Oil, what's the difference

[TrueBlue]

I am looking at Mobile I 5w30 full syn. Also looking at Mobile I 5w30 full syn. High Mileage. What's the difference. Does it pay to buy the High Mileage oil.

 

[YukonMP]

High mileage is for worn engines, seriously doubt that applies to your sled.

 

[Mooseman]

And if I'm not mistaken, those high mileage oils contain a seal/rubber conditioner to help prevent leakage in old car engines. No bueno for sleds IMHO.

 

[theCATman]

1st off, DO NOT use anything but a 0W oil. 0W-30 or 0W-40 only.

The 5 weight is too thick at sub zero temps.

 

[Chris Rose]

Here we go again! Check rocker Dan's thread on this subject.

 

[74Nitro]

1st off, DO NOT use anything but a 0W oil. 0W-30 or 0W-40 only.

The 5 weight is too thick at sub zero temps.

5 is fine to at least -20 celcius. Remember, when the 03RX-1 came out, the oil from Yamaha was 5W30 non-synthetic. For those that live in the far north where sleds will be started often at temps colder than -20 celcius, then for sure a 0 weight is better.

 

[biffdotorg]

Here we go again! Check rocker Dan's thread on this subject.

Woo woo, it's a sure sign of summer coming. Oil threads!! Be sure to do your oil change in the spring, not the fall... stop, your both right. But I start mine twice a month, no... never starter it till riding season.. stop your both right. Should I change my spark plugs annually, like a two stroke, or just run em till they foul.... OMG, just stop. Let summer happen without the re-hash.

 

[Stubbs]

Woo woo, it's a sure sign of summer coming. Oil threads!! Be sure to do your oil change in the spring, not the fall... stop, your both right. But I start mine twice a month, no... never starter it till riding season.. stop your both right. Should I change my spark plugs annually, like a two stroke, or just run em till they foul.... OMG, just stop. Let summer happen without the re-hash.

Ok........let’s talk about skis or runner setups instead!

 

[Mills]

Woo woo, it's a sure sign of summer coming. Oil threads!! Be sure to do your oil change in the spring, not the fall... stop, your both right. But I start mine twice a month, no... never starter it till riding season.. stop your both right. Should I change my spark plugs annually, like a two stroke, or just run em till they foul.... OMG, just stop. Let summer happen without the re-hash.

Ha ha ha your funny as hell! I agree let's get through summer, bury our UTV's, run the boat dry and have to paddle in before rehashing the rehash of the oil mystery!!!

 

[biffdotorg]

Already helping my buddy break in his new Maverick!! WOO WOO summer finally got to Minnesota. It took a while to get to the 80's!!

 

[20/80]

where are your helmets? some say Can Am's are junk and buy a Cat only....

 

[biffdotorg]

where are your helmets? some say Can Am's are junk and buy a Cat only....

That's an appropriately pot-stirring reply for this thread, nice work.

We buy what we get a great deal on. Honestly, the fit and finish on that can am is 100% better than an AC, and I own a wildcat. The best Wildcat made has the yamaha engine though! HA!

As far as helmets, we only wear them when riding aggressively. And to tell the truth, when I have 4-pt harnesses on, there is nothing I can hit my head on, unless something like a deer comes through the windshield. And believe me, I wear a helmet on sled and motorcycle 100% of the time. It's just a non issue on these SXS's. And this is after rolling one, I can legitimately say that.

 

[20/80]

We don't have any choice here helmets are the law if your in a sxs or on atv, sled.. and so on, I do see your point though while in a sxs with a roll cage with a roof and 4 point harness a helmet can be over kill, you don't need a helmet on when off roading in a Jeep, I do like the Can AM's sxs though, they do have a nice fit and finish, but man they are pricy.

 

[biffdotorg]

I hear ya. I actually like having a helmet on in most cases, as it feels like a safety blanket for sure.

When the mud/dust get thick, goggles and a helmet are great. When it's hot though, nothing is like the open breeze. And of course, "nobody is utilizing those cup holders with a helmet on" HA.