Yes good video. Only one thing. Make sure you run the engine for 10 minutes up to operate temp. Don't screw the dipstick in to check. It doesn't check the same cold.
Great Video, helped me get to my oil filter. I couldn't get it off, guessing too tight from factory. Had to bang a screwdriver through it to get it off. One comment in the Service Manual it states when checking oil don't screw in the dip stick to check it. That's a pretty big difference. For me I would of guessed to screw it in to check it, but read the service manual several times over to verify that.
Thank you for posting! Very informative i appreciate the time you put in. I have an X2 and i love it. This machine is a ton of fun. I was leaning toward the Kawasaki Tyrex but when the X2 came along that was the machine that i wanted.Keep on posting those videos cheers from Canada!
Great video with great advice and very informative . One correction , the Yamaha X4 owners manual states " Remove the engine oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Insert the dipstick back into the oil tank(without screwing it in)and then remove it again to check the oil level . I just changed the oil on my '19 X4 and it required 3.5 US Qts to be at the max level .
That’s the transmission oil which is separate from the engine and runs gear oil, not engine oil. Don’t get the two mixed up as that would not be good!😬
Some tips: Jack up the rear end when changing the oil filter and the tire will be out of your way. Use a cap filter wrench. My old 2015 Toyota RAV4 cap filter wrench worked perfectly. There's really not enough room to use a plier/scissor style oil filter wrench and if you do try using one you run the risk of hitting the oil pressure switch and possibly braking it. When filling her up, the engine has to be THROUGHLY warmed up and DO NOT fill to the top of the hatch marks or you could get oil into you air intake tract: www.wolverineforums.com/forum/162-wolverine-x2-x4-general-discussion/24858-x4-oil-puddling-intake-ducting-issue.html
THanks from new X4 owner over in Hazard!!! The fine print on the Yamalube warranty makes it pretty much useless. Doesn't cover ring wear, bearing wear, etc. Says if its knocking they won't cover it.
Thanks for posting! I had my heart set on the Honda Pioneer 1000-5 until I saw you traded her out for the X4. Still happy with the X4? I live in Colorado and am looking for a good machine for the family - we have a Polaris 850 2-up currently. I think the seat comfort, ride, quietness and minimal engine heat now have me leaning towards the X4. I am 6'-6" so it really comes down to comfort and roominess...seems the power of the two units is comparable for the type of rocky trail riding we will primarily be doing (not really looking to go 60+ MPH). What do you think? Thanks!
Super happy with the X4. Love it and don't regret my decision at all. The 1000 is a great machine, don't get me wrong, but the X4 is a better machine for all the reasons you mentioned unless you plan on using it for utility purposes and need a dump bed. For trail riding, I can't really feel the difference in power until I get to nice open areas and the X4 actually feels quicker in the woods because it's a bit smaller and more nimble. However, with you being 6'6" you may find the X4 a bit cramped. I'm 5' 10" and a whopping 163 lbs and have plenty of room but someone your size may not. The worse part to the machine is getting in and out with the way the door latch protrudes into the door opening. Not a big deal once you get into the habit of raising the wheel to full height before you get out but until you do you can expect to smack your hips off that getting in and out...lol. Best thing would be to go to a dealer and check out the fit and if you find it too confined, well, you can't go wrong with a Pioneer 1000-5 either.
Well, I'm 6' 2", and its ALMOST too tight. I love my X4, but if I wasn't so fat, I would be much more comfortable. Especially getting in and out. So, I guess I need to start a diet and fitness regiment! Once seated, I'm fine, but I think it would be a little more cramped if I were 4" taller. Thanks for the video, Jason! Greetings from Western PA.!
LOL! Thanks for the info, Josh! Sounds like i just need to get my lanky tail down to the dealership and just butt test them. The Pioneer seemed roomy enough, but with all of the engine heat and "different" back seats I am trying minimize the complaints I might here from the boss sitting next to me! Her approval = more riding! Take care, fellas.
For the 850 its basically a “view port” but on the Rmax it’s one of the oil fills. With the Rmax you put about 2qts of oil in that port in the head and the rest in the tank but for reasons I’m not sure of the 850 you are not suppose to add oil through that port but add it all through the tank as I showed in the video. The only thing that might be the reason is Yamaha was developing the 1000 at the same time as the 850 and new they would be sharing the same basic design so just made some parts like the valve cover pretty much the same🤷🏻♂️ Also, look into getting a throttle max for your 850. I have a video of one I installed in my X4 and it will almost completely eliminate the touchy pedal. Had one in my Pioneer 1000-5 and still have one in my pioneer 500 and they work great!
