Pull the oil plug located at the base of the oil pan.
Drain all the fluids in the bike, and you might have to drain motor oil and diff oil more then once.
check the manual silly, its not that hard to find!
The drain plug on a 1998 Yamaha Kodiak 400 is located on the bottom of the engine oil pan. To access it, you may need to remove any protective covers or skid plates. Be sure to use the correct tool to avoid stripping the plug, and have a suitable container ready to catch the old oil when you remove it.
there is a gearbox in the middle of the rear axle with a drain nut on the bottom and a fill nut on the top
The 2005 Yamaha Kodiak differential requires three quarts of oil. The manufacturer recommends that you never overfill the rear differential.
Yamaha Kodiaks hold 2.6 liters of oil. This is about 2 3/4 quarts.
10w-40 is recommended
It may have water in the rear diff or over filled the oil. Drain the rear and refill. Hopefully you get just oil.
The 1997 Yamaha Kodiak typically uses Yamaha's specified transmission oil, which is a 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil or a similar quality oil meeting JASO MA specifications. It's important to consult the owner's manual for exact specifications and recommendations. Using the correct oil ensures optimal performance and protection for the transmission components.
No, the oil in a Yamaha Kodiak 400 does not go to the transmission. The Kodiak 400 has a separate engine oil system and a separate transmission fluid system. The engine oil lubricates the engine components, while the transmission uses its own specific fluid for proper operation. It's important to maintain both systems independently for optimal performance.
its down to the right of the pull start it has 3 bolts holding it on
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