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Oil change gone wrong

Not.a.Girl

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At 15k miles my Rhino got its third oil change and I kinda wish I did not do the 5k interval instead. I should have skipped this one because I could still wait until 17.5k miles so now it's smoking. I didn't expect this to happen as I did the change of oil in a reputable dealer so... wtf. Help and how to diagnose this?
 
What brand and type of oil was in it before you changed it, and the oil you replaced it with? Do you drain it empty before pouring your replacement oil?
 
At 15k miles my Rhino got its third oil change and I kinda wish I did not do the 5k interval instead. I should have skipped this one because I could still wait until 17.5k miles so now it's smoking. I didn't expect this to happen as I did the change of oil in a reputable dealer so... wtf. Help and how to diagnose this?
It might be oil in the airbox, spilled on the exhaust, or overfilled. Check your oil level and airbox for any mess first. Pull the plugs and check to see if they are oily if it is still smoking. If it continues, a compression check might be necessary
 
At 15k miles my Rhino got its third oil change and I kinda wish I did not do the 5k interval instead. I should have skipped this one because I could still wait until 17.5k miles so now it's smoking. I didn't expect this to happen as I did the change of oil in a reputable dealer so... wtf. Help and how to diagnose this?
bro, you need to call them IMMEDIATELY. Explain exactly what's happening. They should be accountable and fix it. Do NOT try to ride it much until you've checked the oil level at minimum. Overfilling can cause damage long term, like blowing seals
 
Agree with the suggestions here but I'm curious what kind of oil did the dealer use, was it synthetic or conventional?
 
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