2014 Polaris sportsman 570 with 0w40 oil?

[Dragon44]

Been using the Polaris oil 5w50 in it since iv owned it (thinking it's not worth the cost) I have some Schaeffer's 0w40 oil thinking of giving it a try. Any reason why I shouldn't?

 

[Ursatdx]

M1 0w40 or T6 5w40 in my 2005 Arctic Cat 650V2 since new.
Same oils in my 09 Yamaha FXSHO (supercharged) 370 hrs.
No worries.

 

[RoadDukie]

+1
These are both excellent choices for your Polaris. There are no wet clutch issues and these are very robust oils in similar grade as OEM Polaris oil.

 

[Chris142]

Why does polaris and can am recommend these weird weights? Anything wrong with a 10w40 like the japanese makes use?

 

[ArrestMeRedZ]

Originally Posted by Chris142
Why does polaris and can am recommend these weird weights? Anything wrong with a 10w40 like the japanese makes use?


Only one reason, to try and force you into buying their way overpriced oil.

 

[KD0AXS]

I can't imagine the Schaeffer's would be much if any cheaper than the Polaris oil, but I certainly wouldn't hesitate to use it. They have a 5W-50 that would work great too. I usually used either Rotella T6 or Amsoil's 0W-40 Powersports oil in my Polaris. I haven't been on the ATV forums in a while, but the most popular choice always seemed to be M1 0W-40. Some guys on there had some pretty high miles on their wheelers. I know there was a guy who had over 10,000 miles on his Polaris using M1 0W-40.

Edit...I missed the part about you already having the Schaeffer's on hand. In that case, I'd definitely use it since you already have it.

 

[totegoat]

Used Mobil 1 0w-40 in my 650 Canam no problem.