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NEW OIL? - 10/30/2008 11:52:06 AM

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What's the deal with the new 2w50 oil that polaris came out with??? Is the 0w40 compatable with this??? Thanks guys.

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RE: NEW OIL? - 10/30/2008 12:02:26 PM

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not sure the deal, the 50 is thicker, and maybe they want a thicker oil in it, my KTM supermoto runs 10W-60

i would still run 0W-40 oil in it

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RE: NEW OIL? - 10/31/2008 9:27:39 AM

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dunno, i been running the mobile one 0w 40 for a year and it works great.

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RE: NEW OIL? - 11/16/2008 4:15:36 PM

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i looked at the chart at the polaris dealer, it is NOT 2W-50, it is 0W-50

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RE: NEW OIL? - 11/16/2008 4:54:52 PM

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The manual for my 2008 calls for 0W-40, and I'm glad, as I like using AMSOIL 0W-40 Powersports oil in mine.

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RE: NEW OIL? - 11/16/2008 9:33:12 PM

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doesn't matter what polaris lists, i've been running Mobil 1 in all ATVs for as long as i can remember and will be going in the 09 Ranger also, 0W-40

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RE: NEW OIL? - 11/16/2008 11:06:47 PM

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Polaris only makes one kind of oil now.It's PS-4 Plus 2w50.My X2 and my outlaw both call for it in the manual.

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RE: NEW OIL? - 11/17/2008 5:39:29 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: elkbow

doesn't matter what polaris lists, i've been running Mobil 1 in all ATVs for as long as i can remember and will be going in the 09 Ranger also, 0W-40

I agree. I've heard of very few (if any) Polaris engine failures related to lubrication issues. I bet there are thousands and thousands and thousands of Polaris quads running 0W-40 with no problems.

Wouldn't surprise me if Polaris came out with the 2W-50 or 02-50 (or whatever it is) recommendation to steal back some of the sales from Mobil 1, AMSOIL, Rotella, and others.

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RE: NEW OIL? - 11/17/2008 7:04:46 AM

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quote:

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Polaris only makes one kind of oil now.It's PS-4 Plus 2w50.My X2 and my outlaw both call for it in the manual.

its not 2W-50, its 0W-50, they have a big chart at my dealership

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RE: NEW OIL? - 11/17/2008 8:08:46 AM

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ya that new ps4 stuff is 0w50. i just changed the oil in my bike.

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RE: NEW OIL? - 11/17/2008 10:21:33 AM

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In my manual for the 09 550xp it states the ps4 oil is 2w-50.

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RE: NEW OIL? - 11/17/2008 10:10:32 PM

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Just checked my manual and dealer catalog again.PS-4 is different than PS-4 Plus.PS-4 was designed for outlaw 500 and predator(manual gearbox).Polaris came out with PS-4 Plus(2w50) to simplify oil changes so they all use the same oil.

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RE: NEW OIL? - 11/17/2008 10:38:30 PM

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yeah i seen it in the manuals, but my dealer has a big oil chart, explaining the uses for what machines of the PS4 and PS4 Plus, and it says 0W-50 on it, which makes more sense to me, however they did put in their manuals that it is 2W-50, i'll have to snap a pic of the polaris oil chart at my dealer next time i'm there

anyways, you are right, according to my dealer, the PS4 plus is for use any any polaris 4 stroke

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RE: NEW OIL? - 11/18/2008 4:50:57 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Bobber

Just checked my manual and dealer catalog again.PS-4 is different than PS-4 Plus.PS-4 was designed for outlaw 500 and predator(manual gearbox).Polaris came out with PS-4 Plus(2w50) to simplify oil changes so they all use the same oil.

Economically speaking, that makes sense, and all the more reason for me to stick with my AMSOIL 0W-40 PowerSports oil.

The 50W oil is much to thick for my liking in all but the most extreme hot conditions.

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RE: NEW OIL? - 11/18/2008 6:32:54 AM

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I'lll double check but I'm pretty sure the bottle says 2w50. I think you dealer's chart has a typo maybe. I picked up enough for 2 changes when i bought the XP. Once that is gone I'll run Mobil or Amsoil 0w40.
On a side note the4 oil filter for my 800 was the same as for my Nissan Titans,which is nice. hopefully the 850 is the same. Now I just need to find a decent spark plug for the 850,Polaris went to a Champion plug that isn't even listed and doesn't appear to cross to any other brand. I think it is all a way to keep people buying products from Polaris.

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