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Old 01-18-2011, 11:58 AM   #11 (permalink)
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There is no problem mixing AMSOIL with the Polaris oil as far as causing a problem. AMSOIL is formulated to be compatable with both synthetic and conventional motor oils. However mixing does reduce the wear prevention and film strength properties of the AMSOIL. For the best results for your machine i would drain it when you get a chance and refill with the AMSOIL. It really is a great product and is used by many of the top racing teams in their two stroke engines.
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Old 01-18-2011, 05:39 PM   #12 (permalink)
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It's not the gear oil, it is only for the premix. but maybe I'll play it safe and drain it
Ahh misread. When I had my bikes I just stuck with one oil but when I would switch, just like other said keep synthetic with synthetic and vise versa and it'll be all good.
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Old 01-18-2011, 06:05 PM   #13 (permalink)
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They are both synthetic, I was worried about the whole color thing, H22 I was hoping you would chime in, I always see you on the oil chats.I am trying to stick with one oil also. The guy I got the polaris from gave me the polaris quart the next day
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I've never heard a mechanic say mixing conventional & synthetic was a good idea
you can mix oil just make sure you know what add packs with what oils are being mixed. at the question at hand i would, just to be safe and have peace of mind, run Polaris oil as it is for their machines and will be okay.

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Their both synthetics but what worried me was mixing tan and red
color of oil is just a dye(ie- royal purple, which is 96% snake oil btw)

it burns out and just goes back to being same ole pretty brownish

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Dont Mix Oils!!!...!
just depends, gearheads commonly mix oils to gain the benifits of each seperate oil. just need to do some studying

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What are ya talking.....$12.00 - $16.00 in oil? I would drain it, and pour in some good clean oil, if it was me.
i agree like stated above, just to be safe.












a **** fine oil that will work in our quads besides honda and amsoil is rotella 15w40 for diesels. it is a synthetic and has great add packs and is wet clutch compatible. also deals nice with the added stress and heat
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Old 01-19-2011, 08:23 PM   #15 (permalink)
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They are both synthetic, I was worried about the whole color thing, H22 I was hoping you would chime in, I always see you on the oil chats.I am trying to stick with one oil also. The guy I got the polaris from gave me the polaris quart the next day
Yea you'll be fine man, no need to drain. But like we all said, when you find an oil you wanna use just stick with it and you'll be in good shape!
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Old 01-19-2011, 08:48 PM   #16 (permalink)
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