I am preparing for a trip to Wampum, PA for a day of riding at Mines & Meadows and know that I will be changing the oil in my 2005 Kawasaki Prairie 360 4x4 when I get home (it's about due). My question is, is it safe to use synthetic oil in this machine? I only use Royal Purple regular 10W-30 in my Yamaha, but that machine isn't automatic. Just curious what thoughts you all may have on this.

Thanks

 

When is Synthetic oil not Superior to conventional oil in anyway? Auto or manual does not mater since motorcycle grade synthetic oil is made for wet clutches anyways.

No one with a 180 hp street bike would run conventional oil ,so why use it in a expensive ATV when you do not have to?

 

yes, synthetic oil is ok to use. it provides more protection and lasts longer than conventional. you can use synthetic oil in any mechine, auto or manual. eventhough its an automatic most still share engine/transmission oil. just dont use ANY oil in your atv unless it is designed for wet clutches. straight car oils have too many friction modifiers that can destroy wet clutches that are in atvs.

use motorcycle or atv oil, anything that is JAS MA rated. mobile1 for motorcycles is easy to find at most autoparts stores, 10w-40 blend. and its one of the best classes of oil, provides awsome protection!

 

Thanks for the quick replies. I didn't know that there was a "real" difference between auto grade and cycle grade oils. I think I will look for Mobil 1 as suggested. I'd really like to use Amsoil, but finding it without shipping is so hard and once the shipping is tacked on, it kind-of makes it too expensive.

Well, thanks for opening my eyes to this oil question. I'm now off to PA to get muddy and I'm sure wet, since the weather seems to not be cooperating. Oh well, that just means you can ride that much faster through the mud cause you're already wet from the rain...LOL

 

Just finished up cleaning the quad and also finished with the oil change. I went with the suggestions and got Mobil 1 synthetic for motorcycles. I was a little surprised by how expensive it was, but I don't mind paying for quality.

BTW, Mines and Meadows was a fantastic ride and if anyone is close to Wampum, PA, I highly recommend checking this place out. All of the trails were marked really well and the map that they provide made for an enjoyable day, despite the rain. Riding through an underground old limestone mine was out of this world. I'm still a little speechless about that. LOL.

 

CVT operated ATV engines don't require motorcycle only oil since there is no friction plates to worry about. Synth 10W-40 will be the best choice.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Hayashi

CVT operated ATV engines don't require motorcycle only oil since there is no friction plates to worry about. Synth 10W-40 will be the best choice.</end quote></div>

LOL Now I find out, after paying roughly $9 a quart. Live and Learn. BTW, thanks for setting me straight. The next oil change will be cheaper. LOL

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Mudatv

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Hayashi



CVT operated ATV engines don't require motorcycle only oil since there is no friction plates to worry about. Synth 10W-40 will be the best choice.</end quote></div>



LOL Now I find out, after paying roughly $9 a quart. Live and Learn. BTW, thanks for setting me straight. The next oil change will be cheaper. LOL</end quote></div>

Full synthetic oil, Automotive or Motorcycle grade cost about the same anyways.


$10 for Amsoil

$9 for full synthetic Quaker State.

Around here ,that is.