Changing transmission filter

[2loves]

2014 RTLimited. I REACHED 28Kon my spyder. What is involved in changing transmission filter & fluid? Cost of filter & trans. fuid would be helpful too.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

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2014 RTLimited. I REACHED 28Kon my spyder. What is involved in changing transmission filter & fluid? Cost of filter & trans. fuid would be helpful too.

Best price I've seen is BAJARON's & He ships Free ...... Doc Humphrey has a very good - how to video on this -So as to what's involved - watch His video first - It does take awhile to do - lots of Tupperware to remove - not difficult just time consuming - don't try this unless you are under cover ie garage etc............... Mike :thumbup:................... PS I changed mine recently and if can let the Spyder drain ( the oil ) overnight there will be less of a mess......:yikes:

 

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[BajaRon]

2014 RTLimited. I REACHED 28Kon my spyder. What is involved in changing transmission filter & fluid? Cost of filter & trans. fuid would be helpful too.

Changing the transmission oil filter on an SE6 is not difficult, just time consuming (as mentioned).

There is no 'Transmission Fluid' on any Spyder. The engine oil also services the transmission. That is why it is so important to use a good quality oil, or change often. Transmissions are many times harder on the oil than the engine. That is why, in most applications, the transmission has a completely different lubricant to handle the additional stress. But to save weight, size and complexity, most motorcycles use the same lubricant for both.

Once the oil starts to go away, you're getting unnecessary wear in both areas.

 

[2loves]

IS it absolutely necessary to use 5w40synthetic oil or is possible to use 15w40 synthetic? I understand it requires nearly 6 qts. when changing oil & trans. filters at the same time.

 

[Purple Guy]

IS it absolutely necessary to use 5w40synthetic oil or is possible to use 15w40 synthetic? I understand it requires nearly 6 qts. when changing oil & trans. filters at the same time.

I personally use Amsoil 10W-40 full synthetic, so no it isn't absolutely necessary to use 5w40 synthetic oil.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

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IS it absolutely necessary to use 5w40synthetic oil or is possible to use 15w40 synthetic? I understand it requires nearly 6 qts. when changing oil & trans. filters at the same time.

Have you given any thought to using the " Thank you " button ????? ........ Mike :thumbup: ...... and the Spyder likes 10w/40 it's more commonly available also .....

 

[BajaRon]

IS it absolutely necessary to use 5w40synthetic oil or is possible to use 15w40 synthetic? I understand it requires nearly 6 qts. when changing oil & trans. filters at the same time.

The answer is no, it is not necessary (absolutely or otherwise) to use 5w-40 synthetic oil, as already stated. Here are the BRP quantity requirements for an oil change with the amount of oil provided in their service kits.