What kind of oil do you run in your 4-stroke? I have always used the Polaris Premium 4-stroke oil, is this really necessary? Wouldn't it be okay to use Valvoline.

EADS

 

Not running a Polaris, but utilizing Valvoline 20-50 synthetic with great success. Admittedly, there is a lot of discussion, pro and con, regarding synthetics and clutches. My machine is air-cooled, and reasoned the synthetic would fare better with the wide temperature excursions encountered. I still change it every 500 miles, cheap insurance for an expensive toy.

 

I use Mobil-1. Cheaper and, most likly, better than the Polaris oil.
Just my 2 quarts worth.

 

I USE THE POLARIS OIL ON MY 96 SP 500 I LIKE IT.

 

I use a semi-synthetic 0W-40 with the special SF or SH (can't remember right now what the 2 letter recommendation is). Cost is about 4 bucks a quart Canadian, 2.70 US or so. Bought a case, and have had no trouble what so ever.

 

I use Mobil 1. Very satisfied with this oil. Started using it in the automobiles as well. Polaris oil is slightly overpriced and for most of us the auto store is closer. My closest Polaris dealer is 45 minutes away - one way.

 

SWAC1, what brand of 0W40 do you use.
Thanks

 

Every racer, mechanic and gear head that I've ever known that wasn't sponsored by an oil company, ( the cost of the oil was coming out of their back pocket ) in every 4 stroke other than alcohol and nitromethanol dragsters and funny cars, used Valvoline products.
Even the ones that were sponsored by another company used Valvoline in all of the shop trucks and their personal vehicles.
I've used Valvoline in everything I've owned right down to my lawnmower, and have never had a problem.
Most important is to keep fresh oil and good filters in / on the engine.

 

I use Quaker State Synthetic High Perf. blend. works great!