On a machine with no speedo (Recon) how many hours between oil changes?

 

I usually try to change my quads' oil every 20 hours or so riding time. Some may say this is excessive, but on machines with capacities of two qts. or so the oil tends to break down quickly in hard riding. Oil is cheap....engine rebuilds are not.

 

The general rule of thumb (so I'm told) is change the oil every seven tanks of gas.

 

Just changed my oil for the first time on sunday
with only 10 Hr. on my 400EX. The book says 20 Hr on first oil change it came out black so I would think the sooner the better.

 

I have a Recon too and I change the oil every 20 hours. The oil, besides just lubricating the motor also helps to cool the motor and as it breaks down,(gets dirty) it also loses its ability to transfer the heat as effectively. I hope this helps. Now, Go ridin'.

 

gee i thought you only had to change the oil twice a year (my dad's thoughts) lol.

 

Greg Hall (Tech Connection) recommends you change your oil after every five tanks of gas and clean the air filter after every ten. This might equate to about 30 hours of run time between oil changes.

 

You can buy I tiny tach hourmeter like I did and take the guess work out of it.You can buy one at www.jackssmallengines.com This websites model doesn't use a battery,it runs off the spark plug wire,so you never have to worry about a dead battery.Good luck