Phenomenal video, thanks for posting. I've got a plow on my eiger and we get tons of snow up here. You've helped me prepare for winter. Special thanks for including the bit about cleaning the metal bits out of the magnet, I may not have noticed and it definitely needed cleaning.
Richard Kelly@ rich you will need to buy 4qts of oil, the quad takes about 3 1/2 qts. there are a lot of oil you cane use (Honda oil, Suzuki, amsoil, lucas, mobil ,) any oil as long as its made for atv or motorcycles a 10w30 or 10w40 will work. as for changing it at least once a year or if you ride a lot or ride in mud and water, you will have to check it often. if it gets black or milky (like gray paint) change it. hope this helps thanks for watching
Hi Mark,, just watched your video on oil change, was wandering how many quarts I need to buy for mine?? I have a suzuki eiger 400 4x4 2007...I bought used at a dealer ship here in p.a.. where I live....what other types of oil can you buy to use in it, besides valvoline ??...and how many quarts do I need to buy??...and how often do I need to change it??...Thanks, and sorry for all the questions...Gota learn from someone though...appreciate it if you can help me.....Rich
+Greg Drinkwater Yeah that's the general rule, yes. But with the Eiger, according to the manufacturer's instructions, it's 2 FULL TURNS after the gasket makes contact. Not even the strongest person could do that with just hands.
Thank you for posting this video. I have a 400 eiger 2005. Do you know here to get the oil filter from? And how many quarters and kind of oil I need to do oil change. Thanks again.
I’ve been told that ATV oil has more zinc which is detrimental to catalytic converters in cars. I was also told that it needs to have a JASO certification which may be an MA certification now.
I would never use a oil wrench to tighten the oil filter up."HAND TIGHTEN ONLY" cause after its on there for so long all the heat cycles will cause the oil filter to get tight as hell an you WILL have hard time getting if off
On my 2005 Eiger a 20mm socket was too small. Was able to get the plug out with a 22mm but that was loose and just barely worked, so guessing it's a 21mm on the '05.
So I was turning it the right way but I still can't get the filler plug loose it doesn't look rust it at all would it be a good idea to try to heat it up with a torch I did try to loosen up with fluid film but it didn't seem to work I was also thinking of going at it with an impact gun if I could get in there don't know if that would be a good idea or not
It seems every manufacturer has a different protocol on whether to screw in the dipstick or not to check the oil. Where did you read that this model was one way or the other?
• Start the engine and allow it to run for a few minutes at idling speed. • Tum off the engine and wait about three minutes, and then check the oil level on the dipstick If the level is below upper line, add oil to that level. The vehicle must be in a level position for accurate measurement. dipstick screwed in
Phenomenal video, thanks for posting. I've got a plow on my eiger and we get tons of snow up here. You've helped me prepare for winter. Special thanks for including the bit about cleaning the metal bits out of the magnet, I may not have noticed and it definitely needed cleaning.
Richard Kelly@ rich you will need to buy 4qts of oil, the quad takes about 3 1/2 qts.
there are a lot of oil you cane use (Honda oil, Suzuki, amsoil, lucas, mobil ,) any oil as long as its made for atv or motorcycles a 10w30 or 10w40 will work. as for changing it at least once a year or if you ride a lot or ride in mud and water, you will have to check it often. if it gets black or milky (like gray paint) change it. hope this helps thanks for watching
400EX, the Eiger I'm working on actually has a 21mm (if I recall correctly). They may have changed certain year models.
Great video. Thank you very much. What type of filter did you use?
I bought a used 400 4x4
I use stock filters
Thank you very much!!👍👍
what is the name (model) of this oil filter?
Hi Mark,, just watched your video on oil change, was wandering how
many quarts I need to buy for mine?? I have a suzuki eiger 400 4x4 2007...I bought used at a dealer ship here in p.a.. where I live....what other types of oil can you buy to use in it, besides valvoline ??...and how many quarts do I need to buy??...and how often do I need to change it??...Thanks, and sorry for all the questions...Gota learn from someone though...appreciate it if you can help me.....Rich
NEVER tighten oil filter with the wrench!!! Hand tighten!!!!!
