Ok....get this... After doing a search on changing my oil in my 2000 DS, I wanted to know the steps I have to take to properly bleed the system. I called my local Bombardier dealer, and they said they've NEVER done this on any of the DS's they've changed oil on. I was told they will only bleed the system if they actually take the motor apart. After reading what was said on the threads in my search, I'm concerned that they've given me mis-info, and I don't want to damage my engine. I've read that 2001 and up models don't have to be bled, but it is required on 2000's. Is this required, or redundant? If so, would some one please give me instructions on what steps are necessary to bleed the system? I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks!!!
Justin

 

My 2000 modle has always needed to be blead, I tried a few times to do it without, always needed it, just do it now, after draining the oil from the tank, engine supply line and crankcase remove the oil filter cover and the oil filter, when you look in there you will see a slot screw head with a hole in the center just above the center , this is the bleeder screw. After replacing the oil plugs and oil line I put 3 quarts in the tank then loosen the bleeder screw a few turns and crank the engine untill I get a good flow of oil from the screw then tighten, important note be sure the kill switch is in the "no run" position. After that install the new filter and cover and complete filling the oil tank, I also usualy crank it over several times in the no run position to get oil in the filter and to the crank bearing before lighting it off

If the bleeder screw has never been used before it will be very tight from the factory, I used a large (#3) square shank screwdriver and cresent wrench on the shank with lots of pressure on the end of the screwdriver to initialy break it

 

Excellent!!! Thanks for the info, it's just what I needed!!!
Justin

 

Freakneh,
Ive never bleeded mine and I ve changed it at least twice a season for 2-1/2 years now. after im done changing the oil/ filter I start it up and the red/green light shuts off in a few seconds. ready to go
Sam

 

Freakneh, if u are not going to use the bleeder(which i dont) make sure u turn the engine over with the kill switch in the off position untill the red light goes off. U dont want it to fire up dry.

 

Thanks for the info guys, I appreciate it. I think I'm going to play it safe and bleed it. It sounds like a simple, but messy endeavor. Knowing my luck, I'll burn my motor up if I don't. I'd rather put $ into it, to make it faster, not just to get it running again!!! I can't wait to see what kind of junk I have in that screen coming out of the oil tank!!!

 

Well here's the follow up... I got everything drained, and bled. I go to put the new filter in, and it's about 3/4 of an inch shorter then the one I pulled out of the bike. I thought my local shop had screwed up, so I went back with both filters. Come to find out, I've got a 2001 motor in my quad. The oil filter is bigger on the 2001 and up DS's. I guess I got one of the 1st 2001 motors out of the assembly line, and it was put into my 2000 chassis.
I guess all my concerns about bleeding are now unnecessary!!! Also, no junk in my screen...looked spotless!!! That made me extremely happy!!!