Awesome video but we have a 2023 x4 Wolverine and the book says 15 hours break in and dealer said 25 hours and your video saying 20 hours what do u recommend????
Thank you for the video's. Do you plan to put a soft cab on in the future? Would like to get one before next winter, so I have all summer to decide which to get OEM, or Side by side enclosures.
I would like to but not sure if that will happen or not...lol. I would love to go with the Yamaha hard cab but it’s a little too rich for my blood considering it would only be in a few months out of the year.
Hi im wanting to change my transmission fluid. Should i only use the 80-90 yamalube or is there something better. Also how do i drain it, I cant find a plug?? Thanks
I am a licensed Toyota tech, (retired) and do all my own services 2018 Grizzly, 2019 X2 and 2019 X4 Is there a reset on the display for oil changes? I have the "wrench" icon on mine, and was wondering if there is reset interval. Great channel, thanks for the vids!
Michael Hoffman I’ll have to get that changed. I don’t have the website anymore as I didn’t use it enough to warrant paying for the site...lol. Everything is available on my teespring store now. teespring.com/stores/appalachian-mountain-riders
There are quite a few actually but here are a couple top ones. They maintain constant oil pressure better than a wet sump system with an oil pan cause there is very little chance of starving the pump of oil like you can with a wet pump. Especially if you’re doing technical riding where you have the machine at steep angles for extended periods of time. The oil is also kept separate from the engine so it says cooler and also maintains viscosity better cause it gives any gasses from normal ring blow by a chance to escape. To go along with that dry sump systems usually hold greater amounts of oil as well which aids in cooling and maintaining viscosity.
Jose Cuervo. My X2 took 3.3 on the money with filter change. Added the 2.5. Let run. Dumped the last of the 3rd quart in. Needed a bit more. Added 1/3 qt. It was perfect on the dipstick. Hope this helps.
You don’t want to overfill it or is going to dump oil into your air box and cause all sorts of problems. When these first came out dealers were way overfilling and that caused some problems for the buyers. You can never tell 100% how much oil is still left in the lines or laying in the bottom of the tank. I bet if you were to poll 20 owners most of the numbers would very as far as how much it actually took.
Thank you for pushing these routine maintenance videos out for the X4. It has been a huge help for me.
Best instructions on the internet....Bravo!
Thanks for sharing this info. FYI in my manual, (ch8-pg10), it says when checking the oil level Do NOT screw down the dip stick.
Thanks for sharing this one everyone! I just hit my 200 mile break -in period and going to work on changing the oil now.
Great video. Appreciate the detail without the overkill. A difficult balance to achieve - but you nailed it. Much appreciated. - Fellow X4 owner. :)
Appreciate your videos. I Bought a 2022 X4 a few months ago and these videos have helped.
Yes good video. Only one thing. Make sure you run the engine for 10 minutes up to operate temp. Don't screw the dipstick in to check. It doesn't check the same cold.
Great Video, helped me get to my oil filter. I couldn't get it off, guessing too tight from factory. Had to bang a screwdriver through it to get it off. One comment in the Service Manual it states when checking oil don't screw in the dip stick to check it. That's a pretty big difference. For me I would of guessed to screw it in to check it, but read the service manual several times over to verify that.
Awesome video...changing mine now u sing your video..thanks buddy
Thank you for posting! Very informative i appreciate the time you put in. I have an X2 and i love it. This machine is a ton of fun. I was leaning toward the Kawasaki Tyrex but when the X2 came along that was the machine that i wanted.Keep on posting those videos cheers from Canada!
Thanks for sharing, follows the procedure in the manual and does a great job explaining the location and orientation of drains, access points etc.
Awesome video man, saved me a bunch of money!
Super merci!
Great video!
Great video I will be doing my OIL change . Love My Yamaha Wolverine X4
Thanks for the info, good video.
Thanks sir. Very helpful.
Helped me out big time and thank you enough!
Oh yeah from Clearfield Pa welcome all
I see a meet and greet ride in the future if your that close!! Also I know where you can take your Wolverine if you need work done😁
AGAIN THANK YOU FOR THE INFO. YAMALUBEADVANTAGE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great video with great advice and very informative . One correction , the Yamaha X4 owners manual states " Remove the engine oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Insert the dipstick back into the oil tank(without screwing it in)and then remove it again to check the oil level . I just changed the oil on my '19 X4 and it required 3.5 US Qts to be at the max level .
