Hey all, just replaced all the fluids on my 2006 SP 500 EFI and wanted to share my experiencenotes. Some of this is likely repeat so I apologize, but wanted to give my perspective.
Fluids used:
Oil Change
Pretty straightforward. You are going to need a 14mm wrench for both the oil plug and crankcase bolts. I opted against removing the screen for a few reasons. First it seems most people simply don’t other then those first few changes and second I did not want to have to deal with priming the oil pump.
The hardest part here was dealing with the crankcase bolt which is in a tricky spot. Those of you who have done this know what I mean. 🙂 Removing it is not so bad, it is the getting it back in. I ended us using a needle nose pliers to line it up and then one finger to start turning it.
The filter was also a pain.. I tried three different filter wrenches to no avail and finally only got it off using a pliersclamping style wrench. Replace by putting a bead of fresh oil on new filter and only put back on hand tight. Refill was 2qts total. Remember to clean any metal particles of the plugs.
Trans Oil Change
Both the transmission drain and fill plugs are 16mm. Be sure you can remove fill plug before you drain. I was a little concerned at first as it seemed to me I did not drain no where near as much as I put in which was 1qt. To refill I used a funnel with a long bendable end. Pour slowly. It took the entire qt.
Front Diff Change
The drain plug for the front diff is 7/16 nut and the fill plug is a 5/16 allen. My model calls for 5oz refill. I wasn’t confident measuring that out accurately using the bottle given how I have read how crucial the fluid amount is, so I poured about 6oz into a plastic measuring cup compensating for about an 1oz due to leftover and spillage. Used the same funnel with long bendable end to refill.
I also greased the few zerks I have.. seemed to mostly be a sealed system for this generation.
Hey all, just replaced all the fluids on my 2006 SP 500 EFI and wanted to share my experiencenotes. Some of this is likely repeat so I apologize, but wanted to give my perspective.
Fluids used:
Oil Change
Pretty straightforward. You are going to need a 14mm wrench for both the oil plug and crankcase bolts. I opted against removing the screen for a few reasons. First it seems most people simply don’t other then those first few changes and second I did not want to have to deal with priming the oil pump.
The hardest part here was dealing with the crankcase bolt which is in a tricky spot. Those of you who have done this know what I mean. 🙂 Removing it is not so bad, it is the getting it back in. I ended us using a needle nose pliers to line it up and then one finger to start turning it.
The filter was also a pain.. I tried three different filter wrenches to no avail and finally only got it off using a pliersclamping style wrench. Replace by putting a bead of fresh oil on new filter and only put back on hand tight. Refill was 2qts total. Remember to clean any metal particles of the plugs.
Trans Oil Change
Both the transmission drain and fill plugs are 16mm. Be sure you can remove fill plug before you drain. I was a little concerned at first as it seemed to me I did not drain no where near as much as I put in which was 1qt. To refill I used a funnel with a long bendable end. Pour slowly. It took the entire qt.
Front Diff Change
The drain plug for the front diff is 7/16 nut and the fill plug is a 5/16 allen. My model calls for 5oz refill. I wasn’t confident measuring that out accurately using the bottle given how I have read how crucial the fluid amount is, so I poured about 6oz into a plastic measuring cup compensating for about an 1oz due to leftover and spillage. Used the same funnel with long bendable end to refill.
I also greased the few zerks I have.. seemed to mostly be a sealed system for this generation.
