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Read articles →This is a straightforward, hands-on oil change walkthrough on a 475-hour John Deere 1025R, not a review or buying guide. It covers warming the engine, opening the hood, draining via the 17mm plug behind the front axle, torquing it down, swapping the OEM filter (M806418), and refilling with John Deere Plus-50 15W-40 (about 3 quarts), plus a leak check. Best for owners doing their own routine maintenance.
Posted by TheDIYGuyDOTnet, a DIY maintenance channel presenting a practical how-to rather than a sales or review perspective.
You need a 17mm socket, a small extension, and a ratchet to loosen the drain plug located behind the front axle.
The video uses a John Deere OEM filter, part number M806418, applied with a film of oil and tightened hand-tight plus a half to 3/4 turn.
It takes about 3 quarts of genuine John Deere Plus-50 15W-40 engine oil, filled to the full mark on the dipstick.
After filling to the full mark on the dipstick, check around the drain plug and oil filter to confirm there are no leaks.
