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Drain Engine Oil

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What happens here

The presenter positions an oil drain pan underneath the ATV. He notes the location of the oil drain plug, which is basically directly in the center of the underside of the ATV. He uses a 17mm wrench to loosen and remove the drain plug. He then allows the old engine oil to drain into the pan. He mentions the machine takes 3.2 quarts of oil. While the oil is draining, he inspects the washer on the drain plug for wear. He also unscrews the oil fill cap to help the oil drain faster and makes sure the oil is warm enough to drain efficiently. Once the oil has mostly drained, he wipes the area around the drain plug clean with a shop rag and reinstalls the drain plug, tightening it with the wrench.

Goal: Remove old engine oil from the ATV.

Tools and materials

  • 17mm Wrench — Loosening and tightening the oil drain plug
  • Oil Drain Pan — Collecting used engine oil
  • Shop Rag/Towel — Wiping up any oil drips and cleaning around the drain plug
  • Used Engine Oil — The oil being drained from the engine