[Al78]

Hi guys

I will do an oil change on my RZR and I choose this synthetic AMSOIL oil plus a KN filter.
it meets the specs from Polaris so I should not have a problem, right?

just thought I'd share with the group in case anybody had a bad exeperience
thanks

 

[quadnkev]

I like the K&N filter with the nut on the end, makes it easy to remove.
The oil I suppose is good, does not need Polaris in the name.
Personally I use the same oil as in my truck Delo 400 15-40wt as
it does not get so cold here to need such a lower weight oil.

 

[Al78]

i did order some AMS OIL online but they don't say whel will ship out
to make it with oil change I'll use Mobil 1 0W-40
heard is good
what is API?
should it be SH? for RZR and what if its not

 

[mnrzr-s]

I've used Amsoil for every fluid change since new with absolutely no issues. In fact I use it in all of my vehicles and have for quite some time.

API stands for American Petroleum Institute. They set standards for petroleum products.

If you placed the order online it should ship out within 24 hours from the closest distribution facility, and you should receive tracking info when its picked up from that facility.

Where are you located?

 

[quadnkev]

I used to use Mobil 1 0-40wt.

 

[Mrhavasu]

How about Mobil 1 15/50 for warmer areas?

 

[muddbug]

Amsoil rocks I use it in everything even my boat an I have never had any engine problems.

 

[gunrunner]

Polaris does not recommend using 0-40 oil as of last year they changed to all models to use 2-50. their plus-4 is 2-50 weight.

 

[Al78]

I live in Michigan, Detroit Metro
well I think I'll use Mobil 1 because I want to go out and ride his weekend and it's due for oil change
when I get AMS oil I will change to that
I do not know where can I get that in stores near by
if anybody know let me know and I'll drive to buy it

 

[grant22]

I've used Amsoil in my RZR for 3000 miles and 160 hours (all year round AZ weather) with no problems. I change it every 50 hours and it looks good coming out.

As for higher weight for hotter climates, I don't do that unless it states it in the manual for any vehicle I own. I don't do it mainly because of small orifices that may not be designed to flow thicker oil, therefore starving some engine areas of oil.

 

[Z15]

I live in Michigan, Detroit Metro
well I think I'll use Mobil 1 because I want to go out and ride his weekend and it's due for oil change
when I get AMS oil I will change to that
I do not know where can I get that in stores near by
if anybody know let me know and I'll drive to buy it

AMSOIL has a distribution center in Chicago, you are just a few days away of getting it delivered to your door by UPS if you order it on line at AMSOIL Powersports-atv-utv-oil

 

[PETE O.]

Polaris does not recommend using 0-40 oil as of last year they changed to all models to use 2-50. their plus-4 is 2-50 weight.

Never heard of this. Just bought mine and they recommend 0-40 in it. I'll use Polaris oil for the first change then go to Mobil 1 and K&Ns. Use Mobil 1 in the Harleys and the Vette and the Dodge and the Toyota. I have for years now and I'm very pleased with the results. The Harleys run five to ten degrees cooler than they did with dinosaur stuff. Of course now all Harleys come with synthetic. My neighbor uses nothing but Amsoil in all of his stuff and swears by it. To each his own, I suppose. He's an Amsoil dealer and the price is right.

 

[Z15]

2W-50, 0W-40 may not be as far apart as it seems

see these charts to understand viscosity ratings
Viscosity Charts

Oil sales are big business for oem's like Polaris. The buy mediocre oils from independent bottlers, put a high price tag on them and sell them thru there dealer network as the only appropriate oil for their equipment. The untold truth is these oils may be not be any better than the cheapest oil found on the shelves of your favorite discount store yet the equipment owner perceives it to be the best oil for his equipment based solely on the say so of the oem.



Polaris does make oil, they sell oil to make more money period.

Example is this recent article in NOLN

Chrysler is making a big push into the oil change business, aiming to get more and more of its nearly 2,200 dealers nationwide to add Express Lube or Express Lane "quick lube" services and bays to their facilities. According to this story, it's working. One dealer quoted in the article is averaging more than 50 cars per day!

and here is the motivation for it

You start with an oil change then you move to tires, to batteries, brakes” and to bigger repairs later in the life of the vehicle, he said.

 

[PETE O.]

2W-50, 0W-40 may not be as far apart as it seems

see these charts to understand viscosity ratings
Viscosity Charts

Oil sales are big business for oem's like Polaris. The buy mediocre oils from independent bottlers, put a high price tag on them and sell them thru there dealer network as the only appropriate oil for their equipment. The untold truth is these oils may be not be any better than the cheapest oil found on the shelves of your favorite discount store yet the equipment owner perceives it to be the best oil for his equipment based solely on the say so of the oem.

For years Harley said synthetics would ruin your engine and be a warranty breaker. Then, they came out with their own branded synthetic and it's just fine, in fact highly recommended. I use Mobil 1 exclusively in all my vehicles but I still say that Mobil gives the stuff to GM and Porsche free of charge to use in some of their exclusive products, ie., Corvettes. It's cheap advertising. One fill per new vehicle for free and the new car customer will use that oil in all future oil changes, plus, WOW, if they use it in new Corvettes it must be really good stuff, I'll tell all my friends...... It probably all comes out of the same plastic cow. (Use to come from dinosaurs, ya know)



Polaris does make oil, they sell oil to make more money period.

Example is this recent article in NOLN

Chrysler is making a big push into the oil change business, aiming to get more and more of its nearly 2,200 dealers nationwide to add Express Lube or Express Lane "quick lube" services and bays to their facilities. According to this story, it's working. One dealer quoted in the article is averaging more than 50 cars per day!

and here is the motivation for it

You start with an oil change then you move to tires, to batteries, brakes” and to bigger repairs later in the life of the vehicle, he said.