OC after 1 yr and 90 miles?

[KW]

If it was stored indoors I'd go on and run the oil that is in it.

 

[Back40]

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Originally posted by KW:
If it was stored indoors I'd go on and run the oil that is in it.

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It was stored outside but under a shed and nylon cover.

 

[Back40]

I have put only 90 miles on the Mobil 15w50 and OEM filter in my 2002 Suzuki Eiger ATV but did the last change one year ago. Should I still change?

 

[KW]

That's as good as indoors. It should be fine.

 

[Arctic388]

wow ! why so heavy oil ? doesnt manual call for 10 W 40 ? since you dont ride much i'd recommend annual changes. of course i'd recommend you use amsoil. also since its out doors even though its covered up, condensation is a big oil killer. if you use the OEM stuff i'd recommend 6 month changes.

 

[blupupher]

How many hours was that 90 miles, or does it have an hr meter?

 

[Back40]

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Originally posted by Arctic388:
wow ! why so heavy oil ? doesnt manual call for 10 W 40 ? since you dont ride much i'd recommend annual changes. of course i'd recommend you use amsoil. also since its out doors even though its covered up, condensation is a big oil killer. if you use the OEM stuff i'd recommend 6 month changes.

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Manual allows for up to 15w50 due to summer temps in SC, plus due to the considerable amount of slow speed riding and other comments on running the redcap 15w50 I gave it a try. The oil cooler fan has definitely had less of a work out since changing to the Mobil1. However, I am looking to switch to a 5w40 but I haven't been able to find Rotella in my area. What filter would you recommend over OEM?

 

[Back40]

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Originally posted by blupupher:
How many hours was that 90 miles, or does it have an hr meter?

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No hour meter but my estimate would be 6-8 hrs.

 

[Arctic388]

the reference i use is very limited on filters of your model.

These Oil Filters
have 20 x 1mm threads,
11 psi by-pass valve,
anti-drain back valve.

Available filters include:
AMSOil SMF 109
Bike Master 314-0025
Champion PH7016
Cycle Power 314-1919
Emgo 10-55662
Emgo 10-55660
Fram PH6018
Hi-Flo HF138
J.C.Whitney ZX063166P
K&N 138
NAPA 1359 / WIX 51359
Parts Unlimited
Per-Form J-509
ProPart 01-0029
Purolator ML16818
STP SMO-18
Suzuki 16510-03G00-X07
VESRAH vsf-3009

of these i'd use the Purolator if you can find it but if not the only one i know is easily found is the FRAM. i would use it on my bike if that was the part #'s i had to pick from. i havent had any exposure to any of this filter except the FRAM.
i still wouldnt use such heavy oil. do find some 5W40. the only other thing is YOU NEED TO RIDE MORE ! those few hours are almost a crime.

 

[ddrumman2004]

I really like the Amsoil 0w-40 synthetic and use it in all of our atv's.
My g/f's Yamaha Bruin was beginning to smoke on start-up with the Yamalube but the Amsoil stopped that. Plus the oil cooling fan runs a lot less.

I will always run the Amsoil and change it once a year as we don't ride that much. Less than 300 miles a year.