Great video J. Smith, operating about a dozen small engines each year results in some maintenance costs. Good oil and gas are the top two priorities for running small engines (air filter of course is right up there).
We've used standard motor oil in our Honda 4 wheeler's since the early 1980's. This is 2018....they still run just fine. Its all marketing, they just want you to pay a ridiculous amount for doing simple things like changing your oil.
I agree, I have a arctic cat 500 it’s had standard oil for it’s entire life, Until I have to change the oil. It has a starter clutch no need for expensive oils for an engine unless you drive a Toyota Supra.
5w40 Rotella works great in my Can am what your talking about only applies to Manual Transmissons on CVT you can use any motor oil that meets spec of the engine
I run only non ethanol gas in my 72 FLH I bough a 2002 Harley FLHSTC used with 31.000 on a well maintained bike. I changed to all synthetic motorcycle oils in all there holes and am using non ethanol gas. The bike stopped running after about an hour of 45 to 65 mph speeds and started back up after about 20 minutes. It didn't seem hot and i saw no codes I have no clue why this happened. I am an old panhead and Shovelhead guy and I am sorry I bought this twin cam I think I will sell it and find a good Evo I can do my own work on.
Everyone is an expert you should always follow manufacturer's advice and definitely don't watch TH-cam videos I recently bought KTM 1290 I'm not taking any chances I'm going put in the manufactured recommended oil also the same for two strokes as for petrol your choice is unleaded or super unleaded don't know about the rest of the world in the UK that is your choice
hey i have question, i bought 1982 Yamaha sr185 FOR RESTORATION and i have no idea what type of oil do i need when changing oil and what weight of oil 5/wxx 10w/xx 15w/00 any IDEAT
I am new to the atv world, but have a 2006 Honda 350 trxfm, and was wondering what 2 oils go into this atv ( I now oil on the right side but was unsure what goes into the left side ) Sounds like a stupid question in my mind , but have always been told , No question is stupid , unless you don't ask it.
very informative video... Very very intelligent information thank you I own a 2005 Fatboy 15th anniversary 15 50cc 95 cubic inch motor I'm putting Rotella T4 15W40 in the clutch, thinking about going back to Valvoline 20-50 motorcycle oil what do you think,J Smith ?.... thanks for the info.
Great contest 👍 Looks like my son messed up the 2 125cc Chinese ...because he put a regular oil ..last weekend we went to desert 🏜 After 3 hrs of fun ...both started to lose compression....until dont running anymore..... So on this point..I need a advice from you....what can I do ..or how I may fix this issue....I appreciate thank's And by the way happy season 2021
Love the video I have a question I cannot find anywhere ethanol-free gas where I live is there an additive I can use I have a 98 Suzuki Quadrunner 250 that is carbureted not where is all my other quad that is fuel injection
I am not sure but I seen something where you add water to the gas then let it separate and the water is let on the bottom... Then pour off the gas into another container... I think this get rit of the ethonal... But I am not 100% on that..
@@dmo848 After the gas settles and you have a separation of the gas and water, pour off the gas real slow so it doesn't mix back together.. Ethanol gas will collect a layer of water in the bottom after setting a while.. As is evaporates in draws in moisture.. Water.. If I use ethanol, I try not to pour the last little bit in the tank if it has been sitting..
@@HorseFromHell I use that Valvoline 4-Stroke ATV Conventional 10W-40 but thinking walmart Supertech synthetic 4stroke oil which is for wet clutch could be a good move for the higher temp my 700xx is seems to have compared to the 450r
how often did u change ur oil though? thats the real question. 2 times a yr? or every 8 hrs of riding? honestly it depends on how u ride and what u ride. but i change my oil every 8 hrs of riding. i have a 450 and i ride it hard as possible. ive been using Yamaha branded oil
@@kingkracker1998I change my oil every 8 -10hrs (or)after a race. I have always used motul 4t dirtbike race oil in all my dirtbikes and street bikes. I swear by it bc it keeps my bike cooler then any other. Its greenish color with cooling technology additives. MOTUL & ENGINE ICE coolent for life.
