I have a 2001 or 2000 Sportsman 500. I have had it serviced at the dealer a few times for oil changes, etc... and wanted to start doing the job myself. My aftermarket mannual calls for the following and I wanted some help with what brand / weight to pick up at my local discount store.

1. Engine Oil: Calls for 10W/40 Synthetic....I already purchased Mobile 1 10W/40
2. Filter: I purchased Fram 6017A
3. Transmission: Calls for Synthetic Gearcase Oil ??? Only thing I saw at Wal-Mart was a bottle of Super Tec Synthetic (32oz) Gear Lubricant ???
4. Front Gear Case: 3.25 oz of API GL5 80-90 Gear Lube....I believe I saw this in the Super Tec also and a product from Shell
5. Coolant : 50/50 like Prestone?

Let me know if #1,#2 are ok since I've already purchased...I can always take them back if needed.

Any help or suggestions of brands and exactly what the bottles say on them for #3,#4 and #5 would be appreciated.


I just use the 4 wheeler for basic riding and almost always at medium or low speeds.....dirt roads with the family and hunting is about it.

Thanks,

 

As far as the engine oil, Mobil 1 is fine. Sorry I can't advise you on the others but I'm sure you'll get someone else to answer soon.

 

Hello, you can use mobile one in the tranny too, I use Castrol Syntec in my engines and tranny's, have for a long time, havent had any problems. The front diff on the 500 takes 80-90, I use Castrol Synthetic in mine. You can use ATF in the front hubs, but I think the hub drive fluid from polaris works better, they seem to disengage better with it. AS for anti-freeze they say to use distilled water with 50-5mix.

 

So go ahead and use Mobil 1 10W/40 in the transmission?

Thanks,

Brian