I thought the dip stick for proper oil level was on passenger side under the seat belt buckle?
That’s the transmission oil which is separate from the engine and runs gear oil, not engine oil. Don’t get the two mixed up as that would not be good!😬
AppalachianMountainRiders www.wolverineforums.com/forum/256-engine/7522-checking-oil-2.html#/topics/7522
Thanks for the helpful video.
The last oil filter I replaced was a K and N and it had a nut welded on the end.
Some tips: Jack up the rear end when changing the oil filter and the tire will be out of your way. Use a cap filter wrench. My old 2015 Toyota RAV4 cap filter wrench worked perfectly. There's really not enough room to use a plier/scissor style oil filter wrench and if you do try using one you run the risk of hitting the oil pressure switch and possibly braking it. When filling her up, the engine has to be THROUGHLY warmed up and DO NOT fill to the top of the hatch marks or you could get oil into you air intake tract: www.wolverineforums.com/forum/162-wolverine-x2-x4-general-discussion/24858-x4-oil-puddling-intake-ducting-issue.html
Amazing video--keep it up
Much appreciated! Thank you.
thats a good size car port.... great video!
mikeatc it’s a good size carport till you get three side by sides in there at the same time to work on...😂😂😂
THanks from new X4 owner over in Hazard!!! The fine print on the Yamalube warranty makes it pretty much useless. Doesn't cover ring wear, bearing wear, etc. Says if its knocking they won't cover it.
Very helpful, thanks for this info! For a 2019 my oil filter part number was 5GH-13440-61. Not sure why it is different by the last digit.
It means they just upgraded it somehow. It seems like everytime I get an oil filter the number changes.😂
well done
Thanks for your video's, there a big help. I prefer to service my machines so I know it was done right.
Great video
Thanks for posting! I had my heart set on the Honda Pioneer 1000-5 until I saw you traded her out for the X4. Still happy with the X4? I live in Colorado and am looking for a good machine for the family - we have a Polaris 850 2-up currently. I think the seat comfort, ride, quietness and minimal engine heat now have me leaning towards the X4. I am 6'-6" so it really comes down to comfort and roominess...seems the power of the two units is comparable for the type of rocky trail riding we will primarily be doing (not really looking to go 60+ MPH). What do you think? Thanks!
Super happy with the X4. Love it and don't regret my decision at all. The 1000 is a great machine, don't get me wrong, but the X4 is a better machine for all the reasons you mentioned unless you plan on using it for utility purposes and need a dump bed. For trail riding, I can't really feel the difference in power until I get to nice open areas and the X4 actually feels quicker in the woods because it's a bit smaller and more nimble. However, with you being 6'6" you may find the X4 a bit cramped. I'm 5' 10" and a whopping 163 lbs and have plenty of room but someone your size may not. The worse part to the machine is getting in and out with the way the door latch protrudes into the door opening. Not a big deal once you get into the habit of raising the wheel to full height before you get out but until you do you can expect to smack your hips off that getting in and out...lol. Best thing would be to go to a dealer and check out the fit and if you find it too confined, well, you can't go wrong with a Pioneer 1000-5 either.
Thanks for the info! Much appreciated.
Well, I'm 6' 2", and its ALMOST too tight. I love my X4, but if I wasn't so fat, I would be much more comfortable. Especially getting in and out. So, I guess I need to start a diet and fitness regiment! Once seated, I'm fine, but I think it would be a little more cramped if I were 4" taller. Thanks for the video, Jason! Greetings from Western PA.!
LOL! Thanks for the info, Josh! Sounds like i just need to get my lanky tail down to the dealership and just butt test them. The Pioneer seemed roomy enough, but with all of the engine heat and "different" back seats I am trying minimize the complaints I might here from the boss sitting next to me! Her approval = more riding! Take care, fellas.
Do you do a video on replacing the belt on the 2019 x4 850?
Just bought a 2020 x4 model. Loving your channel. Is there an actual "break in period" or "process" on these? (like boat motors have)
It’s around 20hrs for full break in. Just make sure you don’t ride a steady speed for long periods of time and that’s all you need to worry about.
@@AppalachianMountainRiders Thanks for the reply!
@@AppalachianMountainRiders Got any ideas for a spare tire mount on that X4?
What if I dumped at quart by accident in the other fill. Which I guess is not a fill
I am choosing which SXS to buy. This is the most complicated OIL CHANGE I have ever seen
The Yamaha R-max has 5 bolts to drain oil from.
