Has anybody tried out the Valvoline atv oil? - Page 2 - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

martdog420 · 08-21-2010, 01:05 AM

I hear ya.... I plan on keeping my rubi for a long time and im using the same type of oil my Honda dealer put in it since new (no its not honda oil, he's also small tractor dealer). and Ive seen the price of the trannys on the rubi's not to mention having to pay someone to install it. (WHEW)

PsychoBoB · 08-21-2010, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by martdog420

I hear ya.... I plan on keeping my rubi for a long time and im using the same type of oil my Honda dealer put in it since new (no its not honda oil, he's also small tractor dealer). and Ive seen the price of the trannys on the rubi's not to mention having to pay someone to install it. (WHEW)

So what type oil are you using? I've been using the Honda oil but I can put 600 miles on a Honda quick. Been paying $6+ a quart for GN4 which makes for a $40 oil change. Looking for something a little easier on the pocketbook but not looking to have to replace a Hondamatic.

martdog420 · 08-21-2010, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by PsychoBoB

So what type oil are you using? I've been using the Honda oil but I can put 600 miles on a Honda quick. Been paying $6+ a quart for GN4 which makes for a $40 oil change. Looking for something a little easier on the pocketbook but not looking to have to replace a Hondamatic.

its New Holland "AMBRA mastergold HSP (NH324H) 10w30 diesel oil"
I drove 30 min. outa town to the dealer to buy HONDA oil and I was told "they could order it 4 me but thats not whats in my quad".
I dont like mixing oil and these guys have been in business for 30+ yrs... and YES they are a Honda dealer.(bought it outa crate)

PsychoBoB · 08-21-2010, 03:07 AM

Cool stuff. Dont guess I've ever heard of that. Honda dealers around here are more expensive than most. What do you pay for an oil change?

martdog420 · 08-21-2010, 03:11 AM

API CH-4,CG-4,CF-4,SL / cummings CES 20076,20077/ VDS-2/EO-M PLUS. $20 a gallon. 400 hrs on 06 rubi...

martdog420 · 08-21-2010, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by PsychoBoB

Cool stuff. Dont guess I've ever heard of that. Honda dealers around here are more expensive than most. What do you pay for an oil change?

u guys not have NEW HOLLAND tractors down there?? I really dont know...

Im city boy..

PsychoBoB · 08-21-2010, 03:24 AM

Well Im a country boy but I havent heard of New Holland. Guess Im partial to the big green variety. A quick google search yields quite a few dealers around here though. Guess I'll have to check them out sometime.

FloatingForeman · 08-21-2010, 11:07 AM

me and my brother both switched over to this oil about 3 months ago (yes is was the atv oil) and both our 4wheelers started smoking within a week of each other im not saying it was the oil but who knows... i am now using royal purple he is going to keep using valvoline oil well see how it works out we may of just hit some bad luck somewhere.......

hoytguy07 · 08-21-2010, 03:26 PM

i tried valvoline 4 stroke atv oil in my trx300 fourtrax and after about 2 rides my clutch started slipping. it may be cheaper now but not later.

2006HondaRubicon500 · 08-21-2010, 03:42 PM

I have this oil in both of my rubicons and it works fine.

08-21-2010, 03:42 PM	#20 (permalink)
2006HondaRubicon500 Honda Rider Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Rincon, GA Posts: 67	I have this oil in both of my rubicons and it works fine. __________________ 2006 Honda Rubicon Black ITP ss212 Wheels 26'' ITP Mudlite XL Tires Aluminum Products Skid Plates 2007 Honda Rubicon Red ITP Type 7 Wheels 26" ITP Mudlite XL Tires Aluminum Products Skid Plates

08-21-2010, 01:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
martdog420 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ontario canada Posts: 1,119	I hear ya.... I plan on keeping my rubi for a long time and im using the same type of oil my Honda dealer put in it since new (no its not honda oil, he's also small tractor dealer). and Ive seen the price of the trannys on the rubi's not to mention having to pay someone to install it. (WHEW)

08-21-2010, 03:07 AM	#14 (permalink)
PsychoBoB Honda Lover Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 310	Cool stuff. Dont guess I've ever heard of that. Honda dealers around here are more expensive than most. What do you pay for an oil change?

08-21-2010, 03:11 AM	#15 (permalink)
martdog420 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ontario canada Posts: 1,119	API CH-4,CG-4,CF-4,SL / cummings CES 20076,20077/ VDS-2/EO-M PLUS. $20 a gallon. 400 hrs on 06 rubi...

08-21-2010, 03:24 AM	#17 (permalink)
PsychoBoB Honda Lover Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 310	Well Im a country boy but I havent heard of New Holland. Guess Im partial to the big green variety. A quick google search yields quite a few dealers around here though. Guess I'll have to check them out sometime.

08-21-2010, 11:07 AM	#18 (permalink)
FloatingForeman Honda Lover Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: FLORENCE AL Posts: 365	me and my brother both switched over to this oil about 3 months ago (yes is was the atv oil) and both our 4wheelers started smoking within a week of each other im not saying it was the oil but who knows... i am now using royal purple he is going to keep using valvoline oil well see how it works out we may of just hit some bad luck somewhere.......

08-21-2010, 03:26 PM	#19 (permalink)
hoytguy07 Honda Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New Brighton, PA Posts: 135	i tried valvoline 4 stroke atv oil in my trx300 fourtrax and after about 2 rides my clutch started slipping. it may be cheaper now but not later.

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