how much oil do i need and what kind is the best, i have a buddy that uses castrol gtx 10w40

 

I have used the Castrol Gtx for 3 years with no problems.

Its close to 4 quarts.

 

Castrol is good oil, but if you want some serious protection for that engine you should think about using a good quality synthetic like Amsoil 0W-40 4-Stroke. This oil is specially formulated for atv's, no friction modifiers so it's safe for your wet clutch. If you plan on selling it soon don't bother using Amsoil, but if you want to keep it a few years you really should consider going to synthetic oil.

 

Make sure to clean the screen in the line coming from the oil tank in the front. Remove the line and take the fitting out of the tank. When you pull this line be ready for a lot of oil to drain. Use a pipe tape on the plug when you reinstall the fitting for the hose

 

i won't use castrol gtx again. for some reason, i get white creamy stuff in the top of my oil tank and dip stick when i use it. i have used it for about 2 oil changes. it is not rad fluid in the oil. i thought i had a leaky head gasket. as soon as i changed to castrol motorcycle oil, all that went away. gtx is not designed to be used in our ds engines..

 

iv been using mobile 1 synth 10-40 mx4t works geat. im on alky to. no milky oil.

 

Shell Rotella T fully synthetic, runs $12.98 a gallon at wal mart, that is cheaper then organic oil from your dealer. I see you are in MN, it will definately be an advantage in those freezing winters you guys have out there. I spent seven years in the "frozen tundra" of central MN, great fishing but not enough to get me to move back LOL.

 

rotella t fullt synthetic? how does it work with your clutch any problems? whay weight is the oil, im gonna run mine for a day or two then change the oil again just to make sure everything is clean, yeah i love mn but wouldn't mind moving to calli lol, i just finished my first oil change it went smooth thanks to you guys, i am thinking about trying to takle checking my valve clearance, any advice?

 

No problems for me, I run it in my dirtbike and with my next oil changes I'll put it in my two quads. Already run it in my pickup and car. Their website has some good info. at shell.com. I think its 5/40 weight.