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Old 03-24-2016, 02:09 PM
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What type of oil can I use on my 2005 KFX 400
 
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Originally Posted by Garju2632
What type of oil can I use on my 2005 KFX 400
Any quality 10W40 motor oil....
 
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Old 03-24-2016, 02:22 PM
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Thank you for your help now does that have to be wet clutch type of oil or does it not matter
 
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If any oil says "Energy" or "Resource Conserving" you don't want it in a wet clutch as they have friction modifiers which can cause slippage. Most good atv or cycle specific oils will have a jaso ma or md rating meaning it's rated for wet clutches. Endless number of brands you can choose from cheap to expensive. Choice is yours on this.
 
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Originally Posted by old polaris tech
If any oil says "Energy" or "Resource Conserving" you don't want it in a wet clutch as they have friction modifiers which can cause slippage. Most good atv or cycle specific oils will have a jaso ma or md rating meaning it's rated for wet clutches. Endless number of brands you can choose from cheap to expensive. Choice is yours on this.
We have ran Rotella 15W40 ( non synthetic ) in our bikes for many years. Friends use Penzoil/Supertech/Castrol....etc 10W40 automotive oil in their bikes with wet clutches. Except for Polaris requiring a Synthetic for their engines ( no wet clutch ), it really doesn't matter what oil you use and you can use synthetic as well...as long it's motorcycle/ATV wet clutch rated.
 
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Add Rotella T6 5w40 in there for good measure also that many people use in wet clutch applications.
 
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Originally Posted by old polaris tech
Add Rotella T6 5w40 in there for good measure also that many people use in wet clutch applications.
I know.... I try not to get into oil discussions, but I jumped in on this one. Use good oil...keep it checked and changed, bout all are good...
 
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