What kind of oil does a 50cc ATV take?

For most riding conditions, the recommended 10W-40 oil will be more than adequate to lubricate the ATV’s engine. As temperatures drop below 30º Fahrenheit, a thinner — less viscous — 5W-40 oil should be used to help the engine operate properly until it is warmed up to operating temperature.

What kind of oil does a 4-stroke 4 wheeler take?

Traditional automotive motor oils are usually 10W-30 or 5W-20 viscosity; however, Polaris for instance, uses a 5W-50 viscosity for their off-road engines.

What oil is best for an ATV?

Editor’s Choice: Factory Brands. The manufacturer of your specific machine designed it to work with its brand of in-house oil.
Maxima. Maxima has been in the game since 1979 and has been a leader in producing American-made lubricants ever since.
AMSOIL.
Lucas Oil.
Bel-Ray.

Can I use regular oil in my ATV?

you can use any brand of oil, just make sure it is the proper viscosity and that it is ATV oil, NOT automobile oil. the car oil is formulated just for the engine, whereas the atv oil is synthetic, and is used to lube the tranny and clutch.

Can I use 10w30 in my quad?

As long as it’s wet clutch safe, it should be fine.

Can I use 10W30 instead of 10w40 in my ATV?

The difference between 10w30 and 10w40 is almost nothing. If you ride where it is really hot use the 10w40. Most importantly NEVER use energy conserving oil. It is best to use JASO MA rated oil.

Is ATV and car oil the same?

You should not use regular motor oil in an ATV. Regular motor oil is made for cars and trucks and is not going to live up to the same standard that the more intricate friction ratings of your ATV needs. It is best to use ATV-specific oil, or at least an oil that is of the same nature as an ATV-specific oil.

Can I mix 10w40 with 10W30?

Mixing 10W30 with 10W40 Some say that mixing them is fine as long as you don’t live in freezing weather. Even if you put together synthetic and conventional blends of these motor oils, they show no harm to your vehicle.

Is 10w40 good for high-mileage?

A: Yes. This is a practical method to improve oil pressure in an older, high-mileage engine. The slightly thicker oil film from the heavier base weight oil – 10W – can help protect worn engine bearings as well.

Is it OK to put 10W40 in a 5w30?

The recommended oil viscosity for your vehicle, according to Kia documentation, is 10W-40. If you drive the vehicle in exceptionally cold weather, well below 32 degrees, you can use 5W-30 oil but even 10W-40 is still perfectly OK to use if outdoor temperatures are below freezing.