Best Rubicon Oils? - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

Willy · 04-19-2008, 06:58 PM

Hi,

I have been using the Honda oil from the dealer, anyone had better luck with another type of oil? I use my Rubicon for a lot of work around the farm (pulling harrows and such), some pleasure riding using involving beer. I have about 300 miles on mine now, half of which has been in low range pulling.

thanks for any post!

CDNTRAILEDITION · 04-19-2008, 07:29 PM

<a href="http://www.hondaforeman.com/phpBB2/view" target="_blank">http://www.hondaforeman.com/phpBB2/view ... ubicon+oil</a>

hope thats what you needed.

rubicon285 · 04-19-2008, 09:00 PM

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http://www.hondaforeman.com/phpBB2/viewtop...ght=rubicon+oil

hope thats what you needed.

I use the Amsoil and I haven't had a problem with it. I don't know if it sounds better because you spent more but it honestly does sound better on cold startups with it. Amsoil synthetic that is...

Willy · 04-19-2008, 09:31 PM

Yeah I have heard of people liking the Ams oil, my grandpa swears by it in all his mowers and such, he's also a big nascar guy. Doesn't Honda make a higher end oil thats purple or blue?

thanks,

CDNTRAILEDITION · 04-20-2008, 01:42 PM

Nope. Not specifically for ATV's anyway.

RubiconManr · 04-20-2008, 11:03 PM

I think my friend puts normal car motor oil in his Arctic Cat.
Would this do any harm at all to the engine, its still 10w40

CDNTRAILEDITION · 04-20-2008, 11:29 PM

<a href="http://www.xs11.com/stories/mcnoil94.htm" target="_blank">http://www.xs11.com/stories/mcnoil94.htm</a>

Good read... we may not have motorcylces, but its the same idea. I'd still rather use specific atv oil just for reassurance. Call me a sucker, but atleast I know I'm not going to have a problem... if there would be one.

MACH · 04-21-2008, 11:54 AM

Amsoil Formula 4 synthetic is what I use. Helped a ton on cold starts and shifts alot better as well.

Yooperforeman · 04-21-2008, 07:59 PM

Amsoil ATV oil,I use 0W-40 but I also think there is a 10W-40 available.

RubiconManr · 04-21-2008, 08:28 PM

Hmm... I see.

True, i would rather use specific as well.

He just got a new KX250F and he drowned it in the creek. Haha. We changed the oil and he took out normal Canadian Tire 10w40, I questioned him about it, but he said it was right oil, and was fine.

Also, 10w40 is really bad for starting, my bike will idle for around 5 seconds cold and will quit, then i will have to use the choke. It is summer too, it will be in my shop (its nice and cool in there in the summer) and it will do that, after its warmed up, a touch of the button will start it.

04-19-2008, 06:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Willy Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Shelby county Illinois Posts: 39	Best Rubicon Oils? Hi, I have been using the Honda oil from the dealer, anyone had better luck with another type of oil? I use my Rubicon for a lot of work around the farm (pulling harrows and such), some pleasure riding using involving beer. I have about 300 miles on mine now, half of which has been in low range pulling. thanks for any post! __________________ 07 Rubi Camo Aluminum Products Stick Guards RT25 Warn ITP 26" XTR

04-19-2008, 07:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
CDNTRAILEDITION Honda Lover Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NB, Canada Posts: 262	<a href="http://www.hondaforeman.com/phpBB2/view" target="_blank">http://www.hondaforeman.com/phpBB2/view ... ubicon+oil</a> hope thats what you needed. __________________ 2007 Honda Rubicon 500 Canadian Trail Edition Natural Gear Camo GPScape Garmin Legend Moose Front Storage Box W/ 2 Gas Cans Warn 2.5ci Amsteel Synthetic Rope Aluminum Hawse fairlead 26" Maxxis Bighorns Warn Front Bumper

04-19-2008, 09:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Willy Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Shelby county Illinois Posts: 39	Oils Yeah I have heard of people liking the Ams oil, my grandpa swears by it in all his mowers and such, he's also a big nascar guy. Doesn't Honda make a higher end oil thats purple or blue? thanks, __________________ 07 Rubi Camo Aluminum Products Stick Guards RT25 Warn ITP 26" XTR

04-20-2008, 01:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
CDNTRAILEDITION Honda Lover Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NB, Canada Posts: 262	Nope. Not specifically for ATV's anyway. __________________ 2007 Honda Rubicon 500 Canadian Trail Edition Natural Gear Camo GPScape Garmin Legend Moose Front Storage Box W/ 2 Gas Cans Warn 2.5ci Amsteel Synthetic Rope Aluminum Hawse fairlead 26" Maxxis Bighorns Warn Front Bumper

04-20-2008, 11:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
RubiconManr Honda Lover Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 267	I think my friend puts normal car motor oil in his Arctic Cat. Would this do any harm at all to the engine, its still 10w40 __________________ 2004 Honda Rubicon Windshield Warn 2.5ci Modded Kawasaki KX250F Stock Exhaust 26" Maxxis Zillas _________________________________ 1982 Honda ATC 200 In Process Of Rebuilding

04-20-2008, 11:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
CDNTRAILEDITION Honda Lover Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NB, Canada Posts: 262	<a href="http://www.xs11.com/stories/mcnoil94.htm" target="_blank">http://www.xs11.com/stories/mcnoil94.htm</a> Good read... we may not have motorcylces, but its the same idea. I'd still rather use specific atv oil just for reassurance. Call me a sucker, but atleast I know I'm not going to have a problem... if there would be one. __________________ 2007 Honda Rubicon 500 Canadian Trail Edition Natural Gear Camo GPScape Garmin Legend Moose Front Storage Box W/ 2 Gas Cans Warn 2.5ci Amsteel Synthetic Rope Aluminum Hawse fairlead 26" Maxxis Bighorns Warn Front Bumper

04-21-2008, 11:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
MACH Honda Rider Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Forest Lake, MN Posts: 72	Amsoil Formula 4 synthetic is what I use. Helped a ton on cold starts and shifts alot better as well. __________________ 2007 Honda Rubicon 27" ITP Mudlite 12" ITP SS Alloy 112 wheels HL Lift HL Springs Warn XT25 with synthetic rope.

04-21-2008, 07:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
Yooperforeman Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: U.P. of MI. Posts: 1,397	Amsoil ATV oil,I use 0W-40 but I also think there is a 10W-40 available. __________________ 2006 Foreman 500 S 25" GBC Dirt Devils 26" Kenda Executioners ITP silver steel wheels Warn multi-mount mile marker 2500 winch VDO cyl. head temp. gauge HMF utility series muffler Dynojet kit/running DJ170

04-21-2008, 08:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
RubiconManr Honda Lover Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 267	Hmm... I see. True, i would rather use specific as well. He just got a new KX250F and he drowned it in the creek. Haha. We changed the oil and he took out normal Canadian Tire 10w40, I questioned him about it, but he said it was right oil, and was fine. Also, 10w40 is really bad for starting, my bike will idle for around 5 seconds cold and will quit, then i will have to use the choke. It is summer too, it will be in my shop (its nice and cool in there in the summer) and it will do that, after its warmed up, a touch of the button will start it. __________________ 2004 Honda Rubicon Windshield Warn 2.5ci Modded Kawasaki KX250F Stock Exhaust 26" Maxxis Zillas _________________________________ 1982 Honda ATC 200 In Process Of Rebuilding

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