Rotella T6 is an excellent choice. I have been using the Mobil 1 equivalent.

While you are at it, do the rivnut conversion for the skid plate.

 

Rotella T6 is an excellent choice. I have been using the Mobil 1 equivalent.

While you are at it, do the rivnut conversion for the skid plate.

You beat me by a minute, LOL!

 

I use Rotella T6 Synthetic in everything, it's a great oil. But it's your car, use what you want. If you haven't done it, I would suggest drilling out your skid plate rivets, and installing Rivnuts. Dropping the skid makes the whole oil change process 100% easier, and 100% less messy. If you haven't, well...….. you'll find out.

 

Install a Fumoto Valve and make future oil changes a breeze ")

 

Since I dont have my X3 Max yet, still getting built. What size do you order? I've used Fumoto Valves in most of my toys. Thanks.

 

Probably 50+ threads to find regarding oil and oil changing tips & tricks. Lot's of options and helpful suggestions to be found using the SEARCH function.

Oil opinions are many, best use a FULL Synthetic oil such as Amsoil or the others mentioned. Changing your oil & filter frequently is one of the best preventive maintenance tasks you can perform, especially on a high performance engine.

Hope that helps.

 

Royella it is. Which weight would be best. I ride in weather 30 to 100. Thanks guys.

 

What "weight" oil do you run in your truck / car ? No difference.
A 20 - 50 blend usually will work almost anywhere, just as long as you always let your engine warm up (allowing the oil to reach the top end of your engine) every time you "cold start" your vehicles.

What hurts engines is when individuals just crank the engine until it starts then soon after throw it in gear. See it happen all the time. But if the vehicle has only been sitting for a short period of time, everything important should still be lubricated (did I just contradict myself) ???

Pure synthetic oil is always your best choice.

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Rotella T6 Synthetic 5W-40.

 

I have a related question. Where can you buy the filter and two o rings? Not being able to find these is forcing me to get the brp kit.


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Try Rocky Mountain. I don't think you'll find it cheaper.

 

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Rat is a good oil brand. Piss is the correct weight

 

I may use the 0/40 Mobil one full synthetic. It’s 22 for a gallon at wal mart. Need an extended hose to reach fill. spout

 

obably 50+ threads to find regarding oil and oil changing tips & tricks. Lot's of options and helpful suggestions to be found using the SEARCH function.
Oil opinions are many, best use a FULL Synthetic oil such as Amsoil or the others mentioned. Changing your oil & filter frequently is one of the best preventive maintenance tasks you can perform, especially on a high performance engine. Hope that helps.Every post I seem to make someone brings to my attention that this site offers a search button. From now on. There should be no new posts because I’m sure every topic has been discussed atleast once.

 

Read the owners manual and it will tell you what weight oil and how often you should be changing you oil. You want to change your oil more often go for it.

I just get the BRP oil change kit on Rocky Mountain. Comes with the o-rings and new crush washers.




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Read the owners manual and it will tell you what weight oil and how often you should be changing you oil. You want to change your oil more often go for it.

I just get the BRP oil change kit on Rocky Mountain. Comes with the o-rings and new crush washers.

I do the same with the 100% synthetic CanAm oil, o-ring, both crush washers. Cannot beat the price or shipping time.

 

I was going to switch to Amsoil but then watched the you tube video on XPS.

 

Be prepared for the responses to come on how BRP oil is junk. LOL!

I personally have not had any issues with using the BRP oil in my X3. I like the convenience of the oil change kits.

 

Whether its junk or not I dont think anyone can deny its overpriced.

I prefer oils high in zinc (diesel oils). Here is a good read on how little zinc is in BRP oil.

Why almost every 40 wieght oil is better than BRP XPS "Summer Blend"

 

there are two drain plugs and
doubt they make a valve for the small hole
and usually about a 1/2qt comes out the small hole
use Fumoto F104N, Lever clip LC-10
it hangs down very close the the wimpy skid plate

 

a oil pump is the only mess free way to change the oil..and no plugs to play with

 

going to try the curtis valve way first.

 

every jet ski uses a oil pump to remove the dirty oil...hand pump or electric

 

Mine is going off shop air. I didn't know if you could do this with the X3. I can do it with my Audi and all my MBs but you try that with my C7 and it sucks out only a quart at best.

So, if you can do this, what do you do about the 2nd drain hole (small one)? Run it in flood mode to pump the remaining oil out to the main tank and suck on or what?

 

Debating whether to do this or the traditional way next oil change.
Good qustion I beleive has been asked before, about 1/2 quart left and I would think drown mode would move it?

 

Debating whether to do this or the traditional way next oil change.
Good qustion I beleive has been asked before, about 1/2 quart left and I would think drown mode would move it?

IIRC, someone mentioned that they had issues because drown mode wasn't mean to do this and that the oil system loses it's prime and somehow has to be reprimed?

 

You are supposed to run another drown mode cycle after refilling oil. I believe the problem comes in when you just use drown mode to empty. After filling run one more drown mode cycle, never had a problem.

 

My manual says remove BOTH plugs. Is there a separate manual advising of 2 drown mode runs, one before the drain and one after?

 

you dont need to drain the oil pumps
that small amout of oil is not a issue
the oem would never recomend draining the oil pumps...just not worth the problems it could cause

 

I'm now starting to get a little lost.

Which method drains the pump?

 

step 2 and 3

 

One big issue is the oil going all over the skid plates. Maybe use the hole saw to enlarge the hole so it's cleaner?

 

Some people do that, but shouldn't happen with the proper funnel.