I was wondering if anyone had a link or if they had step by step instructions on how to change the oil on my 02 raptor? Thanks alot for any help guys!!
Dan

 

I don't have any links but I can tell you how to do it.

First start the quad and let it get warm. Warming up the oil gets any particals up into the oil instead of just sitting in the bottom. I always remove the skid plate so it's not so messy, there is six bolts that hold the skid plate on. Drain the oil tank, there is a plug right in the bottom of it. I collect it in a funnel so I can redirect it, otherwise it drains right onto the frame. Then drain the crank case, the plug is right next to where the shifter comes out of the transmission. If you have removed the skid plate you can catch the oil without making a mess. Then change the filter, always lube up the new filters gasket with some fresh oil. Refill the oil tank. It takes about two quarts but it will not hold it all at once. You need to fill the tank and then start it for a minute so it can pump the oil down into the engine and then you can put in some more and check it, add some, check it till you get it right. I have heard some guys that don't change the filter everytime, I don't know if thats okay or not but I change mine everytime I change the oil. The Yamaha brand filter is pretty expensive and I use Amsoil 0/40 wich is pretty pricey as well. But I'd rather be safe. I can't afford to replace the engine.

 

I would change the filter everytime. If not it is like taking a shower and putting you dirty underware back on. The filter is the part that stops all the dirt and metal from the motor anyway my 2 cent's worth. I use the Hiflofiltro style filters and they are cheap you can get them off e-bay. I also change my oil every 25 hr the motors run at some high rpm's and get run hard and the cost is nothing compared to my ford 250 power stroke it take 4 gal of oil [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
BassBlaster has is down to the letter nice instructions

 

Wow,
Those are some idiot proof instructions. Thank you very much. Thats exactly what I was looking for, so I really appreciate it.
Dan

 

LOL.......I'lll second that.

 

yea that's pretty much word for word what i would have typed for those instructions..

 

LOL how the hell do you guys fill the oil resovoir?? Is it just me that like it is impossible for?? what do you guys do to fill i have tried everything but it all makes a huge mess

 

Get a small hose from a hardware store clear type and small funnel put the hose on the end of the funnel insert small hose in fill hole pour oil into funnel well it works if you get my drift

 

I just use a really small funnel. It is pretty tight down there, but it can be done without making a mess. I like that hose idea, gonna have to give that a shot.

 

The hose idea is a really good idea, I did it and it worked exellant. Thanks alot.
Dan