What's the plug cap thing next to the spark plugs? Good job , I just got a 2022 850 x2, gas pedal is touchy on bumps
For the 850 its basically a “view port” but on the Rmax it’s one of the oil fills. With the Rmax you put about 2qts of oil in that port in the head and the rest in the tank but for reasons I’m not sure of the 850 you are not suppose to add oil through that port but add it all through the tank as I showed in the video.
The only thing that might be the reason is Yamaha was developing the 1000 at the same time as the 850 and new they would be sharing the same basic design so just made some parts like the valve cover pretty much the same🤷🏻♂️
Also, look into getting a throttle max for your 850. I have a video of one I installed in my X4 and it will almost completely eliminate the touchy pedal. Had one in my Pioneer 1000-5 and still have one in my pioneer 500 and they work great!
Really appreciate your quick response, might have to check out the over priced Throttle Max or rig something up👍
A lot of people just use a gate hinge from lowes and it works just as good!
Awesome video but we have a 2023 x4 Wolverine and the book says 15 hours break in and dealer said 25 hours and your video saying 20 hours what do u recommend????
When in doubt, go with what the book says! The book for my 18 says 20hrs.
Thank you for the video's. Do you plan to put a soft cab on in the future? Would like to get one before next winter, so I have all summer to decide which to get OEM, or Side by side enclosures.
I would like to but not sure if that will happen or not...lol. I would love to go with the Yamaha hard cab but it’s a little too rich for my blood considering it would only be in a few months out of the year.
Hi im wanting to change my transmission fluid. Should i only use the 80-90 yamalube or is there something better. Also how do i drain it, I cant find a plug?? Thanks
I am a licensed Toyota tech, (retired) and do all my own services
2018 Grizzly, 2019 X2 and 2019 X4
Is there a reset on the display for oil changes?
I have the "wrench" icon on mine, and was wondering if there is reset interval.
Great channel, thanks for the vids!
There is but I don’t remember it off hand. It’s in the user manual though.
Any videos on changing oil for transmission?
I’m due to change it so it will be coming soon
Can;t access your Tee shirts and Decals site.
Michael Hoffman I’ll have to get that changed. I don’t have the website anymore as I didn’t use it enough to warrant paying for the site...lol. Everything is available on my teespring store now. teespring.com/stores/appalachian-mountain-riders
Always informative videos! Watched them in P500 and now for my X2. Honda sxs member vaden01
Change it my self
What's the advantages of a dry sump ?
There are quite a few actually but here are a couple top ones. They maintain constant oil pressure better than a wet sump system with an oil pan cause there is very little chance of starving the pump of oil like you can with a wet pump. Especially if you’re doing technical riding where you have the machine at steep angles for extended periods of time. The oil is also kept separate from the engine so it says cooler and also maintains viscosity better cause it gives any gasses from normal ring blow by a chance to escape. To go along with that dry sump systems usually hold greater amounts of oil as well which aids in cooling and maintaining viscosity.
What plugs did you replace in your x4. My unit keeps not wanting to stay running on 1st start and you said b4 that factory plugs are not great. Thanks
These guys but right now they are on national backorder and have been for a while. www.ngk.com/product.aspx?zpid=57039
Update i fixed the problem. I bought a spark plug cleaner and cleaned the plugs and now starts and runs great!!!
Awesome to hear!
Well i have to redo what i posted lol went riding today and 1 of the plugs quit and had to replace them. Sad face lol. When they go they go haha..
Yamaha changed on-line recently, just keep receipts and dates yourself
How many total quarts did you end up adding? Was it actually 4, or did it only need 3+...?
Thank you for this video. I hope to buy and X4 soon. Subd!
Jose Cuervo. My X2 took 3.3 on the money with filter change. Added the 2.5. Let run. Dumped the last of the 3rd quart in. Needed a bit more. Added 1/3 qt. It was perfect on the dipstick. Hope this helps.
Same here. Almost right on at 3.3.
Sorry I didn’t see this comment till now by the way!
@@AppalachianMountainRiders why can't you just dump all the oil on? The manual says how much.
You don’t want to overfill it or is going to dump oil into your air box and cause all sorts of problems. When these first came out dealers were way overfilling and that caused some problems for the buyers. You can never tell 100% how much oil is still left in the lines or laying in the bottom of the tank. I bet if you were to poll 20 owners most of the numbers would very as far as how much it actually took.
@@AppalachianMountainRiders I ended up using 3 and half qtz. Couldn't see the oil real good on the stick. Like almost clear.
saludos xd
Great help! Thx!!
Great video thanks
Thanks, very useful video!