UTV Maintenance: Oil Change Can-Am Commander 1000
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- Commander Oil Change Made Easy! See tools, time, tips, cost, and step by step how to change the oil and filter on your Can Am Maverick or Commander.
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0:17 Tools Required
0:29 Warm Up Bike; Remove 17mm Drain Plug
0:36 Get Access to Oil Filter
1:14 Remove Three 8mm Oil Filter Cover Bolts and Remove Old Oil Filter
2:05 Install New Oil Filter (Torque Specs 10nm 7.38 ft. lbs.)
3:13 Clean and Re-Install Drain Plug (Torque Specs are 30Nm 21 Ft. Lbs.)
3:28 Add 2.5 Qts of Oil
3:45 Crank it Up, Check for Leaks, Check Oil Level Again
3:51 Re-Install Plastics
Tools Required: (And Tools I Use For Every Oil Change)
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Cheap Screw Driver Set https: amzn.to/3JrPUnq
Drain Bucket (or get Cheap one at walmart) amzn.to/2WZo3lW
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Parts Required:
Oil: (I Use Rotella T6 SAE 5w-40 Full Synthetic) amzn.to/2K0yEaK
Oil Filter: See Dealer for Correct Oil Filter For Your Year Make and Model
Thanks for watching, let me know if this video was helpful, see ya'll on the trails.
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Here is a link to a video on how to reset the maintenance required light for most commanders and mavericks
th-cam.com/video/CFWutWwkZtM/w-d-xo.html
Let us know if it worked for your machine
I just used this video again as reference to change my oil. Thanks for uploading it!
Awesome, Glad it was helpful for you. Not a problem, I appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers
Hey great job on the oil change video also the reset. However I think you are slacking on the beer drinking. I could have downed six of them in that amount of time. LOL thank you for the good work we appreciate it out here.
haha cheers to that. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment
Appreciate your videos, Danny! Just changed all oil in my 17 Commander 800 thanks to you!
No problem, Glad you found them helpful. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Gotta keep the commander ready for pulling game out of the back country. Cheers
Dude I love your videos. Thanks for the Commander maintenance series! Please update a belt replacement video if you have time. I'd LOVE to watch that. I'll even repost it on my channel.
appreciate that very much. And absolutely next time we get a commander around here I believe a belt video will be one of the very next vids for this series so stay tuned and I'll keep you posted. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave a video suggestion in the comments. Cheers
@@EscapePowerSports Awesome thanks man!
Good informative video, THANKS!!!
Thank you!! Perfect video you got right to the point and didn't drone on about nothing like others do! Subbed and liked!
no problem, thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment with feedback. Glad to have you join us here on the channel. Cheers.
Just changed my oil with ur help! Thanks!
awesome glad it was helpful for you, I appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave this comment. Cheers
Great video, maybe suggest having new pop rivets on hand because I ended up breaking a few.
Thank you I appreciate the walkthrough
no problem, appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers
Saved me 400 bucks
hell yeah, comments like that keep me motivated to make these vids, glad it was helpful for you and thanks for watching and taking the time to leave this comment. Cheers
Pace yourself brother, in my part of the country it's a 6 pack and one 6x56 maduro cigar.
That sounds like that'd work just fine too, Appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers
Thank you bro, perfect video tutoríal!
no problem, glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers
Good information
thanks, brief and helpful is my goal for these how-to videos
Thank you for your awesome videos
no problem thanks for watching, and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers
Man awesome series of videos! Gonna make the Maintenence on my new commander that much easier, cheers!
glad your finding them helpful. Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment, cheers to you as well
Great job nice
thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers
Hey Danny, The video helped but maybe show the oil change in the newer format. Like the front and rear diff videos. When you provide the a list on the screen of the brand of oil and type. This video is helpful nevertheless. Just a friendly suggesting. Thank you…
that's a great video idea. I will add it to the list for when I pick up another commander, as I've sold all the ones I had recently. I appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave some thoughtful feedback with a good video suggestion. Cheers
By any chance have you made a video on how to replace or adjust the tie rods thank you for the video 👍👍
I have not yet, but will definitely add it to the list for this playlist next time I get a commander or maverick. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave a good video suggestion in the comments. Cheers
I'm saying thats a 3-4 beer minimum job because those look like 16 oz or even 24 oz. Just saying for accuracy, hate someone to bring two little 12 oz beers and be shit out of luck half way through.
