So my question is to all you Yamaha owners.... do you use the Yamaha oil filters or does anyone else know what filter of there is one cross matches? i have a wolverine 450....thanks..

also anyone use lucas atv oil and if so how do you like it?

 

yamaha oil filters all the way...dont use the paper ones use the copper, or brass ones not sure which it is, there good and reusable

 

i believe the fram filter is the PH6017 , I've used fram for years. Their filter is as good as anyone elses, as long as u use good oil. what year is your wolverine.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: ned_28

i believe the fram filter is the PH6017 , I've used fram for years. Their filter is as good as anyone elses, as long as u use good oil. what year is your wolverine.</end quote></div>

Screw Fram Oil Filters [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/img] Actually no, they are not good as anyone elses.. you just have gotten quite lucky... and well so have millions of others.. I just happen to know 2 people that have blown engines (stock engines) due to a Fram filter collasping and choking off the oil supply.. Fram filters are known for this...

I do not use them for that simple reason [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

Cross reference that crappy Fram to a Wix / MotorCraft / AC Delco or Napa filter

 

hey steve thats too bad, i've used them for many years, and know many people people who use them. One guy told me that he had another brand filter fail. THe point is I think that happens, and what u don't know certain factories make filters for all those companies u described. Where i live i have a few friends that work at a filter factory, same filters slap on a different name.

I guess i will continue using fram, their easier to get , not a lot cheaper than others, but use what your comfortable with

 

I use Mobile 1 oil and filter in the Popo and Honda Civic. Fram and Castrol High Milage in the Dodge Ram and Motorcraft and Castrol in the Expedition. I use Parts Unlimited filter in the Yamaha V-star 1100. It has an internal-type filter and is a pain in the a$$ to change. I believe that the K&N part # for the Wolvy is KN-204 (same as an '08 R6) Might try to cross reference it that way. I have used tons of Fram filters and have 100% satisfaction with those also.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: ned_28

I guess i will continue using fram, their easier to get , not a lot cheaper than others, but use what your comfortable with</end quote></div>

Yup, I agree.. same reason I drive a Ford Truck... I have had good personal ownership experiences. So as Ford is my Truck preference, Fram is your filter preference... Heck we can't all be the same now can we ? Nah! I love being unique [img]i/expressions/beer.gif[/img]

 

i don't think that fram PH6017 is right, PH6017 is for the 450 up to 2006.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: ned_28

i don't think that fram PH6017 is right, PH6017 is for the 450 up to 2006.</end quote></div>
The 421cc (450) engines is unchanged from 2006 to present.... :-D

 

KN204 is the correct number for the filter for my 08 wolverine. I use K&N for ease of removal not so much it being "top of the line". the 17mm nut is a lot quicker than fiddling with a filter wrench.