


RANGER 500 Oil Change

Required tools



2. Place the transmission in PARK.


4. Stop the engine.

5. Lift the cargo box.

6. Clean the area around the oil cap.

7. Remove the oil cap.

8. Clean the area around the drain plug.


10. Remove the drain plug using a 6mm Allen socket. Caution: Hot oil can cause burns to skin. Do not allow hot oil to contact skin.

11. Allow the oil to drain completely.

12. Using the 2.5-inch (64mm) oil filter wrench, turn the filter counter-clockwise to remove it.



15. Install the new filter and rotate it clockwise by hand until the filter gasket contacts the sealing surface, and then turn it an additional ¾ of a turn. The oil filter for a RANGER 500 is part number 2540086.


17. Reinstall the drain plug with the 6mm Allen socket and torque to 12 ft-lbs (16 Nm).

18. Add 2 quarts (1.9 liters) of the recommended oil. The recommended oil is Polaris PS-4 Full Synthetic, which is part number 2876245 for 1 gallon and part number 2876244 for 1 quart. Polaris Oil Change Kits come with the correct amount of oil for your vehicle. The oil change kit for a RANGER 500 is part number 2202166Note: Do not overfill.

19. Reinstall the engine oil dipstick and the oil fill cap.

20. Start the engine. Allow it to idle for 1 to 2 minutes

21. Stop the engine.

22. Inspect for leaks.

23. Clean the area around the engine oil dipstick.



26. Dispose of the used filter and oil properly.

Programmable Service Interval

Rider information center


To change the service interval, do the following:

Gauge diagram


2. Press and hold the MODE button.



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