what oil to run

[olliepop2005]

what oil do yall prefer i been running yamalube but its getting a bit expensive so yea can i get anything as long as its 10w30

 

[yamarider]

It should be motorcycle or atv specific oil. I've heard you can use automotive oil as long as it doesn't have the energy conserving starburst on the label, but I don't know for sure that it's true, and not just a rumor that got passed around.

 

[kreed5821]

Be sure to get something that is wet clutch compatible or you'll have clutch problems. Valvoline makes a four stroke oil that is pretty cheap. I ran it until I switched to AmSoil.

 

[usdsk8er540]

yamalube is expensive?! how much is that stuff? from what i would guess, its probably the cheapest way to change your oil. i use maxima atv oil (semi-syn right now) but i would suppose it is more expensive than yamalube. i wouldnt really skimp on oil since it is the life-blood of your motor. pay a little more now, or a lot more later.

 

[yamaharaptor350]

full synthetic amsoil, great oil very durable

 

[slamdam97]

I'm paying $5.25 a qt for yamalube right now. Have had great luck with it, always used it in my streetbikes and now my quad.

 

[boxhead]

The valvoline atv oil is good **** for this time of the year, but it is too thin and will start burning up a little during the summer heat. I'll probably run the yamalube or amsoil for the summer.

 

[olliepop2005]

ok wat about a 10w 40

 

[boxhead]

That is too thin for summer heat. When it gets to be 90 or in the 80's you'll need 20 - 40.

 

[DeathShadow]

That is too thin for summer heat. When it gets to be 90 or in the 80's you'll need 20 - 40.

Absolutely correct.

 

[jstcriusen1]

I,ve been Using Castrol 20-50 Since 1990................Motor has yet to be taken apart except for a clutch last year............

I dont do much if any winter riding..........So i dont worry about looking into thinner oils.