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Oil Preference
- What Oil is everyone using
started by Snow_Chaser
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October 22nd 2009 at 10:12 PM
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Snow_Chaser
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Member Since: October 22nd 2009
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I'm riding a 08' Nytro MTX and My wife is riding a 08' Phazer MTX Just trying to get a feel of the oil everyone is using Yamalube 0W-30 is $12.99 per Qt., Mobil 1 0W-30 is $6.99 Qt.. Both sled have reached the 500 mile mark.
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October 23rd 2009 at 2:43 PM
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07Phazer
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Member Since: March 15th 2006
Location: Waukesha, WI, USA
Current Sled: 2007 Yamaha Phazer
2008-2009 Miles: 400
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I personally run Castrol Syntec 0W-30 in my '07 Phazer.
Be a little careful with the Mobil-1 oil. I'm not 100% sure, but I believe the starter motor utilizes a one-way bearing that is bathed in the engine oil. I've heard that the "Energy-Conserving" oils can cause the bearing to slip, and cause starting issues. The Castrol Syntec is non-energy conserving. Whether or not that claim has any merit, I don't know, but the Castrol is just a few shelves away from the Mobil-1, so it's not like I'm going out of my way to calm my worry.
If the Yamalube stuff was priced competitively, I'd probably stick with that, just because my dealer treats me well. But like you said, a $13 quart of synthetic blend oil is not competitively priced, and as long as the aftermarket oil meets the same specifications as described in the owners manual, it cannot void your warranty.
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October 25th 2009 at 9:50 PM
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roughrider99
Its not turbo lag, its foreplay
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Member Since: March 11th 2006
Location: Consul, Saskatchewan, Canada
Current Sled: 06 Lite Apex MTX
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used to run amsoil for a bit but i run yamalube cause its specific for the motor. rarely have to change the oil anyways that extra 5 or 6 bucks isn;t gonna be the end of the world.
i ride where its steep n' deep :P
06 apex mtn
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mtn mod seat, timbersled barkbuster front and mtn tamer rear suspensions,simmons gen 2 skis
MMP freedom axle with (3) 9 in. blaze billet wheels,Gravity worx billet lefty throttle, Cr Racing 9" risers
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October 27th 2009 at 7:01 PM
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Snow_Chaser
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Has anyone used a oil filter other than the factory Yamaha one ?
As you can tell I'm not a big fan of our Yamaha local dealership, bought both sleds out of town saved big $$$$
Anything with a factory name on it they seem to rake you over the coals.
4-stroke sleds are just starting to get attention out here in the Northwest.
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October 28th 2009 at 7:48 PM
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07Phazer
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336 Posts
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Member Since: March 15th 2006
Location: Waukesha, WI, USA
Current Sled: 2007 Yamaha Phazer
2008-2009 Miles: 400
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No, I bought a factory Yamaha oil filter when I changed it at the 500 mile mark. It was just easier, since I lived in the UP at the time, and there wasn't a vast abundance of parts stores around.
However, it is just a common Yamaha filter, so it can be cross-referenced. The K&N part number is: KN-147. There are other manufactures of oil filters that would fit if you don't like K&N, so just use their number as a reference.
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