Oil Change Without Filter Replacement

[nAVEL]

Guys -

Searched and didn't find what I was looking for (however I do expect [and deserve] several "SEARCH" responses so bring 'em on! )

Here's my question - I've searched and read about how much of a nightmare it can be changing the oil on the Apex. However is that due to how difficult it is to get at the oil filter? What if I just want to change the oil this year and leave the filter alone. Can I not just pull the bottom access panel off, drain all oil and refill?

Before I start I want to make sure I'm not over simplifying things..

Thanks for your help!
B

 

[guardrail]

If the sled has low miles on it, I would definitely change it. Just because of the break in particles. I usually change mine once a year no matter what the mileage. I have skipped a year because i was traveling a lot with work and didn't have any issues. I average 2000 to 3000 miles a season. I wouldn't go more than 5000 without changing it.

 

[06apexrtx]

agreed if its the first change it should have the filter doen as well and its not that big of deal except time from taking air box, battery/box out. about an hour. imo.

 

[black knight]

navel , for sure if its the first oil change after break-in change. Its not that bad of a job looking back on my first one. You may find the oil filter a little hard to get off as i think the guy at the factory is the Hulk. Also make sure you drain the oil out of the resevoir tank and pull the 2 allen head bolts off the bottem of the tank that holds the hose conector onto the bottem of the tank. There is a screen on the end of that you should clean also. (watch the o-ring dosn't fall off.) Was amazed after 800km how much it was pluged.

my 2 cents

Good luck

 

[Sidewinder]

Im in KW, bring it to me and I can change the oil for you .

Tims Large 2 milk .

 

[ualav8]

It's not that hard to do. It just takes some time. Heckels in Eagle River, WI (r.i.p.) wanted around $160 for an oil change. After you do it all yourself, you will feel real good about the big bucks you saved for doing something that Jiffy Lube charges $25 for.

 

[grumpysanta]

oil change

do breakin and change filter , after that change oil often and replace filer once a year or yam says there ( oem filter ) is good for 15000 km . but that is a little long , but if you do 2 or 3 oil changes a year it will do just fine . That is a problem with YAM . THEY ARE MAKING IT HARD TO WORK ON , so you bring it to a dealer for 100 $ hour service .

 

[CaptCaper]

I felt the same way as you early on but if you follow the directions here it is very easy.
thttp://www.ulmerracing.com/ look for oil filter relocation instructions.

 

[CANAM 4 Stroker]

I just changed mine last night. Takes about 30 minutes. Easy to do. Follow instructions in manual. Takes 3 Q's without filter change. I change it every year. I have yet to change the filter. It says it is good to 12K

 

[Shivesy]

Here is a topic on frequent filter changes:
http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php? ... ght=filter

 

[nAVEL]

Thanks Guys -

no, this isn't the first oil change. I have 5,000KM on the sled now and the filter was last changed around 2,500KM. I just didn't think it needed another change so soon.

I'm going to just change the oil right now, and perhaps revisit the filter again next year.

And Apexaholic --Thanks for the offer!! I just may take you up on it one day! And I'll be sure to bring a Tim's travel mug for ya!

 

[baggs66]

the filter may be good for 2 or 3 changes but why would you want to contaminate your new oil with old oil thats still in the filter? most people will only need 1 change a year unless your hondo then you need 3 or 4 lol. just my 2 cents