Oil filters other than Yamaha

[CaptCaper]

I use K & N as well for both our Apex and Vector LTX. Love the nut on filter for removal.

 

[Sled Dog]

I used to be a oil freak and change out all the time at 3K or less new filter etc. Its just a plain waste of money but if you need it to feel good do it.

I never change my oil filter on my SC sled its there it sees zero dust, the oil is almost as clean coming out when it goes in. I do change oil annually but even debating on leaving that for 2-3 years. Oil debates are funny you can always go back to "10 million dollar engine spend the $100" but I am starting to believe there is no point! My truck I go 15,000 miles on non synthetic per the manfs reccomendations of which they must be conservative and people get shivers in the spine, I put 700 miles on some amsoil synthetic snwomobile oil and I should dump it every YEAR regardless?

Each to thier own, till i blow a engine from poor oil change process I am leaning towards just leaving it and not even messing with it anymore.

I agree I change both oil and filter once a year every spring prior to storage. This last year I used Canadian Tire full synthetic 5w30 in all my sleds with no problems. Pure one oil filter in all my stuff for the last 5 years no problem again. The oil still looked pretty good when I changed it.

 

[Sled Dog]

I would just like to know what filter I can use so I don't have to drive 160 miles round trip to pick up a filter from Yami.

I run 0-40 amsoil full synthetic! I can pick it up localy! If I could pick up a filter at Napa for my sled I would be happy. Even happier if I can get the same or better quality for less money.

Some of you remind me of Harley riders who have to use Harley oil for the bikes. Pay more for the brand! I mean it must be the best right!

Sasquatch, try a motorcycle/sled shop/similar dealer and see if they carry or can get Hi-Flo filters?

I get mine at a private Motorcycle repair shop for $10 bucks each, and he sells a pile of them to motorcycle and atv riders and has for years now.

Try a dealer search through hi-flo as well, you might see something there?

My dealer in Medicine Hat only used and sold the HIFLO filter he was a dealer for kawasaki as well.

 

[RIYAMAHA]

All you have to do is mark the back of the oil filter door and trim it out to a little before the mark, an the filters in first post will fit. Worked on my 10 Vector!

 

[Daranello]

Where is the "Oil screen" everyone says to clean?

 

[yamaha1973]

Where is the "Oil screen" everyone says to clean?

in the tank

 

[Irv]

Where is the "Oil screen" everyone says to clean?

In the tank like what was already metioned.
Be sure to remove the oil line first from the elbow so the screen and assembly comes straight down out of the tank.

I just removed the 2 bolts first not thinking the screen was very long and ended up busting one of the welds off

 

[Daranello]

Just to be clear its part#4 your referring to correct?

http://www.yamahasportsplaza.com/pages/ ... SNOWMOBILE)/OIL_TANK_(RX10PXTAR_-_2011)

 

[Irv]

Just to be clear its part#4 your referring to correct?

http://www.yamahasportsplaza.com/pages/ ... SNOWMOBILE)/OIL_TANK_(RX10PXTAR_-_2011)

That is correct

 

[Irv]

Mystic oil, which is made by Citgo and is also the manu for Yamalube oils.

Note the price of their 1ltr bottles or 1Gal jugs compared to Yamalube, it's 3 times cheaper (CDN anyways)
http://www.mystiklubricants.com/do/category/Snowmobile

 

[Riceburner]

In the States citgo makes it.

Imperial Oil in Canada according to Torco.

Quote Torco "Actually in Canada, Imperial Oil Co. (ESSO) manufactures the Yamalube brand on behalf of Yamaha Canada and in the US, a company called CITGO makes Yamalube on behalf of Yamaha USA."

 

[mcamzr]

I thought Yamalube was made by Life Automotive Products and they are headquartered in Tennessee. I thought I read that somewhere. Does anyone know the Mobil 1 filter part number for the FX Nytro?