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How To Change Oil and Filter of Your RZR XP 1000 and RZR XP 4 1000

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When changing the oil and filter on your Polaris RZR XP 1000 or RZR XP 4 1000, always wear safety glasses and nitrile gloves. Always check and change the oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart found in your Owner’s Manual. Always change the oil filter whenever changing oil. The PS-4 Oil Change Kit is part number 2879323. The Extreme Duty Oil Change Kit is part number 2879324.

Access the oil check dipstick through the right rear wheel well. Access the oil fill cap through the service access panel on the floor of the cargo box. The crankcase drain plug is located on the bottom of the crankcase. Access the drain plug through the access hold under the crankcase.

To change the oil and filter, do the following:

  1. Position the vehicle on a flat level surface.
  2. Place the vehicle in PARK.
  3. Start the engine. Allow it to warm up at idle for 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Stop the engine.
  5. Remove the cargo box access panel.
  6. Remove any debris near the oil cap and remove the oil cap.
  7. Clean the area around the drain plug.
  8. Place a drain pan under the engine crankcase. Tip: Place a rag in the bottom of the drain pan to prevent the splashing of oil.
  9. Remove the drain plug with a 6mm Allen socket. Allow the oil to drain completely. Caution: Hot oil can cause burns to skin. Do not allow hot oil to contact skin.
  10. Remove the seats by pulling the lever at the back of the seat and pivoting forward to remove.
  11. With the seats out of the way, remove the oil filter access panel by pulling out and lifting straight up.
  12. Using a 2.5-inch (64mm) oil filter wrench, turn the filter (1) counter-clockwise to remove it.
  13. Using a clean dry cloth, clean the filter sealing surface on the crankcase. Make sure the old filter O-ring is completely removed.
  14. Lubricate the O-ring on the new filter with a film of fresh engine oil. Check to make sure the O-ring is in good condition.
  15. Install the new filter. Rotate it clockwise by hand until the filter gasket contacts the sealing surface, and then turn it an additional 3/4 of a turn. The oil filter for a RZR XP 1000 or RZR XP 4 1000 is part number 2540086. It is included in both oil change kits.
  16. Inspect the drain plug and sealing surfaces. Install a new sealing washer on the drain plug. The sealing washer is part number 5812232. Notice: The sealing surfaces on the drain plug and crankcase should be clean and free of burrs, nicks or scratches
  17. Clean the sealing surface and reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 12 ft-lbs (16 Nm).
  18. Wipe up any residual oil on the vehicle.
  19. Fill the engine with 2.5 quarts (2.4 liters) of oil through the oil fill cap. Your Polaris Oil Change Kit comes with the proper amount of oil.
  20. Reinstall the oil fill cap.
  21. Reinstall the cargo box access panel.
  22. Start the engine and allow it to idle for 1 to 2 minutes.
  23. Stop the engine and inspect for leaks.
  24. Check the oil level and add oil as needed to bring the level to the upper mark on the dipstick.
  25. Wipe up any residual oil that may have collected on vehicle components.
  26. Reinstall the oil filter access panel.
  27. Reinstall the seats by aligning the front tabs and pushing down on the rear.
  28. Dispose of the used filter and oil properly.
  29. In addition to changing the oil, make sure to grease the propshaft and clean the spark arrestor.
  30. Grease the prop shaft through the driver’s rear wheel well and under the center console.
  31. To remove the spark arrestor, loosen the spark arrestor fastener with an 8mm socket and pull the spark arrestor out to clean.
  32. Reinstall the spark arrestor and fastener. Torque to 8 ft-lbs (11 Nm).

Programmable Service Interval
The service interval counter on the instrument cluster of your RZR is programmed to 25 hours at the factory. As hours of engine operation increase, the counter decreases. The wrench icon will flash for about 10 seconds when the counter reaches zero and each time the key is turned on thereafter until the counter is reset.

When this feature is enabled, it provides a convenient reminder to perform routine maintenance. Refer to the recommended oil change intervals.

