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#21
The Fuji 500 need Synthetic 0w-40 to get the oil to the top end (cam lobe) on cold starts as soon a possible. I would not even try the 2w-50 Polaris stuff thats made for there larger twins that are not dry sump motors like the Fuji built motors.
The are many many automotive oil filters though. I use a Fram CPH6607 because a store near by sells them along with Amsoil 0w-40.
The are many many automotive oil filters though. I use a Fram CPH6607 because a store near by sells them along with Amsoil 0w-40.
#23
#24
Thanks for the help. I am going to use mobile 1 instead of polaris oil. Does anyone have a part number for a filterfor a 2011 sportsman 500? i did some searching but i am a little confused on what one i need. I am going to go with a super tech from walmart or a acdelco. Thanks
#25
Not a Polaris rider, so I will not comment on what oil to use, but I would definitely recommend AGAINST Fram filters, they have really gone down hill the last several years, and are of poor quality. Walmart Super Tech filters are made better. I use Napa or Purlator, very good quality, in the 5-8 dollar range, Mobil 1 also makes a good filter,and there are several others, filtration, bypass capability and pressure,and construction are very important in a filter,good oil and a bad filter can leave you with a siezed engine as surely as a good filter and bad oil.
I have been using this combo for almost three years with problems.
#26
Add a Filter Mag if you want some extra protection FilterMAG: Magnetic Oil Filters finish the Job Your Filter Started.
#27
Checking back I found that it was LUBRICATION TECHNOLOGIES,INC stickers(along with Polaris Industries decal) that were on the 55 gallon drums of bulk oil that I used in the shop. They supplied the 0-40 oil and the last drum I had before I retired was PS4PLUS (2w-50) from the same company. They could be changing companies as I speak now,don't really know any more. On the website they show they use three of the Twin Cities oil companies as there suppliers(Gopher State Oil, Hallman Oil,and Jennison Rollins Oil Company. LUBE-TECH started operations in1993) Plus they are partners with the Swiss base Motorex oil,which is what we sold the most of to KTM riders! From 1988 to 1994 don't really know who the supplier of our 2-stroke oil was(could still have been Lube-Tech) as Polaris didn't have a four stoke at that time,plus up until 1995 we used a NASTY graphite based gear case oil for all transmissions. Would actually stain you hands so bad you couldn't hardly scrub it off! OPT
#28
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If your machine is under warranty or extended warranty Its best to use the polaris oil and filter. If you buy the oil and filter and do the oil changes yourself keep your receipt as proof of you using there oil and filters.If you have motor or trans or gearcase problems that could be a internal lubrication problem polaris can ask for proof you are using there oil.They are getting picker on these kind of things also.We got a bulletin at the dealership from polaris a few weeks ago that the extended warranty company maybe sending a person out to look at a machine if theres problems under extended warranty. After the warranty use what ever you prefer then.
#29
If your machine is under warranty or extended warranty Its best to use the polaris oil and filter. If you buy the oil and filter and do the oil changes yourself keep your receipt as proof of you using there oil and filters.If you have motor or trans or gearcase problems that could be a internal lubrication problem polaris can ask for proof you are using there oil.They are getting picker on these kind of things also.We got a bulletin at the dealership from polaris a few weeks ago that the extended warranty company maybe sending a person out to look at a machine if theres problems under extended warranty. After the warranty use what ever you prefer then.
Some yeas,a LOT of neas if water involved! OPT
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