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Read articles →A real-world, unscripted oil change on a Mahindra 1526, filmed by the owner as he works through it. Covers filter access (noting it's buried and awkward on the 1526/1626), filter cross-reference (Fram PH7317), drain plug location and socket size (17mm), oil quantity check via dipstick, and a minor post-fill leak investigation. Most useful to 1526/1626 owners tackling their first oil change solo.
Posted by the Poor Mans DIY channel, appears to be an owner-operator documenting routine maintenance on his own tractor, with no evident commercial affiliation.
A Fram PH7317 filter was used, listed as fitting both the Mahindra 1526 and 1626.
The oil drain plug is on the side of the oil pan and takes a 17 millimeter socket.
Yes, the filter is buried down low on the 1526 and 1626, requiring channel locks or plier wrenches to remove.
The dipstick has notches instead of gradient marks, so you insert it fully, pull it out, and compare the oil line to the notches.