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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 06:50 PM
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Default Same oil for raptor as YFZ?? 20w40?

Im thinking about gettin a YFZ so im jsut making sure my oil that i bought in bulk for my raptor can be used for the YFZ
 
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 02:04 AM
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Default Same oil for raptor as YFZ?? 20w40?

it should be fine but to be safe check the owners manual and ask the dealer too
 
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 08:20 AM
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Default Same oil for raptor as YFZ?? 20w40?

I always use whats recommended it the owners manual, and have never had an oil related problem. Bosch
 
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 11:27 AM
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Default Same oil for raptor as YFZ?? 20w40?

in the manual it says to use yamalube 5w30 or is it 50w30 i can't remember i got it at the atv dealership yesterday cause i need to do the first oil change. but i defently know the last number is 30
 
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 11:33 AM
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Default Same oil for raptor as YFZ?? 20w40?

I have a case of 12 quarts of Yamalube 20w40 - un-used! and i dont want it to go to waste lol

What oil do you run in a YFZ?
 
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 11:34 AM
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Default Same oil for raptor as YFZ?? 20w40?

but that is for the yfz. and i just checked the bottle and it says cold weather formula 5w-30 yamalube
 
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 11:35 AM
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Default Same oil for raptor as YFZ?? 20w40?

thtas what the dealer told me to use this time because it is already bellow 32 degrees. and it says to use that in the yfz manual
 
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 11:55 AM
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Default Same oil for raptor as YFZ?? 20w40?

Originally posted by: coolguy8769
in the manual it says to use yamalube 5w30 or is it 50w30 i can't remember i got it at the atv dealership yesterday cause i need to do the first oil change. but i defently know the last number is 30
its gotta be 5w30
 
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 12:15 PM
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it is if you read a few threads down
 
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 12:15 PM
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wait a few threads up
 
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