Just about time to do my first service on my 2001 Polaris Ranger 6X6 (500 4 stroke non HO). I'm sure it must have been covered here before but can anyone suggest a alternative to the polaris synthetic engine oil?

Thanks,

Darryl

 

I would suggest trying Amsoil 0W 40. They are the only manufacturer that makes a synthetic 0W 40 oil. It is a little cheaper than the Polaris stuff. You can order it at there website at Amsoil. If you would like to stay with a store brand, you could run Mobil 1 5W 30 or 10W 40 and probably have no problems. I have been using the Polaris oil, but plan on switching to the Amsoil with the next oil change.

 

I agree, Nothing better then Amsoil. Sure, it is more expensive then oil you can buy at wally world, but it is about the same price as Polaris oil. Amsoil is great stuff.

 

Motorcycle oils tend to have the older API ratings (SG or SH) which are supposedly better due to the fact that they contain more anti-wear and anti-corrosion additives. The more recent ratings call for less to lower vehicle emissions. I would watch for that in a synthetic or semi-synthetic with a 0W40 or 5W30/40 grade.

 

Owners manual on my 01 H.O. says you can use any API certified "SH" oil. I use 10W40 Full Synthetic Penzzoil in mine.Bought it at Wally World for about half what the Polaris oil sells for.

 

mobil one mx4t

 

<< I would suggest trying Amsoil 0W 40. They are the only manufacturer that makes a synthetic 0W 40 oil. It is a little cheaper than the Polaris stuff. You can order it at there website at Amsoil. If you would like to stay with a store brand, you could run Mobil 1 5W 30 or 10W 40 and probably have no problems. I have been using the Polaris oil, but plan on switching to the Amsoil with the next oil change. >>



Mobil1 does sell a 0W-40 but it is horribly hard to find (at least here in Mich). If you are set on running something other than the Polaris branded stuff I would certainly go Amsoil.

 

I have seen Mobil 1 in 0W-30 weight at local auto parts store. What is the differance between 0W-30 and 0W-40 oils.Is the 30 or 40 got something to do with the thickness of the oil at start-up? I have not seen Mobil 0W-40 around here either.

 

mobil one mx4t is for four strokes, you can buy it at auto palace/zone. i perfer not to run car oil if i do i use castrol 10w/40. yamaha dealer gave me this tip of car oil to use. but i sure most oils wil work fine . still a mystery in my book.

 

the first number is the viscosity at startup (assuming a cold engine) the second number is the viscosity it can maintain at top temp. so, 0w30 means there is virtaully no friction at startup, and very good viscosity warmed up, 0w40 would in theory be better, but then you get into clearnces that the 40 weight may or may not be able to keep lubricated as well. Best solution: do not try to outsmart the engineers who built it. use what the manufacturer says and avoid shortcuts, and you will never have a problem, especially where warranty is concerned.