+Greg Drinkwater Yeah that's the general rule, yes. But with the Eiger, according to the manufacturer's instructions, it's 2 FULL TURNS after the gasket makes contact. Not even the strongest person could do that with just hands.
I got ya thanks for the info!!
I usually do hand tighten as hard as I can, than 1/4 turn with a filter wrench like with heavy equipment I work on, always lube the o-ring aswell
Thank you for posting this video. I have a 400 eiger 2005. Do you know here to get the oil filter from? And how many quarters and kind of oil I need to do oil change. Thanks again.
Hello sir will,Valvoline premium conventional 10w40 work? i have the same bike except 07 model
As long as it is rated for ATV/motorcycle.
wow, my bad was a regular car oil and i already put it,,, i think i will have to remove it
thank you
Sergio
sjaidel2003 its ok for now. atv/motorcycle oil has more additives for the wet clutches
I’ve been told that ATV oil has more zinc which is detrimental to catalytic converters in cars. I was also
told that it needs to have a JASO certification which may be an MA certification now.
I would never use a oil wrench to tighten the oil filter up."HAND TIGHTEN ONLY" cause after its on there for so long all the heat cycles will cause the oil filter to get tight as hell an you WILL have hard time getting if off
On my 2005 Eiger a 20mm socket was too small. Was able to get the plug out with a 22mm but that was loose and just barely worked, so guessing it's a 21mm on the '05.
Could you show us how to change the rear differential oil in this eiger as well just bought one myself
ruclips.net/video/WPEfj9NChSk/видео.html this will help you
Where is the spark plug located on a suzuki eiger 400 4x4? someone needs to do a video on where it's located, how to get to it and changing one.
Which way do you turn the filler plug on the differential to get it off I can't seem to get mine off I think it's seized
Counter clockwise, you may need some penetration oil
So I was turning it the right way but I still can't get the filler plug loose it doesn't look rust it at all would it be a good idea to try to heat it up with a torch I did try to loosen up with fluid film but it didn't seem to work I was also thinking of going at it with an impact gun if I could get in there don't know if that would be a good idea or not
I would not use a impact you might strip the threads, try using a little heat
i get my filters from rocky mountain they have good deals, and my oil i use valvoline atv oil 10w40 my local walmart sell it for $3.98 a quart
It seems every manufacturer has a different protocol on whether to screw in the dipstick or not to check the oil. Where did you read that this model was one way or the other?
A repair manual, and it should be in the owner's manual
If one exists for the eiger400 I havent been able to find it, thanks for responding though. I've siezed engines over this discrepancy
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Thank I really appreciate
What size is the oil plug?
When I check the oil do I screw the dipstick in all the way
• Start the engine and allow it to run for a few minutes at idling
speed.
• Tum off the engine and wait about three minutes, and then
check the oil level on the dipstick If the level is below
upper line, add oil to that level. The vehicle must be in a level
position for accurate measurement. dipstick screwed in
I have a 2007 Suzuki LT-A400F
automatic starter not working anymore have to pull start it. Any idea how to repair?
Lovey Mokaraka check your starter relay and your starter mark sure they are working. and check fuses and if the starting system is getting power
Lovey Mokaraka mine didnt want to start and it was the starter.
what way did u turn it to get it off
turn left for off
I got a 2006 eiger and mine is different! my dipstick is on the opposite side the engine!
Not a bad video. What did you torque that oil filter to? 100 ft/lbs ? Ha ha
where is the dipstisk on the 2007 suzuki lta400.
Bob Kasseba
it's on the left side by the pull start
THE HEAD OF THE DRAIN BOLT IS A 20MM. I DON'T KNOW WHAT THREAD SIZE IS