To reset or change the service interval:

 

  1. Press and hold the MODE (4) button to enter the settings menu.
  2. Press either toggle button (5) to cycle to the “Service Hours” option. Press MODE to select.
  3. Press MODE to reset the existing value and exit or press either toggle button to change the value. Press MODE to save and exit the settings menu.

For more information, see your authorized Polaris Dealer. To find a dealer near you, use the Dealer Locator.
Maintenance tips, procedures and specifications can be found in your Owner’s Manual.
To view diagrams or find replacement part numbers, use the online parts catalog.

 

CFMOTO ZFORCE 1000 problems & Solutions – A to Z Directory Guide

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CFMOTO ZFORCE 1000 is an exceptional model by a Chinese firm. It is the best utility model with no match, and it can easily beat the big names in the ATV industry. CFMOTO continuously surprises its customers with its new and exceptional models.

But the users’ mix of impressions, if it makes some people furious and surprising, others believe it raises passion and frenzy. But honestly speaking, some people are not founding satisfied with CFMOTO ZFORCE 1000, and they have replaced their vehicles or thinking of replacing them.

It is a new manufacturer in the market that has not yet perfected its model shape, structure and design, and many things need to be revised. We have interviewed and surveyed the people on different social media and discussion forums and have found some common problems that make people irritated from CFMOTO ZFORCE 1000.

People face common problems: riding style, improper maintenance, bad noise, low-level comfort, and vehicle abuse. Read the content and below and know more about its problems.

CFMOTO ZFORCE 1000 problems & Solutions:

  • Junk Material
  • Dimensions
  • Speed Variations
  • Poor interior stuff
  • Low market Value
  • A problem with the Engine start
  • Engine Overheating
  • Loud noise
  • High fuel consumption
  • Frequent maintenance
  • Headlights functioning improperly
  • Poor riding experience

Junk Material

CFMOTO ZFORCE 1000 engines and transmission have no match and provide excellent results. You can cover thousands of miles without facing a single problem. But the biggest problem with that Chinese vehicle is its Junk material, such as its wheel bearings; you need to replace these bearings after about 200 yds.

Maybe you find it compatible to use on the weekend to spend some hours with it, but it is not suitable if you want to take a long drive. If you are a daily user, how could you replace them after every two or three days?

It makes things messy and unlikely, and users become irritated such as a ridiculous job no matter how short time it has taken to change the bearings, but it is not effective.

Dimensions

The most popular ZFORCE 1000 is a 60-inch class machine, but it is not. It is a little less at 59.4 inches. Its wheels base is longer than the competitor’s models, which is no doubt makes it unique.

But it also makes it hard to keep in balance at rocks or in the mud. It causes more shocks due to increased wheelbase length.

Steering of any vehicle has great importance in its performance; while we look at the steering of CFMOTO ZFORCE 1000, it is light and predictable. Maybe this light steering is perfect for some people, but most do not like light steering to control such a high-power vehicle.

It is good at a slower speed but makes it insecure and feels a little frightened and hard to control when there is more speed.

The fuel tank has only 27 liters fuel carrying capacity, which is suitable for a weekend drive or drives near the urban areas. However, you need to carry extra fuel with you in a separate tank when you are in remote areas where finding fuel is too hard.

So the manufacturer should increase the fuel tank’s capacity to provide better support for a long drive.

Speed Variations

Most users find that CFMOTO ZFORCE 1000 speed varies after the warm-up, making it hard to control sometimes. Such frequent ups and downs in speed make your driving experience very bad. Speed variations erratically occur whenever you switched on the electronic components.

But unfortunately, there is no system for speed adjustment in its engine, which also affects the engine’s performance, and you need too often maintenance of the engine.

Due to such high-speed variations, you face shocks and consume more fuel and engine nuts. Other parts also become loose and noisy.

Poor interior stuff

The manufacturer claims that their CFMOTO is comfortable, but in practice, most people found it annoyed. After 2000 miles of more drive, they claim that most parts start noising and need too often maintenance.

