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68dave · 11-27-2010, 12:02 PM

My new 2011 rincon is due for its 1st oil change, my cousin swears by Amsoil synthetic in his quads, i never used Amsoil before, what do you guys think? I read on here somewhere that the rincon should be overfilled, if so, how much? Thanks in advance.

h22ate · 11-27-2010, 09:46 PM

Amsoil is a great oil in alot of things but honestly the best oil for your machine would be GN-4.

68dave · 11-27-2010, 10:21 PM

Funny you mention gn-4 because i was at the dealer today and i was considering the gn-4 synthetic, but i wanted to wait and see what you guys recommended. What part of Penn. are you from? Us guys from baltimore ride off of I-81 in minersville, Pa.

h22ate · 11-27-2010, 11:57 PM

Im near pittsburgh..... about 4hrs away from ya. GN-4 is pretty much what alot of guys on here run. Especially for the hondamatic in the rubicon, its the only oil you should run. But you cant go wrong with it.

68dave · 11-28-2010, 12:54 AM

Thanks h22ate!

sonofmoon · 11-30-2010, 11:14 PM

I've been running AmsOil for years, I love it.
I'll use it for anything but New Engine break in. Never had an issue just have differnt stuff I use for break in, depending on application!
I've used it in 3 Differnt Trucks with 50k each at least on AmsOil, My other summer toy-Trans am, Quads, sleds, Generators. I'm also useing there, Power Steering, ATF, Gear lube, Chain lube, Etc...

chrisb · 12-01-2010, 06:41 PM

Hey 68 Dave, Is that RAC where you guys go in Minersville. I'm about 1 hr away.

WI_Honda_Rider · 12-01-2010, 06:59 PM

I'd rather run sand in my motor than Amsoil. GN-4 all the way. Just my opinion.

68dave · 12-01-2010, 07:30 PM

Chrisb, what do you mean RAC? It's exit #116 off of I-81 minersville, but we make the left off the exit towards schmokin. I've heard that the property is owned by a coal mining company.

Bushwhacker · 12-02-2010, 03:51 AM

I run AMSOIL in every piece of equipment i have including my 2006 Rancher. It's excellent oil. Im sure GN-4 is good too but Honda's top race teams even run AMSOIL in their bikes. Thats gotta tell ya something about AMSOIL.

11-27-2010, 12:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
68dave Honda Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Baltimore,Md. Posts: 174	Synthetic oils? My new 2011 rincon is due for its 1st oil change, my cousin swears by Amsoil synthetic in his quads, i never used Amsoil before, what do you guys think? I read on here somewhere that the rincon should be overfilled, if so, how much? Thanks in advance.

11-27-2010, 09:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
h22ate Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW, Pennsylvania Posts: 6,072	Amsoil is a great oil in alot of things but honestly the best oil for your machine would be GN-4. __________________ 08 Rubicon ‚——P--;===±--= <- !‚–’¯ƒ¹¶ http://youtu.be/U71bn4ZF4K0

11-27-2010, 11:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
h22ate Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW, Pennsylvania Posts: 6,072	Im near pittsburgh..... about 4hrs away from ya. GN-4 is pretty much what alot of guys on here run. Especially for the hondamatic in the rubicon, its the only oil you should run. But you cant go wrong with it. __________________ 08 Rubicon ‚——P--;===±--= <- !‚–’¯ƒ¹¶ http://youtu.be/U71bn4ZF4K0

11-30-2010, 11:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
sonofmoon Honda Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 114	I've been running AmsOil for years, I love it. I'll use it for anything but New Engine break in. Never had an issue just have differnt stuff I use for break in, depending on application! I've used it in 3 Differnt Trucks with 50k each at least on AmsOil, My other summer toy-Trans am, Quads, sleds, Generators. I'm also useing there, Power Steering, ATF, Gear lube, Chain lube, Etc... __________________ 03 Rubicon - It went Bang! Pop'd!! and Stop'd!!! Engine: New Rotating assembly, 4 New Valves, New Jug, New Oil Pump, New Chains...etc... Racks: Reinforced with steel rod, bent and welded back to a Factory locations, and Hercules Lined Fenders: Color matched Zip tied(Cracks), Fiber-glassed reinforced on the back side. Bondo and Fiber-glassed filled previous owners EPIC FAIL of a Snorkel(See Engine Mod's)

12-01-2010, 06:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
WI_Honda_Rider Honda Rider Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 28	I'd rather run sand in my motor than Amsoil. GN-4 all the way. Just my opinion. __________________ ~2005 Honda Foreman 500 FE/ES Full Skid Plates, 26" ITP Mudlites ~2000 Honda Foreman 450 ES Warn Winch, Synthetic Cable, 26" Mud Hooks, Warn 424 2-4 Wheel Drive Setup, HMF Penland Pro exhaust, Moose County Plow ~1996 Honda Foreman 400 S Bone Stock, 12" Rims, 25" Dirt Hooks

11-27-2010, 10:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
68dave Honda Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Baltimore,Md. Posts: 174	Funny you mention gn-4 because i was at the dealer today and i was considering the gn-4 synthetic, but i wanted to wait and see what you guys recommended. What part of Penn. are you from? Us guys from baltimore ride off of I-81 in minersville, Pa.

11-28-2010, 12:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
68dave Honda Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Baltimore,Md. Posts: 174	Thanks h22ate!

12-01-2010, 06:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
chrisb Honda Lover Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West NJ Posts: 456	Hey 68 Dave, Is that RAC where you guys go in Minersville. I'm about 1 hr away.

12-01-2010, 07:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
68dave Honda Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Baltimore,Md. Posts: 174	Chrisb, what do you mean RAC? It's exit #116 off of I-81 minersville, but we make the left off the exit towards schmokin. I've heard that the property is owned by a coal mining company.

12-02-2010, 03:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
Bushwhacker Honda Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 3	I run AMSOIL in every piece of equipment i have including my 2006 Rancher. It's excellent oil. Im sure GN-4 is good too but Honda's top race teams even run AMSOIL in their bikes. Thats gotta tell ya something about AMSOIL. __________________ Bushwhacker 2006 Rancher http://www.ridehardsynthetics.com

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