Chaincase oil???????

[snowmobilewildman]

Just wondering what everyone is using for chaincase lube? Is stock ok for your brand machine, or is there a cheaper oil out there that will work good across the board??

 

[indy_500]

a quart is only $12 for any major brand (amsoil or klotz, etc.) including oem. That quart gets you 4 fillups so i wouldn't get that "gear lube" cheapo farm stuff.

 

[danzo]

Ive used the stuff from Fleet Farm with no problems at all. Guess it just depends on what you want to spend.

 

[snowmobilewildman]

Well I'm looking for input, having six to eight sleds to get ready each season (depending if another sled enters the stable during the summer). Been just running oil for each brand. Heard of some guys just using tranny fluid in the chaincase. Opinions???

 

[indy_500]

Well I'm looking for input, having six to eight sleds to get ready each season (depending if another sled enters the stable during the summer). Been just running oil for each brand. Heard of some guys just using tranny fluid in the chaincase. Opinions???

Tranny fluid would work, but i'd personally stick with chaincase oil. jmo

 

[srt20]

This is a topic that gets some pretty different opinions. If your not sure, and dont wanna chance it, stick to oem. Otherwise run whatever you want. Remember, polaris(maybe others too) uses a hyvo chain. Supposedly you need to use the proper lube for a hyvo chain. I use OEM, and I dont remember what a qt cost me last time, but I dont think it was $12. Less I thought, but idk.

 

[snowmobilewildman]

The tranny fluid thing is from all the guys that I pit for that run the water-cross circuit in the summer. After talking to a couple of them, they run it in there winter sleds also. Have been running factory lubes in mine, just thinking bang for the buck with bacsically a fleet of sleds it would cut cost down sum.

 

[xcsp]

Just wondering what everyone is using for chaincase lube? Is stock ok for your brand machine, or is there a cheaper oil out there that will work good across the board??

Cheaper isn't always better.

As long as the oil meets the specs by the sled manufacturer, that's what I would be concerned with.

Nobody wants expensive driveline repairs.

 

[indy_500]

Nobody wants expensive driveline repairs.

very true, i had a 94 indy classic touring 500. All of the drive bearings must've been shot. The splinin on the end of the driveshaft was twisted, the chain was barely hanging on, one of the gears was missing several teeth, the jackshaft was bent, and the whole housing had a crack across it. Talk about an expensive repair. It's something that is as simple as changing oil and replacing bearings.

 

[ubee]

I have owned many Polaris sleds and found most case case repairs are caused by improper chain tension. The chains stretch and need to be checked every 500 miles and use premium lube !

 

[mxz500rider]

I use 50wt synthetic tranny fluid in my 02 Polaris 600

 

[mjkaliszak]

I have been running the " synthetic " stuff from wallyworld in everything except my AC. The cheapest sled I own ( something is wrong with this picture ) After much debate and picking up on that stupid " Diamond Drive " snake oil , you better use it stuff.... I run the AC DD juice @ $15 for 12 oz from the dealer . I personally believe that changing the oil is more important than some low end - high end wacko superstition I have running thru my head. BUT on the other hand, my F6 has about 7800 miles on it and no drive problems what so ever. I must be in " Seinfeld " mode this morning , a lot to say about nothing !

 

[aesynthetics]

Amsoil chaincase lube

Amsoil chaincase lube has pressure addit Synthetic Chain Case Oil (TCC)
AMSOIL Synthetic Chain Case Oil provides superior protection and performance for enclosed chains. Ideal for snowmobiles, ATVs and general equipment. Extreme pressure additives provide extra wear protection. Extends chain life repels water, and inhibits rust, oxidation and foam. Superior low temperature starting, performance and protection.

See Pricing Information or Place an OrderPackage sizes include:

12-oz. Bottle
12-oz/ Bottles (case of 6)


AMSOIL Synthetic Chain Case Oil (TCC) can be used to replace the following ATV and snowmobile OEM fluids:
Arctic Cat
Chain Lube #0636-029
#4639-363
Transmission Lube #0636-817
#1639-247
#4639-364
Synthetic ACT Gearcase Fluid #4639-025
#4639-361
#4639-362

Bombardier / Ski-Doo / Can-Am
XP-S Mineral Chaincase Oil #413801900
XP-S Synthetic Chaincase Oil #413803300

Polaris
Synthetic Gearcase Lube #2871280
#2871478
SCL Chaincase Lubricant #2872951
#2872952
#2873105
#2873106
AGL ATV Gearcase Lubricant #2873602
#2873603
#2873604

Yamaha
Snowmobile Chaincase Lube


Best protection for the money.

 

[ezra]

I ran synthetic ATF for yrs and yrs started cuz all my drag race buds used it so I used it in the drag sled then all the sleds never a issue now with DD I use cat DD fluid

 

[eao]

The AMSOIL Synthetic Chaincase oil lists for $6.35/12oz bottle, $6.24 each by the 6-pk.

I have cases of it in stock, in the copper country see me.

 

[eyeman]

I have always used tranny fluid and never had a failure. Had a chain get loose one time (my fault) and the slipping/grinding sound was ugly. I thought for sure there'd be parts failures, but after opening her up everything was fine. If tranny fluid worked under those conditions I pretty sure it'll work under proper conditions.

 

[Switchy600]

All I have ever used is the cheapo Fleet Farm brand gear lube. Ive never had a problem, but if the stuff that is made to go in a snowmobile is not that expensive then get that. jmo