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4 wheeler oil change

Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 5:36 pm
by dufbuster2002
does anyone know what weight of oil goes into a 4 wheeler

Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 8:45 pm
by RobertM
Depends on the 4 wheeler. I think most newer Hondas call for 10w 40

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 10:39 am
by bwm
I have a Honda and I just went to the dealer and ask them to give me what I need... I know I probably paid way too much but hey, I want this on to last the 18 years the last one made it.

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 10:40 am
by Super Black Eagle
your supposed to change the oil?? :shock:

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 10:41 am
by TODO
I run 10W-40 in my honda 400

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 1:40 pm
by COONDOG
I use 10w40 in my Honda also.

Honda oil

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 1:44 pm
by Loneagle
It is best to use honda oil because it has additive for the clutches in the engine normal motor oil will cause the clutches to break down and cause early faults. but that is just my .02

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 2:01 pm
by qckmstr
i use 10/30 .. but.. for some reason lot of service shops prefer 20/50 castro

Re: Honda oil

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 2:29 pm
by grnyammer
Loneagle wrote:It is best to use honda oil because it has additive for the clutches in the engine normal motor oil will cause the clutches to break down and cause early faults. but that is just my .02

Best to use the cycles brand like Loneagle said. Because of the additives.

Honda oil

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 5:27 pm
by DrakeDemon
10w-40 with the honda also and make sure to change the little filter and before you leave make sure there is an o'ring with the filter. trust me!!

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 7:29 pm
by TODO
I guess honda oil is better, but i run castrol generally. It's a pain in the ass to go to the dealership to get honda oil, and it cost about twice as much. I have about 8,000 miles and 1,200 hours on mine with no problems. I don't think there is much difference in the brands other than the container.

20W-50

Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 9:03 am
by cmwangsdixie
20W-50 is the best to use, IF you are running the bike hard or in hot temps. It takes longer to heat up and helps the bike run cooler. A lighter weight like 10W-40 is better for winter because it heats up fast and runs a little warmer so you don't get stuck with those hard starts and long choke times to wait for it to heat up. Hope this helps

Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 9:12 am
by tunica
Super Black Eagle wrote:your supposed to change the oil?? :shock:




yea when it goes white its best to recycle it