remove the tank drain plug and dis-
card the sealing washer.
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1. Reservoir drain plug
2. Oil tank
6. Remove the dipstick.
7. Allow sufficient time for oil to com-
pletely drain out of tank.
8. Clean area around engine drain plug.
9. Place an appropriate drain pan under
the engine.
10. Remove the engine oil drain plug
and discard the sealing washer.
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