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Any alternatives to Polaris oils?

Postby Joey2 » Fri Oct 21, 2005 4:07 pm

So I go to the dealer today to get some transmission oil (AGL) and front differential fluid (Drive Hub Fluid).

Last month the 8oz DHB was anoly $3.99, today it was $8.99!
Last Month the 12oz AGL was $8 and some change, today it is $12.99!

Dealer said that oil prices have went up. WTF!

Has anyone used any safe alternatives for the two? If I knew the weight of the oils I would research it myself and look for aftermarket oils.

I was going to chnge teh fluids early (70 hours), I love my machine and want to change the fluids early. But now I think that I will wait till I reach 100 hours.

Any imput would be appretiated.
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Postby Mr. Miyagi » Fri Oct 21, 2005 4:34 pm

I agree.... I just spent 8 bucks on a quart of oil. Went up! (my ass)... however, if I were you I'd spend the money......

Probably save you some big bucks in the long run......
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Postby Chadd » Fri Oct 21, 2005 5:17 pm

mercron atf is a safe for the transmission. I don't know of a safe alternitive to the hub fluid. When the recommend to change them every 250 miles or 25 hours that gets expensive.
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Postby MrBill » Fri Oct 21, 2005 6:15 pm

mercron atf is a safe for the transmission. I don't know of a safe alternitive to the hub fluid. When the recommend to change them every 250 miles or 25 hours that gets expensive.
Caution Chadd: Front Hub=front differential. Mercon "Chevron" is not Synthetic. I'm a true believer in these new oil replacements.
WOW my book states 100 hours or 6 months. Chadd getting commission?? :lol: :lol:
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Postby Joey2 » Sat Oct 22, 2005 3:16 pm

So I guess that means I'll be buying from the dealer... :cry:

I just thought that I would ask, Thanks Guys. :)
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Postby Chadd » Sat Oct 22, 2005 6:47 pm

We always told Customers 100 hours or 6 months. BUT the 05 800 efi manual says 25 hours or 250 miles..
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Postby Mr. Miyagi » Sat Oct 22, 2005 8:59 pm

BUT the 05 800 efi manual says 25 hours or 250 miles..
Heck, that's one ride...... lol.
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Postby MrBill » Mon Oct 24, 2005 6:45 am

Remember Joey2
Front and rear Dif. oil changes are yearly. I do mine a little sooner if I ride hard (8 months or so). Mobil one makes a 0-40 100% Synthetic and a Wix filter will save a little.
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Postby Joey2 » Mon Oct 24, 2005 7:04 am

Roger that MrBill,

I have been using Mobil for the engine oil changes and Fram oil filters.
Maybe I'm being a cheep skate, but sometimes it can't hurt to ask.
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Postby MrBill » Mon Oct 24, 2005 7:12 am

Do me a big favor. Try not to use FRAM filters. After Allied bought them the quality has down hill IMOA.
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Postby Joey2 » Tue Oct 25, 2005 7:47 am

Will do.
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Postby wibornz » Thu Nov 03, 2005 8:53 pm

I use mobile 1 tranny fluid in the front hubs, and Mobile 1 0w40 in the engine, and fram filter. I have over 10,000 miles on the sp500 with no problems.
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Postby Ken » Thu Nov 03, 2005 11:36 pm

10,000 miles??? You win. :lol:
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