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Volt_Ampere · 11-18-2021, 09:08 AM

Yamaha recommends changing the gear oil in the Team axle every 4 years. Most people, myself included don't know to do that. I recently did my 2012. About a year ago I bought a 2009 and that one had never had the fluid changed. I pulled and disassembled that transaxle thinking I might need new brake discs. The fluid was very dirty but the rest of the stuff inside looked fine. I measured the brake discs and they were still ok so I put it back together with new fluid and it runs fine.
I would change the fluid if it's been more than 4 years and be good with that for another 4 years. I would not recommend flushing with anything other than the recommended oil because it might damage the brake discs which are very similar to motorcycle wet clutches.

11-18-2021, 09:08 AM	#26
Volt_Ampere Gone Wild Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rio Verde, Az Posts: 7,165	Re: 2010 Yamaha Drive Transaxle Oil Change Yamaha recommends changing the gear oil in the Team axle every 4 years. Most people, myself included don't know to do that. I recently did my 2012. About a year ago I bought a 2009 and that one had never had the fluid changed. I pulled and disassembled that transaxle thinking I might need new brake discs. The fluid was very dirty but the rest of the stuff inside looked fine. I measured the brake discs and they were still ok so I put it back together with new fluid and it runs fine. I would change the fluid if it's been more than 4 years and be good with that for another 4 years. I would not recommend flushing with anything other than the recommended oil because it might damage the brake discs which are very similar to motorcycle wet clutches.