I was just curious on the 450r do you check the oil when the engine is cold like others and make sure its at the highest level or should you check the oil level when the engine is hot. thanks.

 

Either way, but if you check it when it is hot, make sure have given the oil enough time for it all to drain to the bottom in the viewing window.

 

yea right now its cold so it was looking low earlier today I had just got mine yesterday and wanted to make sure that way I don't mess up my oil pressure and when it was hot the oil was above the line when I shut it off thats why I got concerned. Thanks for the help

 

I think the owner's manual says to warm it up, turn the engine off, then let is stand a few minutes before checking.

I have to say that I look at the sight glass every time I get on the quad, cold or hot. This engine doesn't hold any extra oil, so any loss will be critical. So it doesn't hurt to check to often.........

 

It dosent hold much oil so as you know it's important to keep it full to the max. Alot of us even keep it between the full line and to the top of the window. Also most are putting a full quart in the transmission. Just dont put anything with MOLEY in the Trans side.

 

Yea it is alot different then my ds650 it holds almost nothing compared to it...I really like the 450r sofar and recon ranger I got the mobil oil you suggested.

 

Do run extra oil in your transmission, at least 100 mL (cc's), but some are running a full quart. Some of the gears are only lubed by splash, so running extra oil will insure that they aren't ever left high and dry. This is more of a problem with the dirt bikes, but why take a chance?

You mentioned Mobil oil??? My first choice recommendation is Maxima Extra in both the engine and trans (http://www.maximausa.com/products/4s...synthextra.asp), but if you couldn't find it and got Mobil 1 MX4T, that is a good second choice.

 

I couldn't find it so I just got mobil but i got a little while until I change my oil since I haven't ridden it for then 30 mins and am on the 1st tank of gas...Thanks for all your help recon I'll cya around