Oil & Fuel BX oil change

[Jnasystems]

I want to do an oil change on my bx. It has a brush-guard on the front and I can't see how to remove the plastic surrounding the engine without removing the brush-guard. Is removing plastic necessary for an oil change? Does the brush-guard also need to be removed? Any tricks would be appreciated.

 

[bp fick]

I want to do an oil change on my bx. It has a brush-guard on the front and I can't see how to remove the plastic surrounding the engine without removing the brush-guard. Is removing plastic necessary for an oil change? Does the brush-guard also need to be removed? Any tricks would be appreciated.

I mastered changing the oil filter without even removing the side panels of the engine compartment. If you use the right filter removal tool, it was easy.

If you have to remove the brush guard, in order to slide the side curtain panels forward, then that is what you gotta do. I't not that bad.

Once you have those stock bolts off, replace then with more standard, hex heads for future ease.

 

[oldnslo]

I want to do an oil change on my bx. It has a brush-guard on the front and I can't see how to remove the plastic surrounding the engine without removing the brush-guard. Is removing plastic necessary for an oil change? Does the brush-guard also need to be removed? Any tricks would be appreciated.

If you can get the oil filter off then you do not need to remove the engine side panels. On mine with FEL frame this is a challenge but doable.

If you have to remove the engine side panels you will have to remove the brush guard also. There is a plastic strap by the release hood latch that hold the hood open a few inches. It helps allow the side panels slide out from under the hood. Be careful the plastic mounting ears break off rather easily.

As one member stated " It takes a couple circus monkeys to reinstall this"

Roy

 

[bp fick]

Zoom in on this photo crop and notice the bolts.:thumbsup:

 

[Jnasystems]

Thanks for the info - I just didn't want to remove it if not needed because I didn't want to have to go back to the house for tools. The strap wrench was out there already and I hadn't even looked for the oil drain yet (I know that meant a trip for tools, but I was frustrated that the panels didn't come off as easily as I thought they should). There is a loader on it and I didn't see an easy way to remove the filter at first glance, but I will look a little harder. What kind of removal tool do you use?

I did loosen the side panels to the point it would slide out if the brush-guard weren't there. Not sure what the fasteners are, but I just had my multi-tool with me at the time, so they must not have been anything too strange.

 

[bp fick]

Those "jaws" type filter pliers or strap type works well.
Those front bolts are often an Allen type. Once those get cruddy and rusted, well..... I just wanted a standard bolt up there.

 

[tuoysRme]

Take the guard off. its mucher easier to change the filter. I just did the 50 hour change on my BX 2360.
the guard came off making every thing accessable. you can wipe the filter mount off, and check it for leaks after you have installed the new filter, and completed the oil change. The oil pan plug is a 4 mm. good luck and have fun

 

[redharley]

On my BX I've always used a large pair of channel lock pliers,works great with cover on and loader on.I love tools that work for more than one thing.

 

[bp fick]

Take the guard off. its mucher easier to change the filter. I just did the 50 hour change on my BX 2360.
the guard came off making every thing accessable. you can wipe the filter mount off, and check it for leaks after you have installed the new filter, and completed the oil change. The oil pan plug is a 4 mm. good luck and have fun

Did you mean 14 mm?

 

[radioman]

I'd say take guard off like everyone says. I take mine off everytime. It allows me to look over the engine and get to know it better. it always marvels me on how tiny it is but it packs such a wallop! :thumbsup:
I reused the same bolts, but put them in the otherway so nut is facing out to ease of removal with impact wrench.