mineral vs. synthetic

jeremy · Dec 4, 2007

quick question??

My polaris calls for full synthetic, and the dealer recommends mineral for my doo, and i would like to buy bulk just one type,

what are the pros and cons of both, and will I affect anything in my doo running the full synthetic?? i can't see it causing any problems, just looking for a second opinion

JoHNI_T · Dec 4, 2007

Bow cycle told me not to use mineral oil, they think that contributed to the early engine failures doesnt lubricate as well,
use synthetic on booth you cant go wrong

rknight111 · Dec 4, 2007

Here is some info on Amsoil Synthetic

AMSOIL - Two-Cycle Oils - The Fabulous Four

And here you will find some Facts

AMSOIL Corporate Website - Frequently Asked Questions

I run Amsoil Interceptor in every tank right from the first time I filled the tank. You can use synthetics right from new, see the link below

AMSOIL - AMSOIL and Break In on New and Rebuilt Engines

jeremy · Dec 4, 2007

thanks guys

i really like this site for info

OVERKILL 19 · Dec 4, 2007

Full Amsoil Synthetic does not make your eyes water ether!

Slamnek · Dec 4, 2007

Powderchowder runs BRP mineral in his 06 rev from new and it has been trouble free for over 3000 hard miles. He just put new pistons in it and the old ones look new, not a mark on them. My 05 has been run on full BRP synthetic since new and those crapy rings lasted 3000 km (just put a set of RK tech's in) but the brp synthetic BURNS the eyes!!

JoHNI_T · Dec 5, 2007

OVERKILL 19 said:
Full Amsoil Synthetic does not make your eyes water ether!

eyes water?
what do ya mean

2003Summit · Dec 5, 2007

JoHNI_BLaZe said:
eyes water?
what do ya mean

It will be the person behind you that really cares. Havn't you followed a sled and had your eyes burn? Of couse when you are sitting around you might get it a bit too.

jeremy · Dec 17, 2007

i have never had that happen where it makes my eyes burn, how close do you have to follow for that to happen??

Rucky · Dec 17, 2007

It also happens when you warm your sled up, or check how it's running in a garage, or while idling.

catmando · Dec 17, 2007

jeremy said:
i have never had that happen where it makes my eyes burn, how close do you have to follow for that to happen??

See now if you were riding a Cat you would have this problem all the time untill they got out of your way and then it would clear up.. LOL! LMAO!
catmando!
I'm with ya Ron,Amsoil Interceptor in both sleds!

snochuk · Dec 17, 2007

8500km on my 02 summit and 4000 on my 06 on mineral oil and NO problems and no rebuilds but this year I'm trying Amsoil Interceptor. No reason, just to try it as it's supposed to be good and not to pricey.

brew_doo · Dec 17, 2007

I've been using BRP full synthetic and more recently Shell Advance full synthetic in my '04 for 4100 km (since new) and have not had any trouble at all. Just bought the '05 550 that my wife will ride and the guy had that had it used mineral but I think that I will switch to synthetic just because of the track record in my '04. :twocents:

Christa562 · Jan 21, 2012

help 938

OP I can't seem to pm you. _______________ Found it as a good reference, check it out if you need direction:

gibsons · Jan 22, 2012

Re: help 938

here is some good reading info for anyone wanting to take the time. might be surprised about what you run for oil. oil, i know i know!!! - HCS Snowmobile Forums

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