Second Guessing My Oil Change:

[vecRStor]

When I purchased my 2005 Vector last February, the dealer included oil filter and Yamalube 4 stroke 5W30 oil. I changed the oil last spring but I am contemplating if I should go ahead and put in the recommended 0W30 oil.

I am going to the UP in January and will most likely put on 800 miles. Should I or shouldn't I change the oil prior to the trip?

Much appreciated

 

[700SCOTT]

i doubt you'll have any problems other than slower cranking speeds in sub zero. i ran 5-30 myself without any starting problems in both the rx1 and venture, so unless you like spending money i wouldn't worry about it

 

[vecRStor]

i doubt you'll have any problems other than slower cranking speeds in sub zero. i ran 5-30 myself without any starting problems in both the rx1 and venture, so unless you like spending money i wouldn't worry about it

Thanks Scott!!!

Did you by chance have any problems changing your chain case?

 

[Phantom]

i doubt you'll have any problems other than slower cranking speeds in sub zero. i ran 5-30 myself without any starting problems in both the rx1 and venture, so unless you like spending money i wouldn't worry about it

I agreee...
I used the 5-30 for the first oil change and the sled sat outside at the cabin in sub zero weather and cranked and started without hesitation.

 

[ski]

It really isn't very cold this year anyways...

 

[Swiss Sledder]

The only time I had problems starting my sled with 5W30 was when it was 40 below. The UP normally doesn't see temperatures that cold so you should be fine.

 

[MadMax]

Just let her go.... It'll be ok.. Yammie used the 5-30 oil for a few years without to many problems.. The 0-30 oil is better, next change just use it and don't look back... Goog luck finding any %^&&$# snow.This winter is nearing a wash out very soon. MM.

 

[vecRStor]

Thanks guys!

I appreciate the great advice and will change over to 0W 30 at seasons end.