How To Change Transmission Fluid KTM 530 4-Stroke Gear Oil Change

See tips, tools, time, parts, and beers required to get this critical maintenance job done. Replacing the transmission fluid, aka the gear oil is a great way to keep our ktm motorcycle on the trail for many miles to come. Keep in mind this was done according to the owners manual for this 2008 ktm 530 xcw, the process is likely similar, but may not be identical for other big four stroke ktm's. Always refer to your owners manual for the correct procedure for your KTM dirt bike. KTM Gearbox Oil Change Job Overview: Difficulty: Easy Maintenance Interval: Every 15 Engine Hours Transmission Oil Capacity .90L (.95 Quarts) Level of Importance: High (Critical) Time Required: 1-2 Beers (20-40 Mins) Parts Required: Correct Oil for Your Transmission KTM Recommends Motorex 4t Sae 10w50 https://amzn.to/2LiXpQ1 I Used Mobil 1's Full Synthetic Racing 4t 10w-40 https://amzn.to/2xEWaaq Engine Degreaser https://amzn.to/3dkDlIP Parts Cleaner https://amzn.to/2W7W8kT 2 Beers Tools Required: 13mm Socket w Extension, 8mm Socket -Cheap Mechanic Socket Set https://amzn.to/3cflFy8 13mm Wrench -Cheap Mechanic Metric Wrench Set https://amzn.to/3dkEi3R Torx T-30 Star Bit -Torx Socket Set I Use https://amzn.to/2SKabep -Funnel, Drain Bucket, Shop Towels, Gloves -Torque Wrench https://amzn.to/2SHzvSc -Owners Manual https://www.ktm.com/us/service/manuals/ Time Stamps: 0:11 Pause Here for Job Overview 0:19 Pause Here for Parts Required 0:22 Pause Here for Tools Required 0:42 Start Job with Bike Warmed Up on a Level Surface 0:53 Remove Skid Plate 1:26 Locate and Remove Transmission Oil's Drain Plug 1:40 Locate and Remove Gearbox Oil Screen, Inspect, Clean, and Re-Install (Torque Specs 20Nm or 14.8 Ft. LBs) 2:49 Clean, Reinstall Drain Plug (Torque Specs 20Nm or 14.8 ft. lbs.) 3:18 Locate Transmissions Fill Cap and Add .9L or .95 Quarts of Oil 4:05 Spray Drain Plug and Oil Screen Areas w/ Degreaser, Hose off mess, Let idle, check for leaks 4:24 How-To Check Ktm Transmission Fluid Level I hope you found some of the information in this how-to video helpful for your KTM dirt bike and if you did, do me a quick favor, and give this video a THUMB's UP Want More KTM Vids?? Air FIlter    • How-To Change Air Filter on KTM 530   Engine Oil Change    • How-To Change Engine Oil & Oil Filter in K...   I'd also really like to thank all the guys who've found some of this how-to content and decided to subscribe, and if your new here I'd encourage you to subscribe and follow along as this was only beer #147-148 on my way to finishing the Escape Power Sports 1000 Beer Challenge CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE    / @escapepowersports   I'm Danny with Escape Power Sports I really want to thank ya'll for watching, and until next time, we'll see ya'll on the trails.