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Old May 18, 2004 | 04:11 PM
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i own an 03 400ex and i need to do an oil change... what oil is better the factory honda oil or an after market oil


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Old May 18, 2004 | 09:55 PM
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Default factory oil or after market oil for 400ex
Any quality motorcycle oil will work. I personally use Yamalube 4R in all my bikes & quads..it runs about $7 a quart.
 
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Old May 18, 2004 | 11:21 PM
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http://www.thumperfaq.com/oil.htm

I personally prefer Honda HP4. It is a synth/petrolium blend...........best of both worlds!
 
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Old May 19, 2004 | 04:39 PM
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Ive just been using castrol 10w40 in mine for years and never had a bit of trouble.
 
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Old May 19, 2004 | 10:55 PM
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I used to always run castrol 20w50, but since i got my FST ex, i run the gn4 that my dealer sells.
 
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