I just got my new tao tao 250 utility and was wondering if it mattered what oil to use the place where i got it said just use regular 10W-30 oil and i was wondering if i should use a specific kind for atv's

 

My son has a Eton Viper 90R. His model is a two stroke; oil injection system. The manual calls for synthetic oil and 93% octane gas. I made sure that the gas was at least 93% octane and the oil was compatible with oil injection systems.

What I am basically saying is use what is recomended, to reduce possible engine wear.

 

I think as long as the oil meets or exceeds your API oil recomendation you will be fine. There is no specific oil for atv only, either your engine will be a 2-stroke or 4-stroke.

 

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You could use motorcycle specific oil, or you could save your money and buy regular oil. I use Valvoline 10w-40(regular oil) in all my Honda thumpers and my Chinese quads. No clutch related problems in over 15 years with the Honda's. KTM gets Amsoil 10w40 motorcycle oil.

 

Hello kansasatv and welcome to the forum.

 

thanks for the replies thats what i thought i just wasn't sure because of the clutch