Lots of factors to consider here... brand of beer, body weight, tolerances, spillage, bottle, can or glass, and of course as you very accurately point out serving amounts.. I think the important thing for us to remember is its typically best to have and not need, as opposed to the alternative. So lets all agree to play it safe and start saving for a strictly beer fridge, for every mans garage, to ensure we get the job done.
cheers, thanks for watching and commenting
@@EscapePowerSports Completely agree, hence I like the smoke stacks being pulled out, just in case. I'm sure there is a backup plan in the cooler behind the UTV as well or in the truck.
Just to add my 2 cents... my wife was home during my oil change. Ended up being a 12 beer job. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸. Great video
Thanks for the great video. As good as it gets.
no problem, thanks for watching, many more can am videos to come
If you are doing this only use 2 quarts then check your oil level. I didn’t even need the half quarts. 2020 can am commanders only need 2.3 quarts of oil.
great advice, as it never fully drains to completely dry. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to share valuable info with all of the viewers in the comments. Cheers
Ok, as one who my brother-in-laws would tease as I am not the most mechanically skilled.. mostly because my garage is not that of an auto mechanic, I’m wondering if you have done or will do a belt replacement on the Commander. As easy as you make an oil change look I think I would take great comfort in your approach to changing a belt... Oh, I like beer(s) two... I mean too!
haha no worries there, we're all learning when it comes to working these machines ourselves. And absolutely I almost did last spring, but ended up selling the machine before we had time to make a belt video. Will definitely add it to my list for next time we get a commander in. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a video suggestion in the comments. Cheers
Great videos on the Can Am Commander. I noticed you said it was about a 2 beer job ? At least they were 16's :-)
roger that haha, appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers
Hey Danny. Isn’t there a crush ring?
Do the instructions not state that you must change the oil plug washer with a new one?
I believe they do! That is correct and should be done to do this procedure by the book. I appreciate you watching, and taking the time to find something I missed on one of these early vids. Cheers
TXS FOR YOUR VIDEO !....I HAVE COMMANDER 800...HOW DO YOU CHECK COOLANT LEVELS ? PLEASE NO GAUGE
I no longer have a commander or a maverick at the moment to go look, but if I remember correctly there is a reservoir up front somewhere maybe under hood or under a front fender? Hopefully someone who still has one will see this and be able to clarify more specifically for you. Hope this helps and thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a good question in the comments. Cheers
What brand and weight of oil did you use ?
Why do the oil filters look different? Shouldn't the second filter have a rubber gasket on it like the one you took out?
Good question, don't really have a good answer, But that filter did come from the can am dealer so I'm just going to have to assume its fully functional for that machine. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a good question in the comments. Cheers
Thanks for the info I rather do it myself then pay about 350. But Is it the same for a 2018
No doubt about that, and yes it should be the same or very very similar for your 2018, let us know how it goes. Thanks for watching and commenting, Cheers.
It was exactly the same thanks
@@Aleis912 Awesome, no problem
Are all side by sides this much trouble just to change the oil and filter? Do you always have to take so much shit apart?
Some are easier, I imagine some are worse, its really only a pain in the ass the first time you do it, then fairly quick and easy every time after that. But the longer it takes the more cash we save by doing it ourselves so I guess there's a silver lining haha. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers
It’s just the ‘13-‘18 Mavericks and Defenders. The RZR’s and Wildcats are much easier to work on. I do agree that it gets easier, but it’s still a pain in the ass especially when you need to access the engine compartment on the go. On the Wildcats you just flip up a lid between the seats and the oil filter and drain plug are right there. I sure hope BRP redesigned this with the new model Maverick and Commander
Do you have a video how to bleed the cooling system?
I do not, but this isn't the first time I've been asked that so I will definitely add it the the list of videos we want to add to this commander series next time I get a commander around here. Thank you for watching and especially for taking the time to leave a good question/video suggestion in the comments. Cheers
Is it alright if I go with a mug of rum rather than old beer?
might even go better, thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a funny thought provoking comment. Cheers
Where is the oil dipstick
3:33 its on the passenger side of motor somewhat towards the rear. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a good question in the comments. Cheers
My question is does this vehicle requires antifreeze like a car ?
yes it does, 50/50 brp makes antifreeze, but I've used a variety of products from engine ice to dex cool as I believe they work well with these aluminum engines. You should be able to see the reservoir to fill it up under right hand front fender and access the cap to fill it by removing the access panel "hood" Should try and keep it between the min and max marks on the little tank. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a question, hope this helps. Cheers
Good vid! I just bought a used 2019 1000r with 400 miles and 22 hours. When I slowly take off in high, it sounds like the clutch is clunking on engagement. Normal?
