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Read articles →An owner-operator sharing real-world maintenance lessons from 225 hours on a 2018 Mahindra 2565 in dusty, remote Utah. The video focuses heavily on air filtration vigilance in high-dust conditions, then covers a gotcha most owners miss: two separate oil drain plugs that leave two quarts behind if you only pull one. Also touches on cabin filters, hydraulic filter, front-end dipstick oil consumption, and radiator cleaning. Best for current 2565 owners rather than shoppers.
An owner-operator sharing hands-on impressions from their own property, with no apparent dealership or commercial affiliation.
There are two separate oil drain plugs. Draining only one side leaves about two quarts behind on the other side due to a bulkhead in the pan.
The owner cleans the main air filter about every four hours in heavy dust, since dust intake can quickly damage the three-cylinder diesel engine.
No. The owner states the hydraulic filter does not need to be changed as much as the oil filter, and to check your manual for specifics.
There is one filter on each side, held by thumb screws. Remove the screws, pull the filter out, and blow it out to clean.
