Oil Type and Weight
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Oil Type and Weight
I was thinking about switching to a different oil, but no one really makes 2W synthetic. Anyone still use the 0W? I was afraid this may cause a pressure issue and send the warning light on.
2008 Polaris SP800 HO
1999 Polaris SP500
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Since the Polaris stuff is reasonably priced and includes the filter, I just stick with it.
The one time on my SP800 that I switched to another oil, my gas mileage dropped like a rock. Soon as I switched back, it returned.
Rob
The one time on my SP800 that I switched to another oil, my gas mileage dropped like a rock. Soon as I switched back, it returned.
Rob
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Mine just hit over 600 miles and it seems to have eaten some which i hope is just normal seating of the rings. Iwanted to get something in like a 5 quart container. Guess I'll just settle for an extra quart of "PoPoil".
2008 Polaris SP800 HO
1999 Polaris SP500
2008 Suzuki M-50
1988 Honda VLX 600
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Everybody laughed!
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I think that's normal for the 800. Actually I think most of it is coming out of the breather tube. I've always found a film of oil (more like dirt) around the end of the crankcase vent tube, which ultimately ends up on the motor. I clean it off, it comes back, etc. I just check the oil before every ride to be sure. Heck even my Grizzly does this.
There's a special crankcrase check valve thing you can get... a guy on PolarisRiders.com told me about it. The Outlaw/Predator people use it, but from reading about it, I think it'll work on anything. It goes into that line and helps prevent this sort of thing, and also is a check-valve so you can't suck dust or water into that line. Downside is it's $75, so I haven't rushed out to get one yet.
http://www.thumperstore.com/Case_Vent_4 ... e_vent.htm
Rob
There's a special crankcrase check valve thing you can get... a guy on PolarisRiders.com told me about it. The Outlaw/Predator people use it, but from reading about it, I think it'll work on anything. It goes into that line and helps prevent this sort of thing, and also is a check-valve so you can't suck dust or water into that line. Downside is it's $75, so I haven't rushed out to get one yet.
http://www.thumperstore.com/Case_Vent_4 ... e_vent.htm
Rob
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'08 Polaris Outlaw 525 S
'08 Polaris Outlaw 525 IRS
'02 Yamaha Grizzly 660
'05 Arctic Cat M7 153
'05 Dodge RAM 3500 QC 4x4 6sp
'06 Keystone Raptor 3814SS 5th Wheel Toyhauler
'08 Polaris Outlaw 525 S
'08 Polaris Outlaw 525 IRS
'02 Yamaha Grizzly 660
'05 Arctic Cat M7 153
'05 Dodge RAM 3500 QC 4x4 6sp
'06 Keystone Raptor 3814SS 5th Wheel Toyhauler
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I believe Amsoil has a "Powersports" oil that is 0W-40, but probably isn't any cheaper.
I have been using Castrol Syntec 5W-50 in my wife's 500 and it seems to be fine. I think the 0 is mainly for those that live and use their stuff in cold climates. Coldest it ever really gets around here is maybe 20 degrees. 5 weight is still plenty viscous at that temp. I am actually more concerned about the upper threshold with the high temps we experience.
I have been using Castrol Syntec 5W-50 in my wife's 500 and it seems to be fine. I think the 0 is mainly for those that live and use their stuff in cold climates. Coldest it ever really gets around here is maybe 20 degrees. 5 weight is still plenty viscous at that temp. I am actually more concerned about the upper threshold with the high temps we experience.
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