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Best chaincase oil?
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November 4th 2009 at 11:32 AM
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tcm01024
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What is the best oil to run in chaincases?
Is it okay to run 80w90 gear oil?
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November 4th 2009 at 11:39 AM
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Luke
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You dont want anyting that heavy. I use polaris synthetic chain case oil or amsoil synthetic chain case oil. Lots of guys also run regular old ATF. All these oils are pretty close to 30 weight, so 80w-90 is was too heavy. Best bet, run whatever a polaris dealer tells you your sled should have, that way theres no question. Might not be the VERY best thing there is to run, but you certainly wont see any gains by using the BEST available chain case oil.
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November 4th 2009 at 11:42 AM
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bigrok
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^^^^I agree. 80w90 gets way too thick in cold temps. I use ATF.
I need big jugs on my sled, cuz my girl doesn't.
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November 4th 2009 at 11:56 AM
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tcm01024
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Somebody I know runs 80w90 but I agree that it is way to thick. You never had any reliability issues with ATF?
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November 4th 2009 at 12:02 PM
[ Modified November 4th 2009 at 12:05 PM
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I use Amsoil synthetic chaincase oil in mine. I've also used a couple other Chaincase specific oils with no problems. In a pinch I would not hesitate to use ATF.
80w90 is not designed to be used in a chaincase environment. It is to be used in a gear meshing scenario, like that of a differential. ATF is used in transfer cases, which utilize a chain/sprockets, like that of a chaincase.
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November 4th 2009 at 12:13 PM
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In the past I have always used the arctic cat brand however this year I just put in regular old ATF. I don't see what harm it will do, not to mention I have never heard any complaints by those on here of it not working properly. NWR
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November 4th 2009 at 2:42 PM
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Sno-X-treme
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Another vote for ATF! A gallon of it is cheaper then a pint of the "chaincase oil".
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November 4th 2009 at 3:04 PM
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bigrok
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Quote originally posted by tcm01024
Somebody I know runs 80w90 but I agree that it is way to thick. You never had any reliability issues with ATF?
No issues after years of running it. Like ACM said, cars and trucks run it that cost a lot more than our sleds do. Transmissions and transfercases are basically just gears and chains.
I need big jugs on my sled, cuz my girl doesn't.
2007 Dodge Ram 2500
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November 5th 2009 at 12:17 AM
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Quote originally posted by Sno-X-treme
Another vote for ATF! A gallon of it is cheaper then a pint of the "chaincase oil".
IPONE 100% IS GOOD Quote originally posted by Sno-X-treme
Another vote for ATF! A gallon of it is cheaper then a pint of the "chaincase oil".
IPONE 100% IS GOOD
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November 5th 2009 at 12:16 PM
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Quote originally posted by bigrok
Quote originally posted by tcm01024
Somebody I know runs 80w90 but I agree that it is way to thick. You never had any reliability issues with ATF?
No issues after years of running it. Like ACM said, cars and trucks run it that cost a lot more than our sleds do. Transmissions and transfercases are basically just gears and chains.
Agreed, im currently running amsoil severe gear 75W90 and no problems here. a chain and sprockets is obviously a very simple design and does not require anything in particular, as long as its lubricated. Hell, in a tight situation when you need to get home, you could use 2 stroke oil.
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