97 Polaris Scrambler question

[tomfromblaine]

I was wondering if I could use a 0-wt-20 or 30 synthetic in it or would a 5wt be better, it's in really good shape and runs well. We only use it to check/repair stands and haul out a deer every now and then, other than that not really and sport riding at all. I would like to know if there is any place on the internet I could check for how to change gear lube and what type lube, spark plug type, that kind of stuff.

Thanks in advance for any help Tom.

[rundrave]

I am going to guess and say this is the 500 scrambler? this was the first year of the 500 4-stroke and its kind of an oddball because its a NON HO motor.

In the older 500's, Polaris had oiling issues. The oil passages in the cams were too small or something to that nature. They have updated the cams so oil passes through the cam better now. Back on earlier models 0w40 kept the cam from goin to toast. It's not much of a problem any more when they made the switch to the HO motor.

I think you would be safe running something like a 10/40 full synthetic or maybe Amsoil 0-40 synthetic. But any reasons besides cost as to why you wouldnt use the Polaris oil?

[tomfromblaine]

Thanks rundrave, I didn't know that was the first year of the 500, I decided to try the Amsoil 0-40, besides helping out with the cams as you mentioned but it may turn over easier in november.

Tom