Quick question for ya J Smith. Will running 110 octane hurt anything on a stock atv, or does it not matter at all? Thats the only pure gasoline I can find locally.
Hey bro would you know if valvoline atv motor oil work on my banshee??? Undecided which one to use many years I’ve been using Castrol 10-40 but my transmission sometimes doesn’t want to gear up sometimes perhaps that is the problem??? Any advice?? Thanks!!’
I just purchased a 4 wheeler and on the spec plate it called for 15 w40. I found the 15 w40 but on the quart it specified for marine and diesel engines, and did not specify for wet clutch. I decided not to go with that oil.
Rick Spusta oh my God Rick... I just commented on that up above, I'm putting Rotella T4 15W40 in my Fatboy clutch... Clutch seems like it hooking up well ,but I'm waiting for a reaction
@@-MrRichBiker1967 any reaction? I just use Valvoline 4-Stroke ATV Conventional 10W-40 but thinking of Walmart Supertech synthetic for 4strokes alot of reviews saying its great oil.
@@-MrRichBiker1967 Shell Rotella is JASOMA rated. Which means it will be fine and give proper friction for a wet cluch. I use shell rotella on my quads, dirt bikes and truck. The good think is, its super cheap. This allows me to change it every other ride. This gives me a piece of mind my oil is always fresh.
I have a question about what oil I would use. I have a 4 stroke dirt bike (klx110) and I'm wondering if the oil I have is good for the bike. it's Valvoline motorcycle oil 10w-40. should I be running a "dirt bike"oil or is this fine. I've seen the atv oil there too and am curious if that is a better choice. also any gas companies you recommended? thanks and your video was very helpful.
oh and another thing I noticed is when searching for pure had stations I have none near me. literally the closest one is 100 miles away. what should I do now?
@@Naitureboy lawn mower stores sells gas in a can no ethanol but it's pricey. I use Lucas fuel treatment n super pump gas from the local gas station. Sometimes techron but that makes my ATV run funny. Great in the car though
So many things are wrong... First many oils have many oil specs and can be used in different applications. You have to see what your manual is asking to use what specs and find the oil with this specs... The rest is just wrong. Motul is making oil for many car applications.....
I have years of automotive experience, but I'm new to quads and bikes. This is really critical info!
Great video J. Smith, operating about a dozen small engines each year results in some maintenance costs. Good oil and gas are the top two priorities for running small engines (air filter of course is right up there).
We've used standard motor oil in our Honda 4 wheeler's since the early 1980's. This is 2018....they still run just fine. Its all marketing, they just want you to pay a ridiculous amount for doing simple things like changing your oil.
I agree, I have a arctic cat 500 it’s had standard oil for it’s entire life, Until I have to change the oil. It has a starter clutch no need for expensive oils for an engine unless you drive a Toyota Supra.
5w40 Rotella works great in my Can am what your talking about only applies to Manual Transmissons on CVT you can use any motor oil that meets spec of the engine
Thanks for your helpful knowledge. Your words ring true to anyone with a brain.
Rotella t4 15-40 all I run in the 450 dirt bikes
Here in Canada you can't buy gas without ethanol
Your awesome dude. Lots of great info on your videos. We really appreciate you
What kind of motul is that you reccomend i have a raptor 700r from 2016 i just bought thanks for a good video greetings from sweden
I use golden spectro4 semi synthetic in my 2014 KLR. Really good oil. That's all I use. What do you think?
I run only non ethanol gas in my 72 FLH I bough a 2002 Harley FLHSTC used with 31.000 on a well maintained bike. I changed to all synthetic motorcycle oils in all there holes and am using non ethanol gas. The bike stopped running after about an hour of 45 to 65 mph speeds and started back up after about 20 minutes. It didn't seem hot and i saw no codes I have no clue why this happened. I am an old panhead and Shovelhead guy and I am sorry I bought this twin cam I think I will sell it and find a good Evo I can do my own work on.
