Running 15-50 Mobil 1 in mine.

 

Amsoil UTV 5-50 for me!

 

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Polaris oil.

Remember those that had front diff issues related to running the wrong oil in the 900's.

 

I'd have to agree. Why not run the oil that this new powertrain was developed and tested using? Polaris knows what this engine requires best, and if I spent $25K on it, a few extra dollars for Polaris oil seems like cheap insurance.

 

I know this is a touchy subject on peoples opinions. But just was curious if there was a advantage of a branded oil( Amsoil,Mobil1,Royal Purple). Polaris oil is nothing special, Just a rebrand of another oil most likely.

 

There was a thread on one of the forums about oil brands. Someone brought up an interesting point about some of the race specific oils in that they are not necessarily designed for longevity. Meaning they are designed for an engine that is going to get the oil changed almost every race or a lot more than what the Polaris manual calls for.

It was an interesting point and something to think about. He was not saying any oil brand was bad, just to be aware of the oils intended use.

I like the Polaris oil, just for the fact you can buy the oil change kit with everything you need.

 

I use Polaris oil. I don't think it's really going to matter because you will be rebuilding your top end at 5,000 mi. anyway do to dirt and dust. IMHO and that's if you make it that far.

 

Id like to hear more about the Maxima Oil. Ive never heard or seen any reviews on that oil. What Weight are you running?

 

I'm putting in the 10-40 Semi Synthetic (Just put it in after my first oil change). They also make a UTV specific full Synthetic, but I plan to change it so often I doubt it will matter. I have always had good luck with amsoil products in the past, but I get Maxima allot cheaper.

I remember reading a study that the polaris oil thinned out more than a good 0-40 when running hot.

 

Mobil one 15-50
A well known shop told me they had significant reduction in wear using this oil over stock.
My xp1k4 has just under 5000 miles, and it's always tacked at 8000 rpm with the snowmobile clutches.

 

Not surprising! I'm bet any quality synthetic would be better than stock. I do wonder if 40 or 50 weight is closer to stock and which works better. and would like to see some independent reviews of the stock oil in comparison. Stock is 2-50, but after reading that it breaks down to less than a 40 weight with heat somewhere in not sure which is the proper choice.

Probably just going to stick with the 10-40 since that's been tested by people running in Baja 500.




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Well, I decided to go with Amsoil UTV 5w50 and a Wix XP oil filter. We shall see the differences on my oil Scan.

 

Nice I'm looking forward top seeing those results.