rochmatt27
Veteran
Hi, stupid question here.... But I need to change my oil for the initial break-in spec (500miles)...
I bought the sled used with 800mi on it and found out the guy did not change the oil ever. So I need to do that now...
What oil is best to run in the RX1? I am looking for a brand and a number...
Also... The owners manual didnt say to change the filter after the first 500 miles, but should I?
Thanks for the help!
I bought the sled used with 800mi on it and found out the guy did not change the oil ever. So I need to do that now...
What oil is best to run in the RX1? I am looking for a brand and a number...
Also... The owners manual didnt say to change the filter after the first 500 miles, but should I?
Thanks for the help!
DaveyBoy
TY 4 Stroke Guru
Yes u should change after 5-700 miles the first time and then evry preseason or 2000 miles IMO Just ys ethe yamaha 0-30w that they recommend and u will be fine
rochmatt27
Veteran
know of any good / cheap places online to purchase yamalube and the filter for that sled?
DaveyBoy
TY 4 Stroke Guru
I would try soem of the sites sponsors like portyamaha and others they have been good to deal with Kevin is a great guy to deal with
rochmatt27
Veteran
Oil Filter Part Number?
I think this is the correct Oil Filter Part Number that I need to order?
5GH-13440-00-00
yes?
I think this is the correct Oil Filter Part Number that I need to order?
5GH-13440-00-00
yes?
Red2003
TY 4 Stroke Guru
Napa filter 1358 fits just fine and costs like $4.00. I think I got that # correct. Help me out here guys.
rochmatt27
Veteran
I gather by a different post that people like the Mobil 1 0W-30 in a 2005 RX1 much better than running the Yamalube 4S 0W-30?Red2003 said:
Stormbringr1
Pro
rochmatt27 said:
Yamalube is adequate. It's a semi-synthetic...not a full ester synthetic. For the same money, however...you can get a premium full-synthetic oil...so why pay the premium for it to say *Yamalube* on the jug...when that money can go to actually having a far better product?
rochmatt27
Veteran
do you like the Mobil 1 0w-40 or the AMSoil 0w-40 better for this application?
Stormbringr1
Pro
rochmatt27 said:
Both are fine oils, Matt. Take your pick. Based on chemistry analysis I've read on the web...with isolated exceptions...the Amsoil offering in the different weight classes is about the best money can buy...
I run the 0-40 four stroke Amsoil. I've run full synthetic in every internal combustion engine I've owned for 20+ years...and I've never seen an application where there is such a marked change in the quietness and smoothness as this Genesis Extreme engine after throwing in the Amsoil....
rochmatt27
Veteran
cool, thank you very much for your input.... where could i buy that locally? kmart, walmart? auto parts store?Stormbringr1 said:
or that have to come from sled dealer?
Stormbringr1
Pro
rochmatt27 said:
local 25
Expert
My buddy used full synthetic oil after like 2000 miles on his 03 RX-1,and then had starter problems.He was told it was from synthetic oil.... i dont know myself but im sure there are some on here who know....LB YOU ON????
yammi
Extreme
Run Klotz 4 stroke and oil will never be an issue, IMHO.
Turbo50Mike
Pro
I've been using the Yamalube 4-CW (Cold Weather). I think it's 5-30 non-synthetic. So far so good, and in the owners manual it does state to stay away from oils of a certain grade because of the starter clutch.
MJB
MJB
