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Diff? FLuid CHange

Postby ToddW » Mon Mar 02, 2009 5:03 pm

I need / want to change the front and rear diff fluid (and oil but I've done that before)... is it pretty simple?

What are the specs of the oil I should use?

I`ll probably go with Amsoil as it's what I use in my other rigs and really like it... but I need to know the specs :)

Also, anyone ever run other than poliars engine oil? I've only changed my oil once and it was polaris oil/filter... thinking about swapping that to amsoil now too.

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Postby Ken » Mon Mar 02, 2009 8:09 pm

I would recommend using the Polaris lube for the front diff....it's not expensive, nor does it require much.

Fill to the exact specs.....


And no, it's not hard. Just drain...and refill. I think it's 4oz...but don't quote me.
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Postby Ken » Mon Mar 02, 2009 8:10 pm

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Postby Kendo » Mon Mar 02, 2009 8:13 pm

For the front diff, I HIGHLY recommend the Poo oil too. Something special in it for the friction material on the locker.

As far as the rest, I would say Amsoil is as good as any. Stick with the weight recommendations and you should be fine.

I use 5W-50 Castrol Syntec in my wife's quad. Only reason I used the Poo oil in mine is because it came with an oil change kit I bought.

Oh and I used a K&N oil filter, mainly because it has a "nut" welded on the end, much easier to install and remove.
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Postby oldtrucks » Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:35 pm

The front differential is made by Hilliard, nothing magic in the Polaris oil. The Hilliard is the same unit used in John Deere and a number of other utility vehicles. JD Hy-Gard, Amsoil ATH, or Mobil 424 are direct replacements.

http://www.hilliardcorp.com/view.php?id=FDS-1

Front Differential = AMSOIL Synthetic Tractor Hydraulic/Transmission Oil SAE 5W-30 (ATH)
Rear Differntial = AMSOIL Severe Gear 75W/90 (SVG)
Engine = Amsoil Powersports 0W/40 (AFF)
Transmission calls for an AGL fluid. The Amsoil Series 2000 Synthetic Chaincase Lubricant (TCC) is a direct replacement, but the ATH has similar viscosity with better thermal properties. In addition to that it quiets the transmission noise


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Postby ToddW » Wed Mar 04, 2009 2:57 pm

Thanks.

I just grabbed all the fluids while I was at placerville Polaris... they have all I needed and ton more. Awesome tech/service guy there too.

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Postby regor » Wed Mar 04, 2009 5:40 pm

i also buy the k@n filters for my suzukis. That nut sure makes it easier to change
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wow

Postby Kodiak » Thu Mar 05, 2009 12:25 pm

Ken that pdf was awesome do you think they have one of those for my yamaha????

hmmm maybe i will just buy a polaris :)i need a two up anyways
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Postby Ken » Fri Mar 06, 2009 12:34 am

I dunno...Mr. Bill gave us that pdf.
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Re: wow

Postby MrBill » Fri Mar 06, 2009 7:20 am

Kodiak wrote:Ken that pdf was awesome do you think they have one of those for my yamaha????

hmmm maybe i will just buy a polaris :)i need a two up anyways
I'll try and look around and see if I can find one.
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