Who's using what oil?

[eddietcat01]

I just picked up oil to do a change and the dealer charged me $8.75 a quart. It's the semi syn 0w30, but this seemed a lot to me. This is my first yamaha so maybe that isn't out of line. BTW it was $14.95 for the filter, that seemed high also, but maybe not. I have used amsoil in my 2 strokes, but don't know about their 4 stroke oil. Any thoughts guys?

 

[LazyBastard]

Any brand of oil is fine, buy it at your local auto-parts store.
Thats very steep for the filter, should be about $7. This should also be available at your local auto-parts store, though it may be a special order.

 

[tttario]

I am wondering on which brand to go to when I change my oil. I want to go fully synthetic. Does Shell (Rotella) make a 4 stroke sled oil? Can you use any brand of 0W30 car oil?

Also, does anyone have a part number for a high performance oil filter? If the dealership wants that much, I mind as well go high performance aftermarket....

 

[sleddheadd]

AMSOIL Formula 4-Stroke® PowerSports Synthetic Motor Oil (AFF) is specially formulated for ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles and other power sports applications. Its broad viscosity range and wax-free formulation make it excellent for use in both hot and cold temperature extremes. As an SAE 40 weight motor oil, AMSOIL AFF provides outstanding protection for hot operating engines, while its 0W rating and -60°F pour point ensure easy cranking, excellent cold weather starting and quick post-startup protection. Formula 4-Stroke® Power Sports is an extreme temperature lubricant that provides outstanding performance in high performance, recreational or work/utility engines.
Only $8.55/qt
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$14.80/filter
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[SnOrIdEr]

Im using amsoil 0w-40 and its awsome

 

[ROCKRTX]

I run vegetable oil !!!

 

[blue er]

ow30 amsoil and fram filter, the filters about 8 bux

 

[S.X.]

Amsoil 0W40 !

 

[berge75]

0-40 Amsoil too,ran it since new,cange oil-filter once per season and at 9200mi,I only add a half a quart every 4000mi. I consider that damn good.

 

[scar]

Amsoil 0w-30 and a yamaha filter for me

 

[eddietcat01]

Thanks guys, you made my mind up. Amsoil it is.

 

[ROCKERDAN]

Ive used REDLINE and like it...especially in the chaincase....however amsoil I use in the harley and it loves it.....so I might go with amsoil next season....

I think going with a 100% synth is smart always...especially since the yammie semi oil is so expensive.

Dan

 

[SharkAttak]

Mobil 1 5w-30 syn, $19.99 for a 5 gal. jug at Walmart

 

[CaptCaper]

Mobil 1 5w-30 syn, $19.99 for a 5 gal. jug at Walmart

Why not Mobil 1 0-30? Like Yami recommends?

 

[gitrdun]

I am sure they are both acceptable, just that the colder the condtions are for startup, the more desirable 0-30 may be.