Its poor quality steering gives you extra fatigue when you drive on rough roads. Especially when you are driving with your partner, it makes you drive tough and boring.

Low market Value

Surely you need a replacement after some time and want a new vehicle. You cannot spend your whole life on one vehicle. When you are selling the old CFMOTO, you surely expect good value for that vehicle. They offer a five-year warranty cover, which is satisfactory, but what is it after five years?

After five years, you have scrape material that is not valued more than few hundred dollars. Its market value is many poor users found looking for their old CFMOTO models, but they look unsatisfied and say it is very hard to find the customer for old vehicles.

They do not have any other option than to sell their CFMOTO 1000 vehicle in just a few dollars to get rid of that scrap.

A problem with the Engine start

It is also a common problem when you start the engine. It makes problems starting, and you need too many tries to start the engine. Poor battery installed in the vehicle makes it hard to support the engine when your vehicle is in the garage.

Manufacturers should improve the quality of supporting batteries that can provide enough voltage to start the engine.

It also found that it is too often happens its wires become loose or remove from the battery due to heavy shocks, they should improve the system.

Engine Overheating

Engine overheating is a common issue found in CFMOTO ZFORCE 1000. Indeed it is a common issue in such four-wheeler vehicles, but users say it is too often in ZFORCE 1000 model.

No proper cooling system is installed. The system for cooling the engine is poor. Common problems cause overheating of the engine, such as soiled radiator fan, cooling system leakage, clogged coolant hose, and broken water pump.

Too much variation in speed and frequent shocks causes overheating, and such a problem makes its users irritating with too much maintenance. Learn more.

Loud noise

When you are riding on CFMOTO ZFORCE 1000, it is hard to drive due to too much loud noise. Some users say that their ears start paining after a continuous 30 minutes of riding. Its noise creates from the exhaust system or the shock absorber units.

High fuel consumption

A very heavy torque motor is installed in the CFMOTO ZFORCE 1000, which consumes too high power even with a little acceleration press. Due to such a heavy motor, low power battery and frequent maintenance issues with the engine, it consumes higher oil quantities that are also a negative thing.

Frequent maintenance

Due to low-quality Chinese junk materials, engine repairing, EFI issues, CVT belt wear, and other maintenance, it makes owners irritating.

We have seen some of the users saying that they need their vehicle service after every 50 to 100-kilometer ride. If they do not do so after 200 kilometers, it becomes too noisy, and overall performance becomes low.

Headlights functioning improperly

Headlights are essential for any vehicle to make it suitable for the journey at night. But we have seen many of the owners who are saying that its headlights suddenly stop working and sometimes when you are in the distance area you cannot do anything except wait for the day.

The major reason is its low power battery that loses power any time and leaves you in the lap of problems. The manufacturer should improve the battery quality to make their users satisfied and tension-free.

Poor riding experience

Many of the users look unsatisfied with their riding experience on CFMOTO ZFORCE 1000. They say brakes quality is poor, and it happens many times when you are on slope brakes do not work and very risky driving on the slopes.

The second problematic thing is that CFMOTO wheels are also not supportive while riding in rough, muddy or uneven places. They suggest the manufacturer make improvements in vehicles to make them suitable for the ride.

Final Thoughts:

CFMOTO ZFORCE 1000 is an excellent model that can beat many big USA manufacturers. But some of the problems that users face affect its performance greatly.

We have found many problems such as junk materials, low power battery, lights, brakes, wheels, loud engine noise and high fuel consumption. Its specifications are also not mentioned as actual dimensions; interior design could not provide comfort drive after several miles.

We found a mix of love and hate for the CFMOTO ZFORCE 1000 from the users, some were praising, and some looked annoyed and irritated. We suggest the manufacturer improve this vehicle and mention how their users can overcome the troubleshooting manual’s problems.

Overall, if the manufacturer solves all the above problems, then CFMOTO ZFORCE 1000 can become one of the best models in the ATV or UTV industry.