Hey all! i checked my oil yesterday, and it was below the Empty Mark [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] So i added some car oil that i had laying around untill i had time to get the right oil. Now i got the 10-30W YammaLube Oil, and was wondering if i have to change the filter? does it really matter? or can i just drain the tank and engine and re-fill... I was going to get an oil filter, but my Local Stealership (thomas Powersports) wanted 28$ For a filter [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] er!!! Thanks for any help! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

first... 10-30 is to thin.. run 10-40(atleast) go to rocky mountain ATV they have them for like $8... and YES you have to change the filter..

 

In my manual it says if the tempature is between 10 Degrees and 90 Degrees to use YamaLube 4 (10W30) thats wut i got. P.S, Unblock me on aim speedy!

 

Is it necessary to change filter [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img] i really need to know

 

In my owners manual it gives fluid amounts for oil changes when you change your oil with or without an oil filter change. So i guess it is possible but i would not recommend leaving an old oil filter in there. If you don't want to buy a factory oil filter go to an autoparts store and try to cross reference the oil filter with a different brand. Mine is 12 bucks to replace but got on ebay and got 5 k&n oil filters for 25 bucks so if you look there will be cheaper replacements,

 

besides; I would rather spend that amount for an filter rather than the $$$ for a rebuild