Has anybody come up with a different brand oil filter for the 2000 Kodiak?.. If so, what are the brand names and part numbers?

 

AMSOIL makes one. Call them.

 

WIX # 51358 .About half the price of yamaha's. 00 KODIAC. warn winch.Kimpex front and rear bumpers

 

Be very carfull! I have seen engine damage on Y2K Kodiaks when the incorrect filters were used.

 

I just wondered how hoard is it to change the oil filter on the new Kodiak?? Or any othe service items?? the Dirt wheels review and ATV seem to state this is a easier servicing machine.

Mac Big Bear SE 4X4

 

Its about normal for oil changes, although not NEAR as easy as my Polaris 4 strokes. The dry sump oil resivour makes it REALLY easy to get to the drain plug. The use of a spin-on oil filter helps to simplify the filter change. But, I found it a lot less messy to go ahead and drop the skid plate to get to the drain plug.
Wix usually makes very reputable filters, so I'll give them a try on the next change.