My first oil change isn't going to be cheap

[Guest]

Here is my shopping list. Anything I'm missing?

• Oil Pan (15qt)
• Oil Filter w/ O ring
• 3 qts of 15w40 diesel engine oil
• 20mm 6 pt 1/4in socket
• Shop Rags
• Transmission Cover Gasket
• Simply Green degreaser/cleaner
• nitrile gloves

I'm removing the transmission cover so I can clean the oil lens. I'm pretty sure it's grimed up and I want to make sure I don't run her low.

Many of these items obviously I wont have to buy every time. My shop isn't, yet, equipped. I'm about 99% sure that my drain plug is 20mm. My 19mm didnt fit and of course that's as large as I have.

The total comes to about $80. With the exception of the gasket (unless the local dealer has it in inventory) I can get all locally.

[wally]

Once you have bought the tools, you have them. Next time it'll be cheaper.

[GateKeeper]

Q tip for the oil lens, if it's not gone yellow from heat and age, it will clean up nicely, mine did....

use old T shirts for shop rags
use soap and water to clean your hands, instead of the nitrile gloves

but those both only save you a few bucks, so you might as well buy them,,,I usually buy the nitrile gloves in bulk, box of 100, can last a very long time

[Nessism]

1/4" drive socket is no good. You will need a 3/8" or 1/2" ratchet and socket to take the drain bolt out.

You will need 4 quarts of oil (one gallon).

[MAJikMARCer]

Q tip for the oil lens, if it's not gone yellow from heat and age, it will clean up nicely, mine did....

Yea, I think it's just oil gunk, not yellowing. We'll see.

I usually buy the nitrile gloves in bulk, box of 100, can last a very long time

Yea, the box of 100 is $15 and they'll come in handy for lots of projects.

[Baatfam]

I'm about 99% sure that my drain plug is 20mm. My 19mm didnt fit and of course that's as large as I have.

A 13/16" spark plug socket will work...most everyone has one of those.
Or any 13/16" socket or wrench...

[MAJikMARCer]

1/4" drive socket is no good. You will need a 3/8" or 1/2" ratchet and socket to take the drain bolt out.

You will need 4 quarts of oil (one gallon).

Ah yes, the 1/2". I didnt change that on my list when I wrote it up.

As for 4 qts vs 3. The service manual said it would only need about 2.6L (which is still less than 3 qts). Is there something I'm missing?

[GateKeeper]

are you taking into account that you are putting in a fresh oil filter as well it will require more oil....

check your manual once again

[Nessism]

As for 4 qts vs 3. The service manual said it would only need about 2.6L (which is still less than 3 qts). Is there something I'm missing?

If you change the oil filter at the same time as the oil it will take about 3.5 quarts.

[MAJikMARCer]

My service manual says:

Oil Change: 2.4L / 2.5qt
Filter Change: 2.6L / 2.7qt
Overhaul Engine: 2.7L / 2.9qt

[OLDENUFF]

You don't need the o ring at every change either unless it's leaking.

[MAJikMARCer]

You don't need the o ring at every change either unless it's leaking.

It comes with the filter anyway, so might as well change it out. Not sure when it was last changed by the PO, so I'm being careful.

[Tim Tom]

It comes with the filter anyway, so might as well change it out. Not sure when it was last changed by the PO, so I'm being careful.

A word of caution about the filter O-Ring. If the one you get in the mail is twisted and will not lay flat it will be a real bear to install in the filter cover. If you have this problem like I did, get some heavy duty grease, and use it to help the O-Ring stick to the cover.

Also be sure not to strip out the aluminum studs. They can be real pain. I've had my bike down for over a week to to complications and misfortunes due to an oil change gone terribly wrong. But now i know better...

On my bike the oil plug is the same size socket as my spark plug socket. I think its a 21, but not sure off hand.

It's a simple operation, just take your time.

[MAJikMARCer]

On my bike the oil plug is the same size socket as my spark plug socket. I think its a 21, but not sure off hand.

My spark plugs are 18mm. The oil plug definitely isn't 18mm. It's possible that it's not original. It wouldnt shock me.

[Toasty]

On my bike the oil plug is the same size socket as my spark plug socket. I think its a 21, but not sure off hand.

It's a simple operation, just take your time.

It's the same on my bike too.