RX Warrior Oil Filter Change

[bigal1951]

I am about to change the oil on my 04 Warrior.

I have removed the right side panel and the bottom cover plate and have been looking around for the oil filter; but, have no idea where it might be.

Can anyone help? I do not have manuals.

Thanks,
Al

 

[Len Todd]

You have to remove the battery, battery holder, and ECU. It is located under the battery.

 

[bigal1951]

Thanks Len.

So, that means I first have to remove the air box to get at all of that?

Are there any photos anywhere?

 

[Sasquatch]

Don't think anyone ever posted pics but first remove the airbox. You need to loosen the screws in the four clamps between the airbox and carbs first. One strap on the front of the airbox. There is two hoses to disconnect one by the clutches for the crankcase vent. The other is a drain hose for the air box that is underneath it. If you lift the air box up and tilt it to the oil tank side you can get at it.

Disconnect and remove the battery and plastic box its in. Remove the bolts holding the battery box frame, 6 bolts total if I remember right and ecu. The battery box frame needs to be wiggled and rotated out of the way. Be gentle on the wires. To hard to describe how but once you figure it out it seems so easy.

Remove and replace filter after draining oil from the tank and engine. Filter is for sure empty then.

 

[Len Todd]

Even if you drain the tank and engine, I always still get a mess with the oil. You may want to consider being ready to catch it with a rag or two.

Also, I heard that someone makes a tool that attaches to the filer and sucks the oil out to elimiate the mess. Anyone seen or heard of this?

 

[bigal1951]

Thanks guys for all your help.

I took the top off the air box and was wondering how to get the rest out since it was already moving easily. I guess I should be gentle on the tubes around the carbs loostening those colars as I am working in the garage at -25 Degrees C.

This will give me a chance to hook up the heated visor wires properly as well.

Once again, thanks for everything.

 

[Sasquatch]

Ouch! That is cold for working on a sled. I'd take it for a ride and warm it up real good. That way everything is more supple.

I'd be thinking about getting some heat in that garage. Bring your tools inside so they don't freeze your hands when you use them. -25C tools will freeze your hands numb and useless in seconds.

Anyway have fun.

 

[bigal1951]

Sounds like a good idea Sasquatch. I went out and looked at it again and decided to wait until it warms up a bit. The only problem is that the oil is down a bit and i am not sure what the previous owner used for oil in it. I don't know if I can get a hold of him. The only oil I have is the Yamalube Utility Performance 5W30 oil. I don't think I should top it up if i don't know what is in there.

A new heated garage is in the works this summer for all the toys.

 

[03RX1-ER-LE]

Len, try poking a hole in the top/rear of the filter, the oil will drain into the engine once the vacuum has been released. In the early 80's I learned that trick on a rotary engine in a Mazda RX7 (oil filter on top of motor upside down) If you did not do this when the gasket broke seal with the motor oil went all over It may still leave a little oil but the rags you lay there will catch it.
Bigal1951, You could drain just the oil tank for know, most of the oil is there

 

[Len Todd]

I do poke a hole in the top. Then, after a few minutes, I jamb the screwdriver through both sides to turn the filter off. The mess comes from the seal. It is not really that much of a mess. You just have to be ready to catch it. ;-)