I'm here for a second opinion and possibly of a newer better oil I didn't know arrived. I do respect your opinion and agree 👍
When ethanol is added to gas it ceases to be a strategic resource.
Hay man
I got yamalube 4 stroke oil from outboard marine engine
It is good for raptor 660 ?
Please guide me
Oil 10w40 yamalube
Thanks
Everyone is an expert you should always follow manufacturer's advice and definitely don't watch TH-cam videos I recently bought KTM 1290 I'm not taking any chances I'm going put in the manufactured recommended oil also the same for two strokes as for petrol your choice is unleaded or super unleaded don't know about the rest of the world in the UK that is your choice
hey i have question, i bought 1982 Yamaha sr185 FOR RESTORATION and i have no idea what type of oil do i need when changing oil and what weight of oil 5/wxx 10w/xx 15w/00 any IDEAT
10 w 40 motorcycle or 30 wt diesel oil
I am new to the atv world, but have a 2006 Honda 350 trxfm, and was wondering what 2 oils go into this atv ( I now oil on the right side but was unsure what goes into the left side ) Sounds like a stupid question in my mind , but have always been told , No question is stupid , unless you don't ask it.
very informative video... Very very intelligent information thank you I own a 2005 Fatboy 15th anniversary 15 50cc 95 cubic inch motor I'm putting Rotella T4 15W40 in the clutch, thinking about going back to Valvoline 20-50 motorcycle oil what do you think,J Smith ?.... thanks for the info.
- MrRIchBiker I personally like Valvoline oil I think it’s a good oil to use
Great contest 👍
Looks like my son messed up the 2 125cc Chinese ...because he put a regular oil ..last weekend we went to desert 🏜
After 3 hrs of fun ...both started to lose compression....until dont running anymore.....
So on this point..I need a advice from you....what can I do ..or how I may fix this issue....I appreciate thank's
And by the way happy season 2021
nice job bro...tnx for sharing to us all.greetings from slovenia
I put 10w40 atv/utv in my kawasaki zx6r instead of 10w40 motorcycle in it. Will it cause any damage?
That's the same shit I think
Love the video I have a question I cannot find anywhere ethanol-free gas where I live is there an additive I can use I have a 98 Suzuki Quadrunner 250 that is carbureted not where is all my other quad that is fuel injection
I am not sure but I seen something where you add water to the gas then let it separate and the water is let on the bottom... Then pour off the gas into another container... I think this get rit of the ethonal... But I am not 100% on that..
@@sunnyray7819 I seen that on TH-cam. Never did it but does work
I have the 05 quad runner. Great machine
@@dmo848 After the gas settles and you have a separation of the gas and water, pour off the gas real slow so it doesn't mix back together.. Ethanol gas will collect a layer of water in the bottom after setting a while.. As is evaporates in draws in moisture.. Water.. If I use ethanol, I try not to pour the last little bit in the tank if it has been sitting..
I run vavoline 10w-40 motorcycle oil made for wet clutch
TheFlyingFetus is it good? Motul 7100 user here. I ll give it a try
TheFlyingFetus awesome stuff
@@HorseFromHell I use that Valvoline 4-Stroke ATV Conventional 10W-40 but thinking walmart Supertech synthetic 4stroke oil which is for wet clutch could be a good move for the higher temp my 700xx is seems to have compared to the 450r
@@techten1012 I just out that oil in my polaris sportsman 500 is that ok? Looked red like trans fluid
i use amsoil dominator for premix its a good oil
Yes it is. I just don't want guys running cheap crap oil
I use Amsoil in my powersports applications.
Try cheap Kawasaki 2 stroke oil. It's all I use now. Went thru allot
thanks buddy really help out cheap gas💯💯
great vid. I f up my new cbr clutch starter gear teeth using regular oil. only 3k and only had 4 oil changes b4 failure and 1k worth of damage
how often did u change ur oil though? thats the real question. 2 times a yr? or every 8 hrs of riding? honestly it depends on how u ride and what u ride. but i change my oil every 8 hrs of riding. i have a 450 and i ride it hard as possible. ive been using Yamaha branded oil
@@kingkracker1998I change my oil every 8 -10hrs (or)after a race. I have always used motul 4t dirtbike race oil in all my dirtbikes and street bikes. I swear by it bc it keeps my bike cooler then any other. Its greenish color with cooling technology additives. MOTUL & ENGINE ICE coolent for life.
