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What kind of oil should I use for my 1994 Polaris Indy XLT...some people tell me mineral and some people tell me synthetic...any clue?
Originally posted by Racing666
[br]i dont mean to hijack, but i have a similar question..what is a good brand low-smoke injection oil?
Originally posted by damn
If you want it to last a long time and not have to re-ring
so often use a good full synthetic, Amsoil,klotz,etc.
What good does that do you? With mineral oils and hard riding you'll rebuild it before 10,000 miles if you even ride that much to begin with.Originally posted by Octane
[br]If it were me Id use Polaris Premium Blend in it. In an engine that doesnt have exhaust valves you dont need synthetic oil.
I would not run a synthetic because of the cost. For the added cost of synthetic you would pretty much pay for a rebuild every 10,000 miles in the cost savings over running synthetic.
Doubt it. I see engines easily go 10,000+ on mineral oil.Originally posted by Boss302man
[br]What good does that do you? With mineral oils and hard riding you'll rebuild it before 10,000 miles if you even ride that much to begin with.Originally posted by Octane
[br]If it were me Id use Polaris Premium Blend in it. In an engine that doesnt have exhaust valves you dont need synthetic oil.
I would not run a synthetic because of the cost. For the added cost of synthetic you would pretty much pay for a rebuild every 10,000 miles in the cost savings over running synthetic.
Ive seen many Polaris engines last well over 10,000 miles on Polaris Blue oil. In fact, in many cases the cylinders still had the factory hone marks on them.Originally posted by Boss302man
[br]What good does that do you? With mineral oils and hard riding you'll rebuild it before 10,000 miles if you even ride that much to begin with.
have you met them in person and seen these factory hone marks?Originally posted by Octane
[br]Ive seen many Polaris engines last well over 10,000 miles on Polaris Blue oil. In fact, in many cases the cylinders still had the factory hone marks on them.Originally posted by Boss302man
[br]What good does that do you? With mineral oils and hard riding you'll rebuild it before 10,000 miles if you even ride that much to begin with.
I know a few people on Totallyamaha.com that ran nothing but Yamalube 2-S (synthetic blend) in their SXs and SXrs and have over 15,000 miles on their motors.
I have met quite a few "engines" running the old polaris red oil and then switched over to the blue (1994). Which had 10,000+ miles on them. I used to work part time at a polaris dealership so I have seen my fair share of engines. Alot would come in at 10,000 miles for a rebuild and they really did not need it. SEals were they only thing that was wearing out. I know of a 1980 tx-l indy with 20,000 miles on it now. It has the head removed, the cylinders inspected and head put back on. Still is pumpiing 100 psi.Originally posted by nathanw24
[br]have you met them in person and seen these factory hone marks?Originally posted by Octane
[br]Ive seen many Polaris engines last well over 10,000 miles on Polaris Blue oil. In fact, in many cases the cylinders still had the factory hone marks on them.Originally posted by Boss302man
[br]What good does that do you? With mineral oils and hard riding you'll rebuild it before 10,000 miles if you even ride that much to begin with.
I know a few people on Totallyamaha.com that ran nothing but Yamalube 2-S (synthetic blend) in their SXs and SXrs and have over 15,000 miles on their motors.
Let me put it this way. My family has owned nothing but Polaris sleds (with the exception of my '90 Phazer II) since the late '70s, so yes, Ive met them in person and have seen firsthand the factory hone marks.Originally posted by nathanw24
have you met them in person and seen these factory hone marks?