I just got an 2006 800 EFI and I can't seem to find my owners manual. What weight/viscosity is recommended for the 800 EFI? What do you guys use for filters?

It looks like the 2006 800 EFI is a [5] on this page http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/FilterXRef.html. Am I going to do damage to it if I use a cheap one (e.g. Wal-Mart SuperTech).

Thanks,

 

Just changed the oil for the first time on my 2006 800 EFI yesterday. Got 150 miles with 15 hours on it. Polaris machines use 2 quarts of oil which is a full synthetic 0w40. I think mobil 1 makes a 0w40, but I just always use polaris oil. This is my 3rd polaris sportsman with a combines 5000 miles and I have never had an engine problem. I cant give you a filter alternative because I always use a polaris for that to. I know I have read of other alternatives on this site for oil and filter choices for sportsmans. Just search for it in the tool bar.

Dont use a cheap wal-mart oil in it.

 

Amsoil also makes a 0W40 ATV specific Motor oil now. I've only had an oprtunity to put in my my boy's Honda knockoff and the bike starts better/faster and runs smoother and cooler. I can get you a dicent price on the ATV oil I have a case in stock.

 

AMSOIL 0W40 full synthetic oil is the way to go in my opinion very good additive package for ATV'S . as for the oil filter you can have your auto parts cross the polaris # to a napa or a wix which is the same as napa.

 

I use Mobil one synthetic 0W-40 oil and Purolator Pure One oil filter....PL14610 is the # for the filter for my 700......I think it's the same for yours.....Purolators are one of the best filters out there and have an anti drainback valve and uses a synthetic material in the filter......
John