Yamaha recommends 20W40. You can get some at O'reilly auto parts for sure maybe any parts house.
You need to be careful to use motorcycle oil or heavy duty diesel oil in it, not car oil. Motorcycles use the same supply of oil for their engines and their transmissions, so it sees really hard service. Motorcycle oil and heavy duty diesel oil are made for things that chew up the polymers in oil...like motorcycle transmissions.
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.
Pull the oil plug located at the base of the oil pan.
10w-40 is recommended
check the manual silly, its not that hard to find!
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
What is the valve clearance for a 2002 yamaha kodiak 400 4x4?
I did the same thing on my quad
Drain all the fluids in the bike, and you might have to drain motor oil and diff oil more then once.
its takes 2500ml in the engine with filter and 300 ml in transfer case.