2004 sportsman 400 radiator guard question

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Jun 19, 2015 | 08:44 AM

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Yes,I've used the T6 5w40 in my motorcycle,mowers,plus many cycle/atv owners use it. A good heavy duty synthetic oil that's designed for diesels but at a lower cost than Mobil 1,Amsoil,etc. The T6 5w40 is also jaso ma,md approved(no friction modifiers) not sure on the 0w40,but wont hurt on the 400 because of the the cvt and no wet clutch system. Some discussions on Bob the oil guy about it.New: Shell Rotella 0w-40 | Heavy Duty Engine Oil (HDEO) - Diesel/Gas Pickups/Trucks/Vans | Bob Is The Oil Guy

Awesome, thanks.

Jun 19, 2015 | 08:06 PM

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change all the fluids in it and focus on the front hub clutches if its a early model.Polaris seems to push 0/50 oil now.I just got some in a fluid change kit i bought on ebay to change all the fluids. The 425cc engine seems to be a great engine.super fast starting and very smooth running

Jun 21, 2015 | 08:59 AM

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Polaris seems to push 0/50 oil now.

Because they are the only ones with it. They had 0w-40 forever before that but many other aftermarket oil are that weight .
I have use 0w-40 synthetic for years .

Here is your choice of oil filter also.
These Oil Filters have 20 x 1.5mm threads, 14 psi by-pass valve, anti-drain back valve, 2.3" O.D. gasket 2.5" to 3.5" long.

Motorcycle Filters.
AC Delco PF2135
AMSOil SMF103
Carquest 85358
FRAM PH6017A
Honda 15410-MCJ-000
K&N KN-204, about $13. Metric nut on end for easy removal.
NAPA Gold 1358
Purolator ML16817. Imported, not made by Purolator.
STP SMO 17
WIX 51358
WIX PS1358

Recommended filters. All have superior filtering. (I,m told)
About 2.5 inches long.
Purolator Pure One PL14612, about $6.
Mobil M1-108, about $12. Made by Champion.
Bosch 3300, about $6. Made by Champion.

About 3.25 inches long.
Purolator Pure One PL14610, about $6.
Mobil 1 M1-110, about $10. Made by Champion.
Bosch 3323, about $6. Made By Champion.
WalMart SuperTech ST7317,about $2. Made by Champion.

Buy these filters Automobile Filters,about 2.5 inches long.
AC Delco PF1237
Baldwin B1400
Firestone TF2876
Hastings LF113
NAPA Gold 1365
Purolator L14612
STP S-02876
WalMart SuperTech ST6607
WIX 51365

Automobile Filters, about 3.25 inches long.
AC Delco PF-2057
Auto Pro 2356
Autopride CF240AP
Baldwin B1402
Carquest 85356
Carquest Red B4620
Casite CF240
Castrol 7317
Champion Labs Ph2867
Defense Filters Dl7317
Deutsch D-370
Federated Filters LF240F
Fram PH6607

Automobile Filters, about 3.25 inches long.
Fram Double Guard DG7317
Fram PH7317
Fram Tough Guard TG7317
Fram Xtra Guard XG7317
Group 7 V4610
Group 7 V4620
Hastings LF240
Mighty M4612
Motorcraft Long Life FL-821
Napa FIL1356
Napa Gold 1356
Parts Plus PH2867
Pennzoil PZ-109
Penske 7317
Powerflo SL14610
Powerflo SL14620
Pro Gauge PGO-4620
Pro Tec 164
Promotive PH4610
Pronto PO3593A
Purolator L14610
Service Champ OF-4622
Shell SH48
Shell SH529
Stp S-02867.
Valvoline VO50
Warner PH2867
Wix 51356
Wix PS1358 (specific for ATV's) What ever that means.

Jun 21, 2015 | 09:43 AM

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Good point but i also wondered if polaris feels the 50wt is better for there engines

Jun 21, 2015 | 10:33 AM

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The "Fugi Industry" motor are dry sumps and like the oil flowing to the cam quickly on cold starts so the important thing is to keep the cold start viscosity number low 5w at most and use full synthetic.
The last number 40 and 50 only applies after its up to full running temp.