How to Change Oil Polaris Sportsman 800

In this article we'll explain how to change oil and filter on a 2005-2014 Sportsman 800.  This process is straight forward and expect no surprises.  Before getting started have the following tools and supplies on hand.

- 2 qts. oil, 0w-40 or your choice
- Oil Filter, Wix 51356
- T40 Torx Bit
- catch pan
- funnel

Begin the process by warming the engine up to operating temperature and parking on level ground.  Next remove the oil drain plug, T-40 Torx bit.  While the oil drains remove the spin off oil filter located on front of the engine.  With the oil drained reinstall the drain plug and oil filter.  The process is completed by adding two quarts of oil through the dip stick tube.  Remember to recheck the oil level after idling the Sportsman 800 for a minute or so.  Performing a oil on an ATV doesn't get any easier than on the Sportsman. Everything ATV UTV Reviews

Polaris Ranger 800 Popping and Sqeeking Noise in Front End Suspension: How to check Ball Joints

So you're Polaris Ranger is well broke in and while trail riding you begin hearing the popping, squeaking and just irritating noise coming from the front end. Recently we replaced all four ball joints on a Ranger 800 Crew, uppers and lower ball-joints.  To check your ball-joints raise the front end of the Ranger with a jack.  With the pressure no off all the joints you can simply grab the tire and check for movement.  This video demonstrates how to check the ball-joints on a Polaris Ranger.  We were able to successfully change all the joints with basic tools that included: hammer, socket, snap ring pliers, hand held MAP gas torch and a lot of banging around.

Polaris Ranger 800 Transmission Rear Differential or Main Gearcase Oil Change: Capacity 1.1 Quart or 34 Oz.

The 2010 Polaris Ranger 800 transmission and rear diff oil run in what Polaris refers to as the main gearcase on the Rangers and oil capacity is relatively small at  34 oz. or 1.1 qt. AGL Fluid.  This oil change is relatively quick, but is messy and awkward getting to the drain plug and fill plug.  Removing the rear passenger side tire would allow better access to the plugs.  This article and the free video explains how to change the oil.

Before you get started make sure to have whats needed to complete the job.
- 8mm allen wrench    - 1.1 qt Polaris AGL Fluid    - oil catch pan   -flexible funnel or hose   - rags  

Before removing the drain plug on your Ranger drive it around for 15 minutes or longer to heat the transmission-rear diff or main gearcase oil.  Now remove the oil Drain Plug with a 8 mm allen Wrench and attempt to catch as much oil as possible.  This part made a mess on our Ranger 800 skid plate.  After draining remove the Fill Plug with the 8mm allen wrench.  The tricky part is getting the new oil back into the gearcase.  Some have claimed to fill through the vent hose, but we filled through the Fill Plug opening.  Our AGL Fluid came with a nozzle that was applied after removing the cap and breaking the seal.  After installing the nozzle we cut the tip and placed a foot piece of clear hose on it to feed into the case.  Our Polaris Ranger 800 used 1 quart, although specs claimed 1.1 quarts.

Polaris Ranger 800 Oil Change

To change oil on the Polaris Ranger 800 it requires only a hand full of tools.  The process is very easy and it will take more time sourcing the oil filter and oil than actually doing the oil change.  I'll describe exactly how to do this...

Before getting started make sure to have the following supplies and tools on hand.
- 6mm Allen wrench
- drain pan
- oil filter
- 2 qts oil or 1.9 liters
- oil filter

After warming the engine up remove the 6mm allen head drain plug as shown in the video.  In the video we ran into a problem, the oil had lots of moisture in it.  After the foamy oil drained out we got scattered and forgot to show the oil filter removal location. If you're does not look contaminated you can now remove the spin on filter located in the front of the engine, accessible on the driver side, in front of the rear tire.  Once all the oil has drained reinstall the 6mm drain plug and oil filter.  You may want to lube the o-ring on the oil filter prior to install.  Once the oil filter is installed, fill the engine with 2 quarts of oil, let it settle, check the dipstick and you're ready to ride!  I've included some options below for gathering whats needed for the Ranger 800 oil change.