hard to say without seeing the machine and never having had one that new. but do a quick search on the commander forums as I think I've heard the term "commander clunk" thrown around on there, But I think that might be referring the rear u-joint, not positive on that though. Sorry I couldn't be of more help on this and enjoy that 1000r, its a beast. Cheers
do u have any video for fixing my alignment and or steering wheel replacement?
not at the moment, but I will definietly add a DIY alignment video to our list for the next commander we get around here. Sorry I don't have those vids yet but, thanks for watching, and taking the time to leave a good video suggestion in the comments. Cheers
Don't bikes have 2 wheels? Hence bi, meaning two
hahaha probably true, growing up down south in Louisiana I grew up calling any machine that gets you around the woods a bike (atv's, dirt bikes, and sxs's) so a little bit might get lost in translation. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave a funny comment. Cheers
What is the torque spec.on the beadlock rims in ft.lbs please
So I did a little research and this is what I found so this first set of torque values is for the nuts going around the beadlock wheels and not for the lug nuts that hold the entire wheel to the hub.
1st series- 3Nm or 27in/lbs= ONLY 2.21 FOOT LBS
2nd series- 8Nm or 71in/lbs= ONLY 5.9 FOOT LBS
3rd series- 11Nm or 97in/lbs= ONLY 8.11 FOOT LBS
But if we are talking about securing the wheel to the hub I believe the torque specs for the lug nuts to be around 74 Foot Lbs.
Hope this helps, thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a question in the comments, Cheers
Would this be the same process for a 4 seater
It would likely be very similar the only difference is you would probably be removing the rear passenger seat and working in the back instead of the front. Check out this oil change video we did on a maverick max: th-cam.com/video/k4QpkS_KT1I/w-d-xo.html and see if that helps. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave a good question in the comments. Cheers
Is that Diesel engine oil ?
yes it is, I use rotella t6 full synthetic diesel oil on these machines, seems to be an affordable popular choice for these rotax v twins. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a good question in the comments. Cheers
Me, its a 4 beer job. Just like to take my time lol
Haha slow is smooth and smooth is fast, but a couple more beers is always a good thing. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers
How about doing a video on changing spark plugs for the can am commander 1000...….. I can't find anyone who has done one yet.
Hell yeah, thanks for the suggestion. I've never seen one that needed plugs, but the book says every 200 hours or 100 hours under "severe" conditions to replace the plugs. So I definitely should learn the procedure for this machine and make a video. Working on a CHEAP LED set-up video tonight and will post a link here when I finish it and will also be sure to send you the spark plug vid whenever its time for those beers. Thanks for watching, commenting, and suggesting a video, Cheers.
Gary Dayton front plug is a pain in the butt
I thought you hair and beard was a helmet...
Every day helmet, can't be to safe..
I thot the hair was a hat. Wtf man
He needs to be the spokesman for Hair Club for Men
🤣🤣🤣OMG. I had to rewatch....Great video, I could probably do 1 beer per bolt. I usually just clip the pop rivets and put new ones in but I have about a million of them😋 Great straight-fwd video! Its gotta be the hair! Feathered and Lethal !🏐
Dude. What kind of hair cut would you call that? thats like, Lord Helmet. Wow...
haha well I haven't cut it since I made that vid so believe me it gets worse haha. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave an interesting comment. Cheers
I think I did it wrong, I have beer leftover.
I had a BITCH of a time getting those plastic bolts out.
sometimes there a real PITA, i use a cheap pop rivet remover I found on amazon (like a set of pliers but with kind of sharp claws on each side) and it makes removing them infinitely easier. Here's a link to the ones I use amzn.to/3dlvfQg Maybe give em a shot and see if it goes smoother on the next one? if going with screw driver method the bigger the flat head the easier it is, but they do tend to snap on occasion. Hope this helps, thanks for watching and taking the time to share your experience in the comments. Cheers
I hate them also
Just seems like alot of work just for an oil change
It's really not bad after you've done it a couple times, but if the cost isn't an issue, dropping it at the dealer might be easier. Either way hope the video helped show the process, and thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers
Better than a Polaris! This doesn't look difficult at all...
Took us six beers but we got side tracked due to oil in the air filter from tipping over once lol
lol hey as long as it got done a few extra beers never hurts. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers