John Deere S240 OIL CHANGE (Let's get this engine serviced)

Need to know how to change the oil on your John Deere S240 Lawn Tractor? Then join me as I change the oil on my S240 and see step by step... Watch me go from draining the engine to oil filter removal.

Thins you'll need for changing the oil on your John Deere 200 Sport series lawn tractor:

**Check your manual first, although I don't think it will be an issue there's some variations on parts even within the same model.**

John Deere Oil Filter AM125424

Filter Wrench for AM125424

2X - Turf-Guard Engine Oil (Amazon was pricey for this)

Oil Container (Free Nuts Inside)
Target changed the branding and reduced the size of the container, so go with Good & Gather Mixed nuts instead.

Want the Holy Grail of lawn tractor oil pans? I think you can use this without removing the deck.
(I like my solution better and it doesn't cost $50.)

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DIY and Home Improvement involve risk of personal injury and should be done with care. Please adhere to all safety recommendations from material and tool manufacturers and check your local codes. Some work may involve permits and it is your responsibility to comply with your local building officials.

My videos are for entertainment purposes only. Although I hope you learn something, I'm not a professional and you are responsible for making sure you know what you are doing before taking on any home improvement task. If you do something dumb that results in personal injury or property damage, that's on you. I'm in no way responsible for your workmanship and results if they are terrible, or even if they come out great. That said, I wish you much success in your DIY projects.

[cookcars]

Thank you for a clear regular guy video! I appreciate the links with part numbers as well.

[alecharper]

Thanks, Aaron, for such a clean and clear video!

[LiviuNicoara]

Great video. Instead of paper towels, you can use foil to form a funnel to redirect the oil,

[chrisbaker]

Good straight forward video. Thanks man.

[nher]

I have the S220 and just did an oil change. Mine has an added hose about 10” long attached to the drain plug. So much easier to be able to get a pan under for drainage

[tomtebeau]

What size is the nut on the cover of the oil place?

[travisshook]

thanks for the great video - do I need to change my oil filter every season? I don't do 100 hours

[MrFzrider]

Thanks for the video, but why is your machine so dirty ?

[williamfrancis]

I just got a brand new S240 July 13, 2021 (Yesterday) My side cover is not the same as yours. On mine the side cover 8mm bolt has to be removed completely to get the cover off also the oil drain is not visible with cover in place (No Cut Out ). Is the S240 you demo a 2021 ?
I would never tighten an oil filter with a tool, Hand tight is plenty. There must be a better way of controlling the oil filter oil, maybe a small gutter. Thanks for sharing.

[chrisfrost]

Thank you for this great step by step video. It took no time to change my oil following your directions. This it’s’ first oil change. Does the oil reminder just reset itself ?

[williamfrancis]

Aaron, How do you feel about using the wash port ? I have read pros and cons. My LT150 didn't have one.

[williamfrancis]

When I got the S240 yesterday it had 0.0 hrs on it. Now I've put 0.5 The transmission is slowing on down hills as my old LT150. Need to get more time on it. The grass is so dry here in WA its not growing, Got nothing to mow ARG !

[codynissen]

Thanks for the video! You made it clear and easy

[airtow]

You ever try blowing off your machine when you finish mowing?

[jameslester]

I have a 2015 model and two times I bought a Wix filter for it. They will not seal off(thought it was just a fluke)and you will lose most of your oil before you can turn the key off. Use John Deere filters or Kawasaki only.

[williamfrancis]

Sorry my mistake, Just have to loosen the bolt, Then the side cover can be opened.

[koreymayo]

Don't need to tighten oil filter more than hand tight and then you should be able to remove it by hand next time without any tools.

[tonycavaliero]

General Question: How often are you all changing the oil?

[morbius]

If this is a how to, why didn’t you show the exact amount of oil you determined it needed by using the transparent window on the side of the bottle for those who are viewing your video? Just saying

[EricCampbell-kfui]

I left the cover off, it's a nuisance and serves no purpose