P700 5w-50 engine oil

[JRP]

I have a bunch of 5w-50 oil left over from my previous Polaris machines and was planning on using it in the 2015 Pioneer 700-2 that I recently purchased. I am not very concerned about it but I thought I might as well be safe and ask if anyone has more knowledge than I do about this subject or has any experience using 5w-50 in Honda machines.

Thanks!

 

[Mopower58]

If I did run it in Alaska I would run it in the summer. The 5w designation is for cold start up, the 50w is for the engine at operating temp. In Alaska I would run a 30w in the winter.

 

[DG Rider]

IMO...the 700 does better with thinner oil. If you did, I would def wait until the height of summer.
Also, is it actually wet clutch rated? Remember, polaris machines don't have clutches, so there is no guarantee that popo oil is.

 

[Bigseff23]

If it's the synthetic PS4 stuff I'm pretty sure it says it's wet clutch compatible. I would probably run it, I live in Florida so I mean it's 85 plus every day but maybe not somewhere where it's cold lol

 

[JRP]

Thanks for the replies! Great thoughts.

It is actually Mobile 1 5w-50 and I think I will go ahead and use it. I don't typically run my machines very often in the winter time anyway since it gets so cold and snowy up here. For me, winter time is when I do most maintenance and upgrades in the garage.

 

[Diyguy]

Is it JASO oil? For wet clutches?

 

[CID]

Lower weight oils tend to be Energy Conserving, you don't want those in your wet clutch. Look for #3 and if it says EC, don't use it.

 

[DG Rider]

Thanks for the replies! Great thoughts.

It is actually Mobile 1 5w-50 and I think I will go ahead and use it. I don't typically run my machines very often in the winter time anyway since it gets so cold and snowy up here. For me, winter time is when I do most maintenance and upgrades in the garage.

A quick search doesn't show any Mobil 5-50 motorcycle oil. Is it JASO rated? If not, don't use it.

 

[JRP]

Ok I see. I am not going to use it anymore. Thanks a bunch

 

[JRP]

Although it does not say energy conserving on the API logo. I did try it considering this fact but the tranny is definitely doing some weird things and shifting rough. I just did a test drive down the road and back. Gonna probably drain and refill with something else.

 

[JRP]

Here is what the front of the bottle looks like

 

[WagginTail]

I've always used Honda oil in my Rincon and Pioneer. Never had issues. I wouldn't use that Mobil 1

 

[Backwoods]

I've always used Honda oil in my Rincon and Pioneer. Never had issues. I wouldn't use that Mobil 1

Honda oil for me n also 0 issues in both 5 and 700.

 

[pappyo]

That is Definately NOT JSOMA compliant oil.
DOESNOT contain the additive REQUIRED for wet clutches
Continue to use & you WILL HAVE Transmission Problems. ( change ASAP )
1st. shifts different then Clutches start to slip & keep getting Worse lots of $$$$$$$$ out of the old wallet.
Correct oil & filter is cheap compared to trans repair or replace.
Oil you have is Main purpose is automotive .

 

[DG Rider]

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Although it does not say energy conserving on the API logo. I did try it considering this fact but the tranny is definitely doing some weird things and shifting rough. I just did a test drive down the road and back. Gonna probably drain and refill with something else.

Here is what the front of the bottle looks like
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No go on that. I kinda had a feeling it might not be. PoPo engines have no "clutch", so they can run it.

There are good and cheap alternatives. Wally worlds Supertech ATV/UTV synthetic is available in a 10-30 and a 10-40. Then there's Rotella T6 5-40. Both very good.

 

[alloutdoors]

Good for you to inquire and get some great input before putting the WRONG premium oil in the machine

 

[alloutdoors]

Depending on where you purchased the oil, you might see if they will simply swap those quarts for something like this Mobil 1 Racing™ 4T 10W-40 motorcycle oil | Mobil™ which is JASO/JASO MA.

As a reference, JASO MA: This is the standard specification for oils that are used within one oil system (where the engine, gearbox and clutch use the same oil). ... JASO MA2: This is a higher standard specification for modern motorcycles. , source What does the JASO oil specification mean?