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Now that I think about it, NO WHERE in the owners service manual does it state anything about a 10-hour service.bs about “break in” fluids in my opinion
Have a paper towel roll ready.....Now that I think about it, NO WHERE in the owners service manual does it state anything about a 10-hour service.
I guess a low-mileage change wouldn't hurt but it's probably not required in my opinion also.
Definitely doing a DIY. Might go with Mobil 1, Lucas or Redline.
So, I've heard. I'm thinking some kind of funnel at minimum. I've heard some guy makes a oil drain tray for the X3's.Have a paper towel roll ready.....
Easiest is the paper towel roll, LOL.So, I've heard. I'm thinking some kind of funnel at minimum. I've heard some guy makes a oil drain tray for the X3's.
Not yet but I will. Rivets WTFHave you dropped the skid plate and installed Rivnuts yet? Might as well do everything at once. Makes diff changes easier too.
Yep. BRP loves rivets!Not yet but I will. Rivets WTF
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It's foolish not to drop the initial oil after the first 100+ miles. Anyone that has ever taken the time to inspect an oil pan and cut the oil filter in half after initially "breaking in" the motor will have stories about the amount of metal found in the oil from the "break in".Now that I think about it, NO WHERE in the owners service manual does it state anything about a 10-hour service.
I guess a low-mileage change wouldn't hurt but it's probably not required in my opinion also.
Definitely doing a DIY. Might go with Mobil 1, Lucas or Redline.
I understandIt's foolish not to drop the initial oil after the first 100+ miles. Anyone that has ever taken the time to inspect an oil pan and cut the oil filter in half after initially "breaking in" the motor will have stories about the amount of metal found in the oil from the "break in".
Do your research, I've raced bikes, bought / built engines. There are numerous studies that prove synthetic oil is too slippery and definitely does not contain the amount if zinc & phosphorus needed to properly break in an engine. To each their own, for recreational riding, going to trade in next year or 2, guess breaking a motor in properly doesn't make any difference.
Think about it, BRP suggests first dropping the original oil at 1K miles, after offering the generous 6 month warranty.
Hell, BRP didn't admit the wheel hubs need grease until less than a year ago. What do they have to loose ? It's up to the person that dropped the $25+ K on the high performance toy how he / she takes car of it.
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I’m new to side by sides but not new to off-roading. I got you.Just get a 3 dollar funnel from auto parts store. Put it between skidplate and drain. No mess super simple.
I drop my oil every 6 to 10 hours, only 3.5 quarts and keeps a hard working motor working hard.
Do all your services yourself it helps you know your car.
Every 10 hours. WOW, I got shit because I changed after every trip, but they are 14 days long. But I hear you, cheap insurance to keep the motor in top shape.Just get a 3 dollar funnel from auto parts store. Put it between skidplate and drain. No mess super simple.
I drop my oil every 6 to 10 hours, only 3.5 quarts and keeps a hard working motor working hard.
Do all your services yourself it helps you know your car.
These engines are not the 2 strokes and early 4 stroke motors from a dirt bike that you use to race. These are well built motors just like a new car.It's foolish not to drop the initial oil after the first 100+ miles. Anyone that has ever taken the time to inspect an oil pan and cut the oil filter in half after initially "breaking in" the motor will have stories about the amount of metal found in the oil from the "break in".
Do your research, I've raced bikes, bought / built engines. There are numerous studies that prove synthetic oil is too slippery and definitely does not contain the amount if zinc & phosphorus needed to properly break in an engine. To each their own, for recreational riding, going to trade in next year or 2, guess breaking a motor in properly doesn't make any difference.
Think about it, BRP suggests first dropping the original oil at 1K miles, after offering the generous 6 month warranty.
Hell, BRP didn't admit the wheel hubs need grease until less than a year ago. What do they have to loose ? It's up to the person that dropped the $25+ K on the high performance toy how he / she takes car of it.
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Just buy the oil change kit and front diff fluid from Rocky Mountain. The trans fluid the local autoparts and get the Lucas Oil gear oil. Much cheaper than the BRP stuff.So, the dealer wants $500+ for the first service or I can just buy this and drink a six pack.
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What would you do?
They also said I could wait until 25 hours.