2016 Oil Reservoir

[woody_tobius_jr]

I was curious if they ever fixed the leaking oil problem from the necks deforming on the oil reservoir, or if you still have to put an aluminum collar inside the neck of it to keep the oil from leaking out between the cap and threads? I'm just coming off of an '08 and that's what we had to do for some of them.


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[vodoo103]

I've haven't heard of anyone still having problems, but I'm sure it will still happen if the lid is cross-threaded or tightened too much. The top of the tank still looks the same to me so I just keep putting them in all our sleds.

$15.95 is pretty cheap insurance + I like that the lid seals to the aluminum ring instead of the plastic tank.

Oil Tank Insert - Grip N Rip Racing LLC.

 

[Summitric]

Don't think the xm's have the problem...

 

[freeride73]

I asked the Doo rep. at the Sask. sled show and he said that the new sleds aren't experiencing the same problem as the XP's and Rev's.

 

[Dmf]

Just don't fill it right up and you won't have a problem. No need to fill past the 3/4 mark. I've seen them leak but onkyf do being too full

 

[brian h]

if i fill mine full after riding for a couple hrs i loosen the cap and then retighten it dosent leak when i do this.seems to build up pressure and leak by loosening the cap it does not leak

 

[crazy_cappa]

I also had a leaky 08 that I had to add the insert to stop it from leaking. On the older ones I don't think the threads went all the way around, at least my 08 had a flat spot on the front and back for some stupid reason that make it leak worse. I went to a 14 when they came out and had no problems with it leaking ever but I was careful not to overtighten the lid.

 

[sledneckx69]

My 15 XM leaked.

 

[SLEDBUNNYRACING]

My 15 XM leaked.

Just bought a 14. Hoping for no leaks


Sledding Season Can't Come Soon Enough....

 

[Summitric]

Yup... Don't fill them right up... No need to fill past 3/4 like previously mentioned, and don't overtighten


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[summitrenter]

my 2013 XM doesn't leak at all, i haven't seen anyone on the hill who has an insert...

 

[birdie]

Congrads SBR

You will love it

Ric's T3 will still waste you, but it is a big improvement over your last ride

Enjoy
birdie

 

[SLEDBUNNYRACING]

Congrads SBR

You will love it

Ric's T3 will still waste you, but it is a big improvement over your last ride

Enjoy
birdie

If the snow is deep as they say....yes he will but don't forget I have skill Bob....lol
Very much looking forward to the new sled. And we need to try (always tough) and ride together again this year.
Thanks


Sledding Season Can't Come Soon Enough....

 

[team dirt]

Never had a problem with my 13 or 15 leaking wifes 14 doesn't leak either. Her 08 was horrible but we found a dorritos bag made a good seal.

 

[woody_tobius_jr]

Yup... Don't fill them right up... No need to fill past 3/4 like previously mentioned, and don't overtighten


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If the oil consumption is as low as I've heard, I won't be filling it past 3/4.


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[Summitric]

If the oil consumption is as low as I've heard, I won't be filling it past 3/4.


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No problem... You can rip all day and not even use 1/4 tank of oil...


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[tex78]

Unless ur in break in and it deep, then it uses substantially more oil

But not like the older ones at all

 

[team-x]

My 09 never leaked a drop even when it spent some time upside down rolling it out or on its side stuck in a tree. But everyone I know with an xm has never had a problem with theirs ether.

 

[Bnorth]

My 14 leaks a bit. Try to not over-tighten it but even after putting it on gently it seems really tight to get off after a ride.

 

[woody_tobius_jr]

Unless ur in break in and it deep, then it uses substantially more oil

But not like the older ones at all

She's definitely in break in mode, still no snow here, I was hoping to take a lap or two around the farm to get used to the new platform before we head to revy in a couple of weeks, but it's not looking good


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