06 500 foreman 4x4 engine oil capacity - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

trx350first · 06-08-2009, 06:20 PM

Recently i changed my oil in my o6 500 foreman 4x4. I bought 6 quarts of amsoil synthetic because the guy who sells it says my bike takes over 5 quarts, well when i drained it i knew that was not close, i opened the dipstick plug when i drained it and i changed the filter, i called a honda atv shop and they said over 5 quarts as well, i would like to hear from others who changed their oil and hear how much they had to use to fill it back up. Mine took about 2 and a half quarts after starting it up between checks, also has anyone else used a k&n oil filter, the one i used did not have what i think is a check valve on the motor side of the filter like the honda one i took out. opinion's welcome

**toodeep** · 06-08-2009, 06:50 PM

The Foreman will take around 2 1/2 qts and the Rubicon will hold over 5 qts.

lt.rubi · 06-08-2009, 06:51 PM

On a true Foreman the oil capacity is about 2.5 Qts. The Rubicon takes a little over 5 Qts.

trx350first · 06-08-2009, 06:56 PM

They both must be considered trx 500's and if that is true that's why there is confusion, why the dealer told me that after i specificly told him a foreman i can't figure. Thank you for your responses now about the k & n filter issue

bkearby2006 · 06-10-2009, 07:28 PM

Just got through changing my oil, my 07 foreman 500 takes 2.6qts. asked my dealer to make sure.

mischievous_james · 06-10-2009, 08:53 PM

yeah dad has a 07 rubi...we was shocked at how much of a oil difference there is . but, when u take a closer look the motors arent even the same. my foreman is 475 cc air cooled where dads rubi is 499 liquid cooled. im assuming that the additional oil the rubi takes is for the transmission?

Kipes · 06-10-2009, 10:17 PM

Not to change the subject but I went to the dealer and asked for a oil filter for a my Foreman 500 and he gave me one for a rubicon I think cause it was way bigger. When I brought it back and told him its the wrong one

and want my money back because I found the right one at the autoparts store he kinda gave me a dirty look.

06-08-2009, 06:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
toodeep Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south dakota Posts: 8,714	The Foreman will take around 2 1/2 qts and the Rubicon will hold over 5 qts. __________________ A 420 and 300 with some stuff...

06-08-2009, 06:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
lt.rubi Honda Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Connersville,Indiana Posts: 192	On a true Foreman the oil capacity is about 2.5 Qts. The Rubicon takes a little over 5 Qts. __________________ 2007 Red Rubicon 26x9x12 & 26x12x12 Maxxis Bighorns Kolpin Dirt Works 2" reciever hitch Kolpin Hand Guards with mirrors Garmin 60 csx GPS with Ram mount Kimpex Outback rear trunk seat Kimpex Fender Guards with foot rests Top Light on a switch Clipped carb spring Strong Made Stick Stoppers (Double Sided)

06-10-2009, 08:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
mischievous_james Honda Lover Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: pikeville, kentucky Posts: 262	yeah dad has a 07 rubi...we was shocked at how much of a oil difference there is . but, when u take a closer look the motors arent even the same. my foreman is 475 cc air cooled where dads rubi is 499 liquid cooled. im assuming that the additional oil the rubi takes is for the transmission? __________________ 08 foreman 500s (white) kimpex bumpers, gorilla hitch, warn winch,quadrax rear seat, fender protectors. coming soon: wheels, skins, springs.

06-10-2009, 10:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kipes Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: May 2009 Location: Upper Peninsula of Michigan Posts: 3,732	Not to change the subject but I went to the dealer and asked for a oil filter for a my Foreman 500 and he gave me one for a rubicon I think cause it was way bigger. When I brought it back and told him its the wrong one and want my money back because I found the right one at the autoparts store he kinda gave me a dirty look. __________________ 2006 Foreman 4x4 500s Powermadd handguards 2.5 Warn winch 2" Perfex long travel lift kit High Lifter springs 26-12-12 Executioners on rear 26-10-12 Executioners on front Douglas Rattlesnake rims 3rd Headlight switch Moose Heated Handgrips and thumb warmer Replaced the stock silver engine covers and front skid plate with 07 camo black and painted front brush guard black 2005 Rancher 350ES 2wd 2001 Polaris 325 Trailboss 2wd

06-08-2009, 06:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
trx350first Honda Rider Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: madawaska me Posts: 59	Recently i changed my oil in my o6 500 foreman 4x4. I bought 6 quarts of amsoil synthetic because the guy who sells it says my bike takes over 5 quarts, well when i drained it i knew that was not close, i opened the dipstick plug when i drained it and i changed the filter, i called a honda atv shop and they said over 5 quarts as well, i would like to hear from others who changed their oil and hear how much they had to use to fill it back up. Mine took about 2 and a half quarts after starting it up between checks, also has anyone else used a k&n oil filter, the one i used did not have what i think is a check valve on the motor side of the filter like the honda one i took out. opinion's welcome

06-08-2009, 06:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
trx350first Honda Rider Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: madawaska me Posts: 59	They both must be considered trx 500's and if that is true that's why there is confusion, why the dealer told me that after i specificly told him a foreman i can't figure. Thank you for your responses now about the k & n filter issue

06-10-2009, 07:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
bkearby2006 Honda Rider Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: French Lick, IN Posts: 20	Just got through changing my oil, my 07 foreman 500 takes 2.6qts. asked my dealer to make sure.

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