89 bansheedude Posted December 28, 2003 Report Posted December 28, 2003 what is the best oil to run in the cases? i dont know if you all call it gear oil or just case oil, but let me know what you all run and what you all thinks the best. thanks, jayare Quote
bigboybanshee Posted December 28, 2003 Report Posted December 28, 2003 I run 10-30 motor oil in mine...never had any problems at all. Quote
dnhyoung Posted December 28, 2003 Report Posted December 28, 2003 Everyone I ride with uses 85w gear oil from Bel-Ray Quote
TREELIZARD Posted December 28, 2003 Report Posted December 28, 2003 i use ATF type F i have never had a problem and it only cost about $1.40 a qt. Quote
broke Posted December 28, 2003 Report Posted December 28, 2003 I also use ATF Type-F. Works great for me and can be bought in gallon jugs at Pep Boys for dirt cheap. broke Quote
Dragg-on Posted December 28, 2003 Report Posted December 28, 2003 I use 80wt gear oil, maxima or spectro, what ever you use, make sure it is formulated for a WET CLUTCH! Quote
thecabinboy Posted December 28, 2003 Report Posted December 28, 2003 Honda HP 85 weight gear oil for the CR's it even comes in a cool squeeze bottle so you dont need a funnel. Quote
NYUK Posted December 28, 2003 Report Posted December 28, 2003 maxima mtl 85 wt. 2 stroke trans fluid. Quote
89 bansheedude Posted December 28, 2003 Author Report Posted December 28, 2003 where do you all buy this oil and how much is it? Quote
dnhyoung Posted December 28, 2003 Report Posted December 28, 2003 I usually order mine from www.rockymountainatv.com They want 3.99 a liter vs. 6.50 at the local shop for bel-ray 85w. I usually get a few buddies to make an order together and it still is cheaper when you split the S&H Quote
Holyman Posted December 28, 2003 Report Posted December 28, 2003 I use tractor trans fluid. Costs about $8 for 2 gallons. If it can push a combine and other tractors around fields for 12 hours a day and weeks on end, then the banshee is no problem. I find the trans shifts more solid and I find neautral easier. I get it at Farm and Fleet. Quote
Cotton eyed Joe Posted December 28, 2003 Report Posted December 28, 2003 Right now its Valvoline 5w30, but as soon as I set up to be a distributor of Amsoil, I'm going to try out some of their stuff. Quote
p8121 Posted December 28, 2003 Report Posted December 28, 2003 I use 80wt gear oil, maxima or spectro, what ever you use, make sure it is formulated for a WET CLUTCH! how do you know if its formulated for a wet clutch? does it say on the bottle? is trans fluid formulated for a wet clutch? Holyman says that using tractor trans fluid, the trans shifts more solid and I find neautral easier (I want that!!!) the owers manual dosn't say to use trans fluid, it this a good idea? Quote
Cotton eyed Joe Posted December 28, 2003 Report Posted December 28, 2003 Look for the words ENERGY CONSERVING if you see these words DO NOT USE IT!!!! Its usually on the back. Quote
Holyman Posted December 28, 2003 Report Posted December 28, 2003 The trans fluid I use is for Automatic transmissions and clutch type {posi} transaxles and power out drives. I'm an Amsoil dealer and I still have no plans to use Amsoil in the trans. The oil I have says it's also formulated to handle some water contamination. I figure that would be great if I go river running or the waterpump O ring goes bad. I'm gonna stick with what I'm using. It's cheap, works great AND it's cheap AND it works great. 4 GREAT reasons to use it. Quote
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