oil change

[jscoll]

can someone give me step by step instructions on changing the oil?

http://www.atvriders.com/articles/oilchange400ex.html

[2stroke_man]

is it just me or is the dipstick kinda moody in this thing? I JUST changed the oil and it shows half low after 1.9 qts. w/ filter...:confused:

[7t9cbx]

Idle your engine 5 to 10 minutes, Shut it down, take dip stick out wipe off, reinsert. do not screw in, pull back out, should be between hatch marks, adjust to top hatch mark. Per clymer manual.

[fasssst400ex]

i put in 2.5 quarts in mine. the engine will take some oil too

[300ex mxracer]

2.5 holy sh*t thats alot of oil. lol colten mine takes 1.6

[JOEX]

Originally posted by fasssst400ex
i put in 2.5 quarts in mine. the engine will take some oil too
Sounds like you're not checking the level correctly:ermm:

[prepracing]

if u drain your oil tank and your engine case ( the 12m bolt by your gear shifter...that not many people ever bother to drain ) a 400ex will hold 2 qts. and be perfect

[300ex mxracer]

Originally posted by fasssst400ex
i put in 2.5 quarts in mine. the engine will take some oil too
he kinda "goofy" sometimes.;)

[brandon86]

I have a 2000 ex I drain the oil from both places. Then when you refill I fill up the oil resvoir then start the bike and let it run for 30 sec then It holds 2 qt's fine. How often do you guys change your oil. I try to change mine about every 6 or 7 gas tanks. Keep in mind my bike is stock. When I change it the oil is nice a golden
:D

[300ex mxracer]

i change mine every couple races.might be overkill but im kinda hard on it:devil:

[hrc]

When checking the oil how come you not suspose to screw the dip stick in?

[400exc]

i dont know really why your not supposed to, but i think it is for to get a better reading, and gives you a little more in case it burns some?

[jason43050]

i got a 2005 trx 400 ex. the dealer told me i had to screw mine all the way in ,and pull it out. to check my oil.:cool:

[JOEX]

Originally posted by jason43050
i got a 2005 trx 400 ex. the dealer told me i had to screw mine all the way in ,and pull it out. to check my oil.:cool:
I'd go with what the manual says before what the dealer says;)

[440ex dragger]

Its best to use what it says in the Clymer, to much oil will burn up your oil pump.