Yamaha Hydradrive oil change?

Pat 1664 · 27 July 2020, 14:17

Has anyone done an oil change on one of these? I don't need the manual just instructions from some one that's done it please.

beamishken · 27 July 2020, 15:21

Easy enough done drain from lower plug remove upper plug remove & clean or replace filter then refil from bottom up to level on sight glass dont overfill or it causes shifting issues

craig_c · 27 July 2020, 15:38

I just pour mine in from the top and leave it to settle. Done me right and you won't strip the plug

Pat 1664 · 27 July 2020, 15:40

Aha, yes I've just found the drain plug (neatly camouflaged by Yamaha!), so I'm guessing that it just needs warming up, draining out and topping up with the same amount from the bottom up!

Many thanks for getting back.

Pat 1664 · 27 July 2020, 15:41

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Originally Posted by craig_c

I just pour mine in from the top and leave it to settle. Done me right and you won't strip the plug

Anything to make life easy, brill's, I'll give that a try.

Many thanks.

beamishken · 27 July 2020, 16:49

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Originally Posted by Pat 1664

Anything to make life easy, brill's, I'll give that a try.

Many thanks.

Make sure you let it settle long enough or you may find air gets trapped in the lower unit. To remove the rear cover to service the filter you need to pull the top cap off so it makes pouring the oil in easy

craig_c · 27 July 2020, 17:32

As Ken said you can trap bubbles so I should have mentioned that I spin the prop a few times while settling, every 5 - 10 mins. Go have a coffee and its fine

Pat 1664 · 27 July 2020, 20:16

Dear all, thanks for taking the time to reply, I was bone as I didn’t see the drain plug! I can now tackle an oil change armed with your tips.
I’ve got the yam me 420 sti manual but there’s nothing about the hydra drive leg in there, hence the request for info.
Anyway, next good weather weekend, full oil/filter change on both the engine and leg. 😁🤙

beamishken · 27 July 2020, 21:56

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Originally Posted by Pat 1664

Dear all, thanks for taking the time to reply, I was bone as I didn’t see the drain plug! I can now tackle an oil change armed with your tips.
I’ve got the yam me 420 sti manual but there’s nothing about the hydra drive leg in there, hence the request for info.
Anyway, next good weather weekend, full oil/filter change on both the engine and leg. [emoji16][emoji1690]

Remember the oil and fuel filters come from a toyota landcruiser no need to pay the yamaha "premium"

craig_c · 27 July 2020, 22:22

toyota coaster bus for mine

I also use a K&N air filter, more filter power, less muck and washable. I have 2 and interchange. should get the part number for you

Pat 1664 · 27 July 2020, 23:05

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Originally Posted by beamishken

Remember the oil and fuel filters come from a toyota landcruiser no need to pay the yamaha "premium"

Yep, cheers Ken 👍

Pat 1664 · 27 July 2020, 23:08

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Originally Posted by craig_c

toyota coaster bus for mine

I also use a K&N air filter, more filter power, less muck and washable. I have 2 and interchange. should get the part number for you

Yep, sounds like a plan, if u have the part number?
Cheers Craig.👍

beamishken · 28 July 2020, 11:55

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Originally Posted by Pat 1664

Yep, cheers Ken [emoji106]

Use reg no SA03BTW thats a landcruiser 4.2 on the euro car parts site gets you the oil & fuel filter for under £20 the pair
Search cone air filter on ebay will find you loads of air filters to chose from just buy the correct diameter for the turbo inlet

Pat 1664 · 28 July 2020, 15:29

That’s great news, bloody Yam parts are stupid money!
Cheers.👌