I feel violated
Jul 12, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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Trailblazer
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I feel violated
Just got back from the polaris dealer and i'm walking a little funny now. First time i've had to buy any oil and gear oil and was shocked at the prices on this stuff. Is there any other type of oil I can use besides the polaris brand.
Jul 12, 2008 | 12:10 PM
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Extreme Pro Rider
God forbid he lets the polishing secret out!
God forbid he lets the polishing secret out!
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I feel violated
The only thing you have to buy from Polaris is there front diff fluid for newer models or hub fluids for the older models . I find there pure Polaris motor oils cost more or less the same as any other full synthetic oils such as Amsoil.
Jul 12, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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Quad Patrol
Don't let the hp numbers fool you. Its all in how you get it to the ground. Clutching clutching clutching!
Don't let the hp numbers fool you. Its all in how you get it to the ground. Clutching clutching clutching!
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I feel violated
It is high priced but I have found you are better off with the recomended fluids.Thank goodness you only change them once or twice a yr.
Jul 12, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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Range Rover
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I feel violated
If you think you are walking a little funny now, wait till you have to replace some major part on your ATV because it didn't have the correct fluid in it. Save yourself some heartache and make sure that all the fluids other than gas that go into your ATV come in a blue bottle that says Polaris on it.
Jul 12, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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I feel violated
Was a lil tender also when I had my waterpump seal replaced. 85$ / HR labor. Total 150$ so 65 in parts, 2.85 / qt for coolant. OWWWWW!!!
As many years that we have been having problems with these seals would think that they would do it a better way but I guess it is a money maker for them.
290$ for a fan for my 800, got it online for 175 so did not hurt as much.
As many years that we have been having problems with these seals would think that they would do it a better way but I guess it is a money maker for them.
290$ for a fan for my 800, got it online for 175 so did not hurt as much.
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Jul 12, 2008 | 11:23 PM
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Trailblazer
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: upnort
Was a lil tender also when I had my waterpump seal replaced. 85$ / HR labor. Total 150$ so 65 in parts, 2.85 / qt for coolant. OWWWWW!!!
As many years that we have been having problems with these seals would think that they would do it a better way but I guess it is a money maker for them.
290$ for a fan for my 800, got it online for 175 so did not hurt as much.</end quote></div>
Wow is that cheap.dont break down in canada,you need rear end lube(the dirty kind).
My bike is in the shop the second time this summer for a water pump seal,they last about 100 miles
Was a lil tender also when I had my waterpump seal replaced. 85$ / HR labor. Total 150$ so 65 in parts, 2.85 / qt for coolant. OWWWWW!!!
As many years that we have been having problems with these seals would think that they would do it a better way but I guess it is a money maker for them.
290$ for a fan for my 800, got it online for 175 so did not hurt as much.</end quote></div>
Wow is that cheap.dont break down in canada,you need rear end lube(the dirty kind).
My bike is in the shop the second time this summer for a water pump seal,they last about 100 miles
Jul 16, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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I feel violated
+1 on the Mobil 1 oil. I also use the Mobile 1 filter. Actually a little more expensive than OEM oil and filter (~$25/change). I feel like the synthetic filter media works a little better than paper media. M1-110 is the number.