due for oil change - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

hondaforeman500 · 02-19-2012, 12:37 PM

What kind of oil and how much oil do I need? And filter?

maine_rider15 · 02-19-2012, 01:08 PM

use the honda g4 oil .if not honda oil make sure its good for a wet clutch ull need to get a filter from honda and it takes about 2.5 quarts in order to check the oil start let warm up for 5 mins then find a level surface and when u screw it out dont screw it back in to check it there shoudl be more ppl to chim in thats what it is for my 2011 foreman 500

Makobrian17 · 02-19-2012, 04:07 PM

i used the motul 10 40 its a synthetic blend and it meets the standers same standerds as hp4 if its the 2012 iit takes 3.2 us quarts from what manuel says changed my oil for the first time yesterday put three quarts in and added till it looked good started bike for like 3 min shut off let it sit for another three checked it and it was good. If ypu wondering how to restart the oil change light turn bike off hold the selector button in and turn key holding button in and it will go of after a few seconds.

maine_rider15 · 02-19-2012, 10:20 PM

so it is diff than the 2011 alright!!

Makobrian17 · 02-19-2012, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by maine_rider15

so it is diff than the 2011 alright!!

Yup according to the manuel.

Matt3xx · 02-21-2012, 12:32 PM

Yup. Different than 2011. As far as the filter, my local auto zone carries a "Fram CH6015". Its the cross reference for the honda filter. I go thru a lot of oil changes because of the way I ride and its much easier getting oil and filter from auto zone than through honda.

sspeckerwood · 02-21-2012, 01:25 PM

here's something that may help you out

How to do a oil change

hmccall4 · 02-21-2012, 03:36 PM

I just recently changed my oil. Went to the Honda dealer in town and got the filter and a Jug of the Gn4 Honda oil. Cost me about $30 bucks but its worth it.

primos97hunter · 02-21-2012, 05:31 PM

i just changed mine in my 02 rubicon and it took 5 quarts of 10w-40.. I used castrol because I couldnt get my hands on the honda oil. but yours is probally different it being a newer model

rich450es · 02-21-2012, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by primos97hunter

i just changed mine in my 02 rubicon and it took 5 quarts of 10w-40.. I used castrol because I couldnt get my hands on the honda oil. but yours is probally different it being a newer model

what kind of castroil oil did you use ?

02-19-2012, 12:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
hondaforeman500 Honda Rider Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 30	due for oil change What kind of oil and how much oil do I need? And filter? __________________ 2012 honda foreman 4x4 trx500fm 3000lbs badland winch (junk) center headlight switch 2.5" stateline customs lift itp ss212 5+2 matte black all the way around 28x10x12 gbc gators all the way around soon to buy: big gun eco exhaust slip-on system

02-19-2012, 01:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
maine_rider15 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bangor maine Posts: 543	use the honda g4 oil .if not honda oil make sure its good for a wet clutch ull need to get a filter from honda and it takes about 2.5 quarts in order to check the oil start let warm up for 5 mins then find a level surface and when u screw it out dont screw it back in to check it there shoudl be more ppl to chim in thats what it is for my 2011 foreman 500 __________________ 2011 Honda foreman 500 : 1,700 miles and counting : K&N air filter : warn 1700lbs winch and bracket : 25x10x12 ITP mudlites : epoxy painted rims black : epoxy painted front bumper and bash plate black : survival kit : heated hand grips : attached ammo box : mini shovel + tow strap http://www.youtube.com/user/TheHondaforeman500/videos

02-19-2012, 04:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Makobrian17 Honda Rider Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 17	i used the motul 10 40 its a synthetic blend and it meets the standers same standerds as hp4 if its the 2012 iit takes 3.2 us quarts from what manuel says changed my oil for the first time yesterday put three quarts in and added till it looked good started bike for like 3 min shut off let it sit for another three checked it and it was good. If ypu wondering how to restart the oil change light turn bike off hold the selector button in and turn key holding button in and it will go of after a few seconds. __________________ 2012 foreman Warn xt 2500 with kfi mount Itp ss212 black rims 27 vampires Custom snorkel Led reverse light 2008 450er Dasa exhaust Hiper rims in the back Metal malish protaper bars K&n Houser plus 1 stem Hrc cam Stage 3 cam waiting to be put in

02-19-2012, 10:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
maine_rider15 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bangor maine Posts: 543	so it is diff than the 2011 alright!! __________________ 2011 Honda foreman 500 : 1,700 miles and counting : K&N air filter : warn 1700lbs winch and bracket : 25x10x12 ITP mudlites : epoxy painted rims black : epoxy painted front bumper and bash plate black : survival kit : heated hand grips : attached ammo box : mini shovel + tow strap http://www.youtube.com/user/TheHondaforeman500/videos

02-21-2012, 12:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
Matt3xx Honda Rider Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 29	Yup. Different than 2011. As far as the filter, my local auto zone carries a "Fram CH6015". Its the cross reference for the honda filter. I go thru a lot of oil changes because of the way I ride and its much easier getting oil and filter from auto zone than through honda. __________________ 2012 Honda Foreman 500 2" Highlifter Lift 27" Silverbacks on 12" ITP 212 Ogio Rear Rack Bag Warn XT30 Gorilla Axles AP Skid Plates and Stick Gaurds Snorkle & Reverse Light 2000 Honda Foreman 450 2" Highlifter Lift 28" Outlaws Snorkle GR

02-21-2012, 01:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
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02-21-2012, 03:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
hmccall4 Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 68	I just recently changed my oil. Went to the Honda dealer in town and got the filter and a Jug of the Gn4 Honda oil. Cost me about $30 bucks but its worth it. __________________ 2012 Honda Foreman Stock for now

02-21-2012, 05:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
primos97hunter Honda Rider Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tompkinsville, Ky Posts: 65	i just changed mine in my 02 rubicon and it took 5 quarts of 10w-40.. I used castrol because I couldnt get my hands on the honda oil. but yours is probally different it being a newer model __________________ 02 Honda Foreman Rubicon 500

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