oil changing?

[atvracin74]

do i need a torque wrench to change the motor oil and tranny oil, because if i do need one i dont have one and they are kinda high so if i dont need one or there is a way to change it without one it would be great advice!

[Redrider99]

I change mine after every race weekend without one and have never had a problem with either

[eastside 400]

you dont need a torque wrench, just dont crank the drain bolts down really tight, people tend to overtighten them because of the crush washers. do you have any mechanical experience? not to be rude or anything but since you asked this question it makes it seem like you might not, just make sure you use the correct oil and fill to the right capacity

[atvracin74]

I do only mine is with the good ole 2 stroke... upon getting this 4stroke i was going to make sure i looked over some directions before hand and all the forms and sites kept repeating torque wrench? also im changing tranny fluid to so some imput on tranny fluid would be beast

[Scro]

It's fairly easy to strip the threads in the case. That's why you read everywhere to use a torque wrench. I would recommend it. As far as the transmission oil, you can use the neutral sending unit behind the case saver to drain the oil. It drains about 95% of the oil if you tip the quad on it's side. It's easier to get to than the drain bolt, and far less likely to strip.

[atvracin74]

what fluid would you use recommend?

[Scro]

I always used Amsoil for motor oil, and Honda red bottle for transmission.

[atvracin74]

Originally posted by Scro
I always used Amsoil for motor oil, and Honda red bottle for transmission.
there are alot of red bottles by honda and im a huge 450r noob so you gotta be more detailed

[Scro]

This.

[yellow400ex0102]

I would invest in a torque wrench. I have stripped mine out and had to re-drill and now use a 400ex drain bolt. I got lucky it held so I just syphon the oil out now and it is a pain. Just a little advice so you dont have to go through it.