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chrisb · 01-17-2011, 04:45 PM

This may seem stupid to some of you. I just picked up a 06 polaris sportsman 90 yesterday. He was using polaris sythetic 2 stroke oil which is tan in color, I filled it up with amsoil race synthetic 2 stroke oil which is red in color. I know the rules about mixing syn and non syn, but is it cool since they are different in color or should I drain it which is a premix tank or is mixing the two ok. It was low when I used the amsoil and he just gave me 2 more quarts of the polaris oil today.
Thanks guys

h22ate · 01-17-2011, 04:49 PM

I dont know too much about the 90s but from what Ive learned about polaris over the years is you only run polaris fluids.

chrisb · 01-17-2011, 05:19 PM

It's not the gear oil, it is only for the premix. but maybe I'll play it safe and drain it

blue02z · 01-17-2011, 07:30 PM

wont hurt anything, also what "rules" are you talking about for synthetic vs dino?

rich450es · 01-17-2011, 07:46 PM

dude i run what ever 2 stroke oil i got in outbords ,snowblowers ,dirt bikes
my old man mixes 30wt oil in his 1970 artic cat 440 it has 5000 orig miles never had the top end off, runs like a champ for 41 years old . you make up your own mind RICH

chrisb · 01-17-2011, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by blue02z

wont hurt anything, also what "rules" are you talking about for synthetic vs dino?

I've never heard a mechanic say mixing conventional & synthetic was a good idea

chrisb · 01-17-2011, 08:11 PM

Their both synthetics but what worried me was mixing tan and red

rubiranch · 01-17-2011, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h22ate

I dont know too much about the 90s but from what Ive learned about polaris over the years is you only run polaris fluids.

I second what h22ate said. I've heard that many many times from very reliable people, like h22ate.

FloatingForeman · 01-18-2011, 08:54 AM

Dont Mix Oils!!!...!

Dawg Fan · 01-18-2011, 11:36 AM

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.

01-17-2011, 04:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
chrisb Honda Lover Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West NJ Posts: 456	Help with oil,please. This may seem stupid to some of you. I just picked up a 06 polaris sportsman 90 yesterday. He was using polaris sythetic 2 stroke oil which is tan in color, I filled it up with amsoil race synthetic 2 stroke oil which is red in color. I know the rules about mixing syn and non syn, but is it cool since they are different in color or should I drain it which is a premix tank or is mixing the two ok. It was low when I used the amsoil and he just gave me 2 more quarts of the polaris oil today. Thanks guys

01-17-2011, 04:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
h22ate Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW, Pennsylvania Posts: 6,049	I dont know too much about the 90s but from what Ive learned about polaris over the years is you only run polaris fluids. __________________ 08 Rubicon ‚——P--;===±--= <- !‚–’¯ƒ¹¶ http://youtu.be/U71bn4ZF4K0

01-17-2011, 07:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
blue02z Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Haslet, Texas Posts: 81	wont hurt anything, also what "rules" are you talking about for synthetic vs dino? __________________ 2008 foreskin with power steering 26" mudlites homemade snorkle tractor supply fo-14 muffler champion 3500# winch vented carb lines undercoated racks, bumper and snorkle

01-17-2011, 07:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
rich450es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ludlow,mass Posts: 10,614	dude i run what ever 2 stroke oil i got in outbords ,snowblowers ,dirt bikes my old man mixes 30wt oil in his 1970 artic cat 440 it has 5000 orig miles never had the top end off, runs like a champ for 41 years old . you make up your own mind RICH __________________ 2000 foreman 450 es-s the fking pig 14% 300 foretrax gear reduction 30in gorila silverbacks on C-5 wheels 2500lb warn winch superatv disk brake conversion kit 2in ssatv lift kit and progressive 512 shocks the original 4in PVC storage tube hurculined racks with rear cargo box czr loud exhaust , uni airfilter and drilled main jet foreman 450 parts for sale pm me for info**

01-18-2011, 08:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
FloatingForeman Honda Lover Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: FLORENCE AL Posts: 365	Dont Mix Oils!!!...! __________________ -Honda Rancher 350- -Wiseco Piston- -Kenda Executioners- -Super ATV Disc Brake Kit- -Uni Fliter- -DPK Clutch Kit- -Custom Snorkel- -Jets-R-Us Jet Kit-

01-17-2011, 05:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
chrisb Honda Lover Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West NJ Posts: 456	It's not the gear oil, it is only for the premix. but maybe I'll play it safe and drain it

01-17-2011, 08:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
chrisb Honda Lover Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West NJ Posts: 456	Their both synthetics but what worried me was mixing tan and red

01-18-2011, 11:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
Dawg Fan Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL. Posts: 621	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. __________________ 09' Foreman Half Camo / Half Tan Color 28" Outlaws 1-1/2" wheel spacers 2" Perfex Long Arm Travel Lift HMF Utility Exhaust Dyno Jet Kit K&n Filter and Outerware Home Depot Snorkle

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