Metallicat
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Went to the local dealer the other day and asked for the Yamalube 4 stroke oil for snowmobiles. I was sent home with the 5W-30 cold weather oil. I don't think they even knew about the 0W-30 blend (and in fact I didn't either until getting home and doing a little research here).
The 5-30 should be okay to use, right? I figure I can use it the rest of the season and then change again next fall to the 0-30 formula.
What do you think? Use it or return it and go somewhere else for the 0-30 oil?
This is for a new Vector.
The 5-30 should be okay to use, right? I figure I can use it the rest of the season and then change again next fall to the 0-30 formula.
What do you think? Use it or return it and go somewhere else for the 0-30 oil?
This is for a new Vector.
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I think Yamaha switched after the 04 sleds to 0w-30 in 05 and I believe it was mainly to help starting in extreme cold. But I could be wrong.
AKrider
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My dealer seels the 5w-30 and I've not had any issues. But, I live along the coast and rarely see temps below zero.
Shaf
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Put it in the freezer overnite and then try to pour it out, that should answer your question.
rough rider
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Thats what originaly was used in rx1 when they came out, then they came out with 0-30 weight, if its not super cold u can use the 5-30. thats what I run in all my 4 stroke atvs
Thats what originaly was used in rx1 when they came out, then they came out with 0-30 weight, if its not super cold u can use the 5-30. thats what I run in all my 4 stroke atvs
Metallicat
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0W-30 pours much better than 5W-30 when left in the freezer? I could put it in the freezer but all I want to know is if it is okay to run in my sled!
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The answer is YES, you can put in just about any kind of oil you like and it will be fine.
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Cool. I will save about $5 in fuel by not returning it!
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Yes, Yamaha changed the viscosity for better cold weather flow. Next year go to an even better oil and weight with amsoil 0W-40 
Metallicat
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Mighty - is there any concern with the starter clutch an using normal "car" synthetic oil?
Mighty said:Yes, Yamaha changed the viscosity for better cold weather flow. Next year go to an even better oil and weight with amsoil 0W-40
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I was told by 2 Yamaha dealers to use the 5w-30 for th first 2000 miles or at least for the first season. Then switch to the semi-synthetic 0w-30 thereafter. Same advice I've heard for years - break in on standard oil before switching to synthetic. Is that really necessary? Your call.
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Like LB said; no. Plus their 0W-40 isn't car oil.Metallicat said:Mighty - is there any concern with the starter clutch an using normal "car" synthetic oil?
Mighty said:Yes, Yamaha changed the viscosity for better cold weather flow. Next year go to an even better oil and weight with amsoil 0W-40
http://www.amsoil.com/StoreFront/aff.aspx
Metallicat
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Nice! I'll run the 5-30 for the rest of the year then probably switch to the Amsoil 0-40 next year!
Thanks for the update!
Thanks for the update!
Mighty said:Like LB said; no. Plus their 0W-40 isn't car oil.Metallicat said:Mighty - is there any concern with the starter clutch an using normal "car" synthetic oil?
Mighty said:Yes, Yamaha changed the viscosity for better cold weather flow. Next year go to an even better oil and weight with amsoil 0W-40
http://www.amsoil.com/StoreFront/aff.aspx