@@shannonscott5788 well that seem correct
I have a two stroke blaster what oil do I use to.change the oil
ha good luck getting ethanol free fuel, that stuff is near impossible to get, closest station to me is almost 6 hours away :(
I must be lucky: 3 within 30 minutes of me. 1 of which is 10 minutes away from work.
Motul do oil for cars also.
What is the best oil for a Chinese motorcycle? 2012 250cc rtd. Thanks in advance
Quick question for ya J Smith. Will running 110 octane hurt anything on a stock atv, or does it not matter at all? Thats the only pure gasoline I can find locally.
Hey bro would you know if valvoline atv motor oil work on my banshee??? Undecided which one to use many years I’ve been using Castrol 10-40 but my transmission sometimes doesn’t want to gear up sometimes perhaps that is the problem??? Any advice?? Thanks!!’
Can I use motel 7100 on my polaris sportsman 500?
I just purchased a 4 wheeler and on the spec plate it called for 15 w40. I found the 15 w40 but on the quart it specified for marine and diesel engines, and did not specify for wet clutch. I decided not to go with that oil.
Rick Spusta oh my God Rick... I just commented on that up above, I'm putting Rotella T4 15W40 in my Fatboy clutch... Clutch seems like it hooking up well ,but I'm waiting for a reaction
@@-MrRichBiker1967 any reaction? I just use Valvoline 4-Stroke ATV Conventional 10W-40 but thinking of Walmart Supertech synthetic for 4strokes alot of reviews saying its great oil.
@@-MrRichBiker1967
Shell Rotella is JASOMA rated. Which means it will be fine and give proper friction for a wet cluch. I use shell rotella on my quads, dirt bikes and truck. The good think is, its super cheap. This allows me to change it every other ride. This gives me a piece of mind my oil is always fresh.
The 2 stroke guys are not dying off bud where striving! never will let my banshee go 2stroke4life
+wayne danileson The Two strokes are making a come back.. ihave a 125 and two 85s.. 2strokes are out an about
Do u use the same oil same to mix oil a fuel
i always hear castor 927 has a very short life whats your opinion on that, ive been told its a one day oil, whats your input ?
Whats the best oil for my 200cc ghost pitbike
I have a question about what oil I would use. I have a 4 stroke dirt bike (klx110) and I'm wondering if the oil I have is good for the bike. it's Valvoline motorcycle oil 10w-40. should I be running a "dirt bike"oil or is this fine. I've seen the atv oil there too and am curious if that is a better choice. also any gas companies you recommended? thanks and your video was very helpful.
oh and another thing I noticed is when searching for pure had stations I have none near me. literally the closest one is 100 miles away. what should I do now?
Yes use the 4 stroke moto oil not regular car oil it does have a difference. Something with the wet clutch but it is different
@@Naitureboy lawn mower stores sells gas in a can no ethanol but it's pricey. I use Lucas fuel treatment n super pump gas from the local gas station. Sometimes techron but that makes my ATV run funny. Great in the car though
I put car oil in my 4 wheeler now it won't go what do I do
april lopez Drain it out and replace the clutch
Drain with kerosene 2 times then put ATV oil in it. Done
I have a custom baja 250 atv whats the best oil to use
Shell rotella t6 synthetic does not contain friction additives and is absolutely safe and effective in motorcycles.
Boat gas?
I us 15w 50 in my atv that takes 20w40
first
Thanks goofy 😂😂😂😂
T6
So many things are wrong... First many oils have many oil specs and can be used in different applications. You have to see what your manual is asking to use what specs and find the oil with this specs... The rest is just wrong. Motul is making oil for many car applications.....
Where’s the rotella