sea and snow news flash!

[srt20]

I guess for me I was shocked at the compression of the sled after 7000K miles (150). Maybe it happens more often than I thought but I expected the dealer to say compression of 120 or worse... Is this impressive as I think or does this happen often? Assuming the chemist does know what he is talking about, a fail wouldn't guarantee a problem, it is just not one of the better oils he would recommend. I decided to buy the cheapest passing oil and got better results than expected. That is why I am interested to hear other stories than just mine. For example Sea and Snow JT4 is about $22/gallon. If everyone has as good a result as mine then it seems a good choice - chemist or no chemist. If others say they blew there motors on it then I will be a little more worried.

Compression numbers can vary widely from tester to tester. Also amount of oil makes a big difference. Hot or cold engine makes a difference. Not saying your engine was or wasn't in excellent condition just saying psi numbers can easily be skewed, intentional or not.

I know of no one that has good solid evidence that their 2stroke burned down or blew up or whatever because of the quality of the oil used. If you have an oil brand picked out that you are comfortable with, then you are probably good to go.

 

[russholio]

I guess for me I was shocked at the compression of the sled after 7000K miles (150). Maybe it happens more often than I thought but I expected the dealer to say compression of 120 or worse... Is this impressive as I think or does this happen often? Assuming the chemist does know what he is talking about, a fail wouldn't guarantee a problem, it is just not one of the better oils he would recommend. I decided to buy the cheapest passing oil and got better results than expected. That is why I am interested to hear other stories than just mine. For example Sea and Snow JT4 is about $22/gallon. If everyone has as good a result as mine then it seems a good choice - chemist or no chemist. If others say they blew there motors on it then I will be a little more worried.

I would say it's impressive, or at least much better than many people report getting. I had just over 10k on mine with similar compression, untouched internally at the time I sold it, and I used at least three different oils in it. My personal feeling is, it has more to do with preventative maintenance, how you take care of it, and your riding style, than it does with oil. JMHO.

 

[polarisrider1]

Where does Polaris say their Gold is better than their Blue? How is it better? Just curious.

The gold is for Power Valves. On my 2012 RMK , Poo wanted me to run a full tank of blue oil thru for break in with another quart in tank on first tank. then on to Gold. The gold is more of a synthetic and the blue is more of a true oil base. I checked with my brother in law who has my 01 800 Edge (pre valve sled)with 18,500 miles on it and has always used blue. He said not sure of compression but says it still runs like a raped ape. It is on its 4th track due to stud pull threw, etc. and 3rd speedo bearing, and 2nd voltage regulator. That sled runs real high on oil consumption. plugs every 2-3000 miles. I suspect the amount of oil plays heavy in its longevity. I also sold him a 1998 440 fan (Fuji) touring sled that has 26,000 miles on it with Poo blue.

 

[chiefcheese]

Have 2 Poo 600's with 7k. Both have been drinking Mystic JT-4 syn for the better part of all but 1500 miles. Nothing other than maintenance (clean valves and new plugs/filter). No issues thus far so my confidence in it is pretty high. Getting a new sled this year and won't hesitate to put it in. It meets the spec for warranty so what's the big deal.

 

[pez]

my rebate came is 21 days. If gas prices continue their drop, I may even get two tanks out of the check!