I am going to change the fluid in my hubs on my scrambler 4x4. I was told that synthetic type f ATF fluid works better than the polaris hub oil. The problem is I can't find synthetic type f fluid anywhere. Does the hub fluid have to be synthetic or will the non synthetic type f fluid do the trick. I was also told to put in Mobil 1 synthetic ATF but it is not type F, will this still work, or is it absolutely necessary to to have type f. what would happen if I did not run type f fluid in my hubs.
Thanx for the info

 

I use any type F fluid, I have SuperTech right now. Its not real important in those hubs, oil is oil.

 

whats wrong with the regular polaris hub oil, whats the flaws of it, whats better bout the ATF fluid, i guess i figured its best to use the polaris stuff but im open to hear everyones opinions!


Haz!

 

I have used the Polaris hub oil for 5 years now with no problems.

 

yea same here i just use the polaris hub fluid, and i was also wondering, how often should i change my hub fluid, or what is kinda a rule of thumb i guess?


Haz!

 

I would love to use the polaris hub fluid, but my nearest dealer is 50 miles away. That is a long drive for a little bottle of oil. I only make the trip for parts, oil, and trans fluid. You should change it every 100 hours, or when you change your oil. I use the Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF. I could not find the type F Mobil 1. I have had a to take apart my hubs a lot lately, (new seals twice, cv joints, cv boots) so the 1 quart bottle of trans fluid will last awhile. The mobil 1 is apparove for fords, but is not a type F. I was told that a non type F cant be mixed with a type F. That was the only reason that you had to run type F because it is compatable with the polaris hub fluid that is left in the hub. Someone correct me if Im wrong. But, when I had my hub apart, I cleaned EVERYTHING with brake cleaner so that none of the old oil was left. So it should be fine to run the Mobil 1 syn.

 

Thanx for the info

 

I believe, but I could be wrong, type "F" just means rated for Ford

 

The type "F" is for Ford. But the regular Mobil 1 syntetic is approved for certain Fords, however is is not a type "F"