Honda Big Red 250 - Which oil to put in it?

[vikingmeatwad]

The search function never returns any results but thought you guys would know.

It's a 4 stroke 250. Manual says 10w30 85 to zero degrees F. But was thinking of what would work best to make this thing start well this winter.

Thanks!

[Macgyver55]

For real cold use 5-20 would be ok, otherwise its more money but put in synthetic that is for motorcycles and ATVs.

[vikingmeatwad]

Bump here, Right now I think I will just get tome 5w30 ATV oil at the store this week. Let me know what you guys think.

[McGurk]

Cold weather = 2 quarts of Amsoil 0 weight ATV oil. You won't need it all, and it can be purchased locally at Red Rooster if you need it fast. Otherwise "the oilman" can ship it to you , probably for no more money.

Also check the "What weight oil" thread going on. "theoilman" explains what I use. I think that's what you'd want, too.

[theoilman]

The AMSOIL preferred oil for almost all 4-stroke 4-wheelers is the 4-stroke PowerSports Oil 0W-40. Most Hondas have the engine and transmissions with separate sumps for the oils, so with the engine oil the wet-clutch question doesn't apply. If you want 10W-30 I would recommend the new 10W-30 MotorCycle Oil.