Changing oil 2014 RT

[PrairieSpyder]

Well my dear brother is changing the oil on my RTS for me. It's early, per the odometer, but I want to start for Alaska with everything fresh. He read the manual and took off several body panels (more than expected), then jacked it up and found the plugs. Weird. One is brass, the other steel. The allen wrench wouldn't work on the steel one (left side) and we thought it was striped; but a star wrench worked. The brass one is in really tight. I had the first oil change done last June at the dealer in Durango, Colo. Any idea why they'd put them in so tight? Are they different materials on purpose?

I'm just glad I know someone who is a mechanic to do it. I owe my bro big time!

 

[Jim&Teresa]

I had similar issue with the small transmission drain plug - see my last year's post

Reposting this info. from my 9-20-14 post - fyi - good luck!

Hi all, I think I damaged the transmission drain plug using a T40 Torx on it. I ordered a new drain plug as I don't want to deal with that one again...It was "mushy" when taking it off and I used a torque wrench, to spec, putting it on.

I received the new one today and it IS a 6MM allen that is the correct wrench size for the transmission drain plug based on this replacement plug received.

The engine drain plug T45 Torx worked perfectly.

FYI....good luck! :thumbup:

Here's a few pictures of my new transmission drain plug:

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5-29-15 .... BTW - have a great trip to Alaska. I wish we were going. You will met Les and Kathy from MN on this trip.

My last oil change (this week at 16,000 miles), I did replace the transmission plug (picture showing the new one ordered to replace the damaged one - damaged by using a T40 Torx instead of using the 6mm allen). It was so tight even a vice grip could not get it off....so I carefully used a chisel and hammer tapping it in the direction to loosen it - it worked. Old plug gone, new plug in place....note (at least with my 2014 RT Limited) , the transmission drain plug is 6 mm allen and the engine drain plug is a T45 Torx.....good luck with your oil change.

I hope it loosens easier next time - both were tightened using the torque specs (every time). I don't understand why it is so tight...hopefully with the new plug, the allen will not twist out of it or damage it next time.

 

[Deer Slayer]

If you are going to work on a BRB product, drop $20.00 torx/star bit set. Only allen is a 7 mm on the handle bars. Proper tool for proper job gang!:cheers:

 

[Chupaca]

Here's the thing..!!

Drain plugs tend to get cystalized in. The heated oil will act like loctite. I find that if you hammer on them or insert the apporpiate tool and hammer on that it helps brake it loose. Have not heard of the brass though they are coated some a bit yellowish but both steel...:dontknow:

 

[Purple Guy]

If you are going to work on a BRB product, drop $20.00 torx/star bit set. Only allen is a 7 mm on the handle bars. Proper tool for proper job gang!:cheers:

I have to agree, don't think that there's an allen screw with the exception of the handle bars on the entire Spyder.
When I did my oil change I used a Torx 40 to remove the gearbox drain plug without any problems... :dontknow:

 

[PrairieSpyder]

He did finally get them open. Thanks to you guys for the tips. :thumbup: I've forward this thread to him.

 

[bruiser]

The OEM transmission drain plug on the 1330 Is a 6mm allen wrench. The crank case drain plug is a T45 torx. I've changed oil on a couple of 1330s.

The plugs are steel. The cases are aluminum. On any type of plug such as the drain plugs, temperature cycling of dissimilar metal will cause them to "seize" in the hole. Take a flat end soft metal bar such as brass, place it on the plug and give it a sharp rap with a hammer. That procedure breaks the "tension" on the threads. Make sure the metal bar is wider that the allen/torx hole so it doesn't deform it.

I worked with hydraulic systems in my previous job. The plugs in the solenoid blocks would always seize. I had a brass bar that I used along with a ball peen hammer. usually one or two good 'raps' with the hammer broke the tension on those plugs.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Only allen is a 7 mm on the handle bars. Proper tool for proper job gang!:cheers:

Have you changed oil yourself? I ask because on the 998 the oil filter covers are 5 mm hex and the drain plugs are both 6 mm hex. The handle bar is NOT the only place where a hex wrench is used on BRP products.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

PROPER ADVICE IS BETTER

If you are going to work on a BRB product, drop $20.00 torx/star bit set. Only allen is a 7 mm on the handle bars. Proper tool for proper job gang!:cheers:

Dear Sir you should read Bruiser's & Was Winger's posts.......you are in-correct about the Allen's....................Mike