here in northern Ontario were the temp goes to -30 celsius can i use a 0w30 synthetic in my 02 500i manual says only 5w30 . I plow snow and we have snow .This is one powerfull quad!

 

I would not run 0-30 weight because of the transmission. Granted the oil will be at 0 weight for cold starting purposes and 30 w when needed. Being synthetic the oil will also sustain higher temps better. However, If your quad is a manual I would not run 0 weight because the transmission shares the oil and the shear strength of the oil is needed to protect the gears when meshing under load. If your quad was an automatic I would'nt think there would be a problem.

 

Your sythetic oil should be fine.The sythetic is better than conventional so 0-30 means it will only be as thick as 0 wieght in the cold and still protect as well as 30 weight under load.

 

Hi , I was down at the ARCTIC-CAT DEALER a couple of weeks ago and Arctic-cat has a package (All-Season Extreme) of 0-40w synthetic oil with a oil filter and spout for your atv. It's price at $46.95 cdn. so I think the oil is $30.00 cdn for 3.75 liters or $8.00 a liter.
You should be okay with 0-30w in the winter but when it gets warmer go to a 0-40w synthetic oil. And make sure the synthetic oil is wet clutch approved. The Arctic-cat oil is.
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I wonder the same thing Bigcat!!

I don't see a problem running 0-30 or 0-40...I know Amsoil makes a 0-30 formulated for 4-stroke utility type motors. AC recommends the 0-40 for the new 4-stroke snowmobiles.

You should be O.K. Monkboy[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]

 

thanks for all the input regarding my oil question i really pick up a lot of info from this forum regarding my 02 500i manual 60 inch blade . Having a blast pushing all this snow . thanks again! Monkboy

 

Make sure that what ever oil you use is suitable for wet clutch and motorcycle transmission use. Many of the automotive oils contain friction modifiers which can lead to clutch slippage. I've been using the Amsoil 0W-40 since it came out in my Honda with no complaints. My Cat will get it at the next oil change.

 

Bigcat- can you use the synthetic 0-40 in all seasons?

 

Hi, Mountainclimber the answer to your Question is Yes. It says on the jug it is good all extreme conitions. If you like climbing mountains like I do, I wouldn't use anything else.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]

 

Thanks!