[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Triker

Now I’m curious, my owners manual calls for 10-w-30 at temp range of 10-70 degrees F and 10-w-40 for temp range of 10-110 degrees F. I am getting ready to change mine very soon and would like to know what is everyone’s choice of oil and weight?

Treat your cart to the best.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by metoo21

Do you jack the cart up to take it off? How much does the plate weigh? May be too difficult to hold up and put screws back in for 1 person. How bad is it?

I jack it up with a floor jack and remove the skid plate bolts and oil drain plug and then lower the cart to let it fully drain while level. Once drained, jack it back up and put the drain plug back on with a new washer then reinstall the plate. The plate is not heavy, hold it in place with one hand and thread two bolts with the other hand to hold it in place and then you will have both hands free to finish attaching the plate bolts. It’s not a difficult job, especially once you’ve done it once.

[8v92ta]

I have permanently removed the rear cover for better air flow which has helped greatly in removing excess heat in the engine compartment. Removing the front pan to change the oil only takes a few minutes extra plus it also holds the exhaust cover in place. Without the pan it would probably fall off

[HJBeck]

Use oil extractor that has a ridged small tube one sticks down the dip stick hole. I do this after running the golf cart some where for 5-10 minutes to get as much stuff from the bottom of the pan in suspension. I use 10-30W synthetic oil and refill via the dip stick hole. 15-20 minutes work tops Use the old oil for my chain saw chain lubricant.

[phousel]

I agree with most of the other reply. You do not need to remove the bottom plate. If you have your cart serviced by one of the mobile cart maintenance companies (at least the dealer that I bought from), they extract the oil out of the fill tube as well.

[Harold.wiser]

I have taken mine off twice to change the oil but will definitely consider the extractor next time!

[greg.turay]

Originally Posted by metoo21

Just purchased a 2018 Quietech and found that these have a lower shield as part of the "quiet" package. It has to be removed to change the oil, etc. A lot of work for such a simple task. Would like to know if anyone has removed theirs permanently and what effect did it have on noise as well as operation of the cart. I don't know if this will affect engine cooling, exhaust fumes in the cab, etc.

I had the cart store remove my shield and lower cover to reduce the excess heat from the engine compartment. Small,increase in noise, greatly reduces heat build up especially in summer since I stay here all year around.

[Ltwise3500]

We bought the extractor also. Easy to do! Saves you $$!

[rockyhyder]

Originally Posted by Triker

Now I’m curious, my owners manual calls for 10-w-30 at temp range of 10-70 degrees F and 10-w-40 for temp range of 10-110 degrees F. I am getting ready to change mine very soon and would like to know what is everyone’s choice of oil and weight?

The number before the W describes the oil's viscosity at low temperatures. A lower number means the oil is thinner and flows better at start-up temperatures. The number after the W describes the oil's thickness at the engine's normal operating temperature. For example, 5W-30 will flow more readily than 10W-30 at start-up temperatures. In Central Florida it is safe to use 5W30 or 0W30. I would never use 40 weight oil in a small engine here. I prefer the 0W30 oil to keep start up wear to a minimum.

[metoo21]

Originally Posted by Ltwise3500

We bought the extractor also. Easy to do! Saves you $$!

Which one did you get?

[Jimjane]

The skid plate is plastic and only has four screws. Not a big deal at all. I’ve done the oil change in about half an hour including the skid plate. You should give it a try.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by metoo21

Which one did you get?

This one is excellent, and it’s on sale at Amazon.

[KennyP]

With the right tools its 45 seconds to remove the bottom pan and 45 seconds to put it back on.
Draining the oil from the drain plug is a better oil change, but to each their own.
If your paying a service good money they better be taking the pan off.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by KennyP

With the right tools its 45 seconds to remove the bottom pan and 45 seconds to put it back on.
Draining the oil from the drain plug is a better oil change, but to each their own.
If your paying a service good money they better be taking the pan off.

Totally agree. FYI, The Villages Golf Cart Service Department pumps out the oil, Todd Casey drains the oil.

[Bay Kid]

Originally Posted by greg.turay

I had the cart store remove my shield and lower cover to reduce the excess heat from the engine compartment. Small,increase in noise, greatly reduces heat build up especially in summer since I stay here all year around.

Does this help reduce the exhaust odor?