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Nov 14, 2007 | 08:58 PM

florencedunes

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Oil Weight?

Can I run other weight oil without damaging the motor? I live in a mild climate which ranges from 40F to 85F.

Nov 14, 2007 | 10:34 PM

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Oil Weight?

stick w/ what they recommend and leave the synth. in as well and dont go to conventional oil.

Nov 14, 2007 | 11:34 PM

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Oil Weight?

If you go to a heavier oil or a conventional oil the top end may starve for oil as they are a low pressure oil system. Especially in cold climates

Nov 15, 2007 | 02:06 AM

sheepdogMSP8117

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Oil Weight?

I'd stick with the 0W-40, and also stay Synthetic, but switch brands if you'd like. I'm currently using Amsoil FFS 0W-40.

Nov 15, 2007 | 06:42 AM

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Oil Weight?

it only takes about 2 qts of oil and you dont change it that often. some use mobil 1 and others use amsoil or just buy the polaris. either way use the what it calls for for sure.

Nov 15, 2007 | 08:01 AM

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Oil Weight?

Polaris went with the 0w40 back in the mid 90s due to topend oil problems.this is eliminated with the 0w40 synthetic.So best to stay with it.

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