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2021 Coleman UT400 - Transmission fluid change

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Hi All,

New to UTVs and recently accuired a ut400 from our local Alaska Commercial Co. and had a questions regarding the transmission fluid. I have had a squeeling noise, sounds like a teapot, that recently started after being driven for a few minutes. The manual says to change the fluid at 500 miles, so I was thinking maybe its just time for this to be changed. Other then that I cannot find any information regarding the type used. While reading through these forums, I seen someone put that the transmission is lubricated with the engine oil. Is this true? If not what should I be using and where can I find the information to change it out? Any input on this would be greatly appretiated!

Thanks in advance

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Yes the transmission is lubricated by engine oil just like a motorcycle.

Also like most motorcycles it transmits power using a wet clutch. Due to the wet clutch you need an oil that is compatable to prevent slipping. Use oils that are rated MA or MA2. A lot of automotive oils have special viscosity modifiers that will cause slipping.

The drive squealing is likely a drive belt or primary/secondary clutch. They are under the plastic cover on the left side of the motor. They operate the same way a snowmobile or belt driven ATV does. There is a service manual in the downloads section for instructions on how to replace.

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On 10/8/2022 at 8:06 AM, aefron88 said:

Use oils that are rated MA or MA2. A lot of automotive oils have special viscosity modifiers that will cause slipping.

Great tip!  I’ve been looking at Amisol full synthetic after the starter oil is done.

https://amsoilcontent.com/ams/lit/databulletins/g2880.pdf

how would I know it’s rated MA or MA2? Got any recommendations?  I normally check project farm on YouTube considering his testing on oils (and other products!)

 

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It should say on the back. The exception being that Shell Rotella does not say it's MA and it's ok to use. I don't believe regular Amsoil is MA rated, but I'm sure they do sell some MA rated oils that labeled for motorcycles/powerboats use.Screenshot_20221017_063623.jpg.73fb4013ad3256625e76653949ac27ea.jpg

Here's the relevant section frm your document. For each weight of oil it lists the specs that it meets; API SN, Ford or GM blah blah...no MA or MA2 for any of the oils listed.

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On 10/8/2022 at 8:06 AM, aefron88 said:

There is a service manual in the downloads section for instructions on how to replace.

I looked through the download section and only seen 2 service manuals, but they are for the Hisun ut400. Would that be a service manual compatible to the Coleman ut400? One seems to be for a Hisun 2014 and the other for a 2020 Hisun. I have a 2021 Colman and would assume the 2020 Hisun service manual would be the closest to use, if the Hisun is the same machine and the Coleman. Please advise, thank you.

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sorry for the delay on this, I assume you have figured it out by now but for anyone that comes along later:

Yes, the Coleman UT400 is the same as the Hisun HS400. Same for the various other sizes, all Coleman UTVs are rebadged models made by Hisun. The service manuals leave a lot to be desired, and leave out some important steps, but if you have some mechanical experience you should be able to  figure out the missing parts.

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