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Read articles →A hands-on walkthrough of a complete hydraulic oil change on the Mahindra 1626, covering every drain plug location (six total, including the front axle and hub plugs), the extra HST filter specific to hydrostatic models, fill procedures, and the exact fluid capacities, 36 quarts for HST, 35 for shuttle shift, 4.2 quarts for the front. Best for 1626 owners doing this job themselves for the first time.
Posted by the Cor Morse channel, which appears to be an owner sharing a practical DIY procedure based on direct experience with their own tractor.
There is a main hydraulic drain plug plus five more, two on each hub, along with a front axle drain plug and two more on the axles, for six total.
Hydrostatic transmissions take 36 quarts, shuttle shift takes 35 quarts, and the front axle takes 4.2 quarts.
Yes, HST models have an additional filter located on the passenger side near the back tire that must be removed during the oil change.
The main hydraulic filter is located right under the driver's side step.
