Chaincase Oil spec 2006 Switchback 600 HO

[snowdance]

I'm changing my chaincase oil. Actually replacing the cover and gasket for the cover. I'm not going to use the "Polaris" brand. I can't find a spec in the owners manual or service manual. What is the recommended weight and non-Polaris brand? Synthetic, non-synthetic? TIA

 

[eao]

You will get recommendation of everything from engine oil to cooking oil.

If you want to support a Wisconsin based company, then try this.

AMSOIL Synthetic Chain Case Oil (TCC) can be used to replace the following ATV and snowmobile OEM fluids:
Polaris
Synthetic Gearcase Lube
#2871280
#2871478
SCL Chaincase Lubricant
#2872951
#2872952
#2873105
#2873106
AGL ATV Gearcase Lubricant
#2873602
#2873603
#2873604

 

[dschultz]

use any type of oil you have, its just lubin the chain and bearings

 

[mxz500rider]

I use 50wt syn trans fluid.

 

[simonsr1]

use any type of oil you have, its just lubin the chain and bearings

Bearings are sealed, oil is for chain and gears only

 

[doodad]

Bearings are sealed, oil is for chain and gears only

I beg to differ...

 

[NapaMatt]

Just use ATF..

Found a a local Napa Store ## 75-200

 

[simonsr1]

I beg to differ...

thats your 2cents, lower bearing is barely in the oil, upper bearing isnt even close to the oil, might get a little spash on the out seal, keeps the outer seal well lubricated, same bearings that are used for all the idler wheels in the rear suspension, no lube there

 

[snowdance]

Mobil-1 75-90 synthetic gear lube.

I was just going to buy the polaris brand, but forgot when I was at the dealer. I went to the local auto parts store and picked up Mobil-1 75W-90 synthetic gear lube. Would there be any reason this would not be a good idea to use this?

 

[dschultz]

thats your 2cents, lower bearing is barely in the oil, upper bearing isnt even close to the oil, might get a little spash on the out seal, keeps the outer seal well lubricated, same bearings that are used for all the idler wheels in the rear suspension, no lube there

take apart one of those bearings in the case after they have some good miles on them, most the time they are still like new unlike the suspension bearings.

 

[doodad]

take apart one of those bearings in the case after they have some good miles on them, most the time they are still like new unlike the suspension bearings.

Exactly.....enough said.

 

[polarisrider1]

I beg to differ...

some are.

 

[polarisrider1]

Poo or Amsoil synthetic are both recomended for Poo chaincases. I think it takes 12 oz. Don't try to reinvent the wheel. They want synthetic chain case oil in there.

 

[indy_500]

take apart one of those bearings in the case after they have some good miles on them, most the time they are still like new unlike the suspension bearings.

x2, those bearings should last a good 10,000 miles.

 

[groomerdriver]

I was just going to buy the polaris brand, but forgot when I was at the dealer. I went to the local auto parts store and picked up Mobil-1 75W-90 synthetic gear lube. Would there be any reason this would not be a good idea to use this?

Have used this in my chaincases for over 10 years without issue. Approaching 10k miles on my Vector and chain, gears, etc. look like new....I know they're not but they still look like it! Other sleds up to 7k miles and no issues either.

Whatever you decide, just make sure it's synthetic.

 

[polarisrider1]

If you decide to go with any old oil at least make sure it is non detergent. Nothing like a foaming chain case to wreck your day.

 

[simonsr1]

if you decide to go with any old oil at least make sure it is non detergent. Nothing like a foaming chain case to wreck your day.

good point!

 

[motor_slut]

Chaincase oil is GL rated so it is a gearlube. You won't find that on any OEM bottle but it's essentially some 75-90 synthetic gear lube.