Synthetic oil

Deanoxc · 11-06-2009, 07:27 PM

Is there an advantage to using the brand name synthetic 2 stroke oil, or are the knock-offs that are cheaper as good?

Xtremist · 11-07-2009, 01:33 AM

i run polaris gold in my rmk 700 and ams oil in my apex...... i would just run yamaha oil in yammis, ski-doo in ski-doos, just get it from ur dealer, best for ur sled in my opinion

lilduke · 11-07-2009, 01:39 AM

I use Amsoil interceptor synthetic 2stroke and have no problem. If I run the
cheap chit I foul plugs...My2cents

TravisFader · 11-07-2009, 01:43 AM

I run arctic cat powervalve synthetic in my Yami, why? Cause arctic is the only dealer in town haha. Still works great.

meierjn · 11-07-2009, 08:03 AM

I run the Shell Advance Synthetic. I seems to burn good and goes on sale at Canadian Tire about twice a year during the sledding season.

POWDERSLUT · 11-07-2009, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by meierjn

I run the Shell Advance Synthetic. I seems to burn good and goes on sale at Canadian Tire about twice a year during the sledding season.

deadly oil i run it in both my sleds and my boys dirtbike...sweet smell when burning also...

takethebounce · 11-07-2009, 10:50 AM

I will only run what the manufactuer said I should run in my sled....$13,000 sled, $50 jug of oil VS. $25......No brainer for me. Maybe its just as good but I am not willing to chance it.

moyiesledhead · 11-07-2009, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by POWDERSLUT

deadly oil i run it in both my sleds and my boys dirtbike...sweet smell when burning also...

Another vote for Shell. I've used it in 4 different sleds now and can't remember the last time I actually had to really clean power valves. Always check 'em, and they're always clean.

djpred · 11-07-2009, 05:33 PM

I also run Shell advance synthetic....Never had any issues. It has gone up in price though....even at Canadian tire. Anyone seen it on sale yet?

welder488 · 11-07-2009, 06:17 PM

used only cat oil last year thinking of something new.

Xtremist · 11-07-2009, 08:12 PM

i agree with "takethebounce" i only run the best. what are you riding ttb anyway ?

meierjn · 11-08-2009, 06:54 AM

Originally Posted by djpred

I also run Shell advance synthetic....Never had any issues. It has gone up in price though....even at Canadian tire. Anyone seen it on sale yet?

It hasn't been on sale yet at CT. Hopefully soon.

11-06-2009, 07:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Deanoxc Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brandon MB Posts: 1 Casino Cash: $4200 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts No Classified Ratings	Synthetic oil Is there an advantage to using the brand name synthetic 2 stroke oil, or are the knock-offs that are cheaper as good?

11-07-2009, 01:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
Xtremist Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bowden Posts: 65 Casino Cash: $69000 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post No Classified Ratings	Re: Synthetic oil i run polaris gold in my rmk 700 and ams oil in my apex...... i would just run yamaha oil in yammis, ski-doo in ski-doos, just get it from ur dealer, best for ur sled in my opinion __________________ 06 Turbo Apex 162 06 RMK 700 151 94 Modded CR 500R XTREMIST

11-07-2009, 01:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
lilduke Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: alberta Posts: 68 Casino Cash: $68400 Thanks: 34 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: Synthetic oil I use Amsoil interceptor synthetic 2stroke and have no problem. If I run the cheap chit I foul plugs...My2cents

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TravisFader Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: VegrEVILle Posts: 140 Casino Cash: $102347 Thanks: 9 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: Synthetic oil I run arctic cat powervalve synthetic in my Yami, why? Cause arctic is the only dealer in town haha. Still works great. __________________ -2004 Yamaha SX Viper, 700 Triple, SLP can, BOSS Seat (courtesy of T&T Powersports ) - 1996 Yamaha Warrior, 350 bored out to 380 approx, stage 2 cam.

11-07-2009, 08:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
meierjn Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 141 Casino Cash: $224537 Thanks: 7 Thanked 33 Times in 27 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: Synthetic oil I run the Shell Advance Synthetic. I seems to burn good and goes on sale at Canadian Tire about twice a year during the sledding season.

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11-07-2009, 09:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
POWDERSLUT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Da Loops Posts: 647 Casino Cash: $606280 Thanks: 198 Thanked 553 Times in 296 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: Synthetic oil Originally Posted by meierjn I run the Shell Advance Synthetic. I seems to burn good and goes on sale at Canadian Tire about twice a year during the sledding season. deadly oil i run it in both my sleds and my boys dirtbike...sweet smell when burning also... __________________ 08 800 XP 154 01 800 SUMMIT HM 151

11-07-2009, 10:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
takethebounce Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: calgary Posts: 79 Casino Cash: $76500 Thanks: 13 Thanked 34 Times in 17 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: Synthetic oil I will only run what the manufactuer said I should run in my sled....$13,000 sled, $50 jug of oil VS. $25......No brainer for me. Maybe its just as good but I am not willing to chance it.

11-07-2009, 02:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
moyiesledhead Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Moyie B.C. Posts: 64 Casino Cash: $72500 Thanks: 9 Thanked 33 Times in 20 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: Synthetic oil Originally Posted by POWDERSLUT deadly oil i run it in both my sleds and my boys dirtbike...sweet smell when burning also... Another vote for Shell. I've used it in 4 different sleds now and can't remember the last time I actually had to really clean power valves. Always check 'em, and they're always clean. __________________ Never argue with idiots! They'll drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience!

11-07-2009, 05:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
djpred Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: alberta Posts: 23 Casino Cash: $75730 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: Synthetic oil I also run Shell advance synthetic....Never had any issues. It has gone up in price though....even at Canadian tire. Anyone seen it on sale yet? __________________ 2002 summit 700

11-07-2009, 06:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
welder488 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Saskatchewan Posts: 359 Casino Cash: $435190 Thanks: 53 Thanked 54 Times in 40 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: Synthetic oil used only cat oil last year thinking of something new. __________________ 09 m8 04 GMC Sierra Duramax

11-07-2009, 08:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
Xtremist Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bowden Posts: 65 Casino Cash: $69000 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post No Classified Ratings	Re: Synthetic oil i agree with "takethebounce" i only run the best. what are you riding ttb anyway ? __________________ 06 Turbo Apex 162 06 RMK 700 151 94 Modded CR 500R XTREMIST

11-08-2009, 06:54 AM	#12 (permalink)
meierjn Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 141 Casino Cash: $224537 Thanks: 7 Thanked 33 Times in 27 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: Synthetic oil Originally Posted by djpred I also run Shell advance synthetic....Never had any issues. It has gone up in price though....even at Canadian tire. Anyone seen it on sale yet? It hasn't been on sale yet at CT. Hopefully soon.

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