At SCP Mopedbilsdelar AB, we explain how to perform an oil change on your Aixam City, Crossover, Crossline & Coupe with a Kubota Z482 engine, including how to replace the oil and oil filter on your Aixam microcar. Oil service with filter replacement and fresh engine oil should be carried out every 5,000 km or once a year, whichever comes first, according to the recommendations.
What tools and spare parts do you need?
1. Jack and jack stands, or a car lift to access the underside of the microcar.
2. 14 mm socket wrench
3. Oil filter for Kubota Z402 & Z482, available here!
4. Drain plug gasket available here!
5. Engine oil (1.6 liters for the Z482 engine) available here! Note: For older Aixam microcars with the Kubota Z402 engine, 1.8 liters of engine oil is required.
6. Other service parts for your Aixam can be found here!
How to perform the oil change
1. Start by lifting your Aixam using a car lift or jack, then secure the microcar with jack stands so you can safely access the underside.
2. Remove the engine undertray. These are usually secured with plastic clips/plugs. If any break during removal, replacement clips can be found here!
3. Loosen the oil drain plug with a 14 mm wrench and collect the old oil in a container. The drain plug is located at the back of the engine.
4. Reinstall the drain plug after all oil has drained, using a new drain plug gasket!
5. Unscrew the oil filter and let any excess oil from the filter housing drain into the container.
6. Install the new oil filter in the same way, remembering to lubricate the filter gasket with a little engine oil.
7. Remove the oil filler cap and pour in 1.6 liters of oil for the Kubota Z482 engine or 1.8 liters for the older Z402 engine, using a funnel (preferably with a filter) to prevent debris from entering the engine.
8. Check the oil level with the dipstick. If correct, reinstall the oil filler cap.
9. Reset the service light by following this guide.
Your oil service on your Aixam microcar from model year 2017 and newer is now complete, and it’s ready to drive!