Which oil do you suggest?

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Redneck_indy

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I know this will start debate like it does every year. But which oil should I run? I just bought a brand new 2015 Polaris Indy 600 and I'm not sure what oil to run through it. In my old sled I just ran sea and snow because I heard it was good and it was nice and cheap. But now with this new sled does it pay to go with the expensive stuff like amsoil or Polaris. I have heard really good things about the mystic sea and snow. Just I am not sure if it would be good enough in a brand new sled. Any suggestions or opinions would be great! Thanks
 
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srt20

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Redneck_indy said:
I know this will start debate like it does every year. But which oil should I run? I just bought a brand new 2015 Polaris Indy 600 and I'm not sure what oil to run through it. In my old sled I just ran sea and snow because I heard it was good and it was nice and cheap. But now with this new sled does it pay to go with the expensive stuff like amsoil or Polaris. I have heard really good things about the mystic sea and snow. Just I am not sure if it would be good enough in a brand new sled. Any suggestions or opinions would be great! Thanks
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Any name brand oil will work fine in your sled. If you want to use sea and snow or Klotz or Polaris, or even Ski Doo oil, it will be fine.
 
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sweeperguy

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I would run Polaris VES Gold during warranty period. If you were to have an engine failure, unlikely with a liberty 600, 1st thing dealer will be looking at is what oil is in it. After that, 1year or 4 year if extended warranty, you would be safe with any top brand formulated for varible exhaust. Variable exhaust oil burns cleaner than regular 2 stroke oil.
 
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Skylar

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If the first thing a dealer does is ask what kind of oil is in it, it's time to find a new dealer.
 
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polarisrider1

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sweeperguy said:
I would run Polaris VES Gold during warranty period. If you were to have an engine failure, unlikely with a liberty 600, 1st thing dealer will be looking at is what oil is in it. After that, 1year or 4 year if extended warranty, you would be safe with any top brand formulated for varible exhaust. Variable exhaust oil burns cleaner than regular 2 stroke oil.
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Agreed. I would add a qt. Of Poo blue to first tank of gas for break in.
 
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snoduke88

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I have always run oem oil. I have been Yamaha oil in my Yamaha's since 1973, never had problem. I put a lot miles on my sleds, This one 2003 V-max, has 17,644 miles and still has 128# complesion!
 
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I use Polaris Gold VES, but many people use Sea and Snow and swear by it. I don't think you can go wrong. I've said this before, but I don't ever remember a 2 stroke snowmobile engine failure being blamed on the oil. It's very rare, if ever. Use whatever you want.
 
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ezra

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only sled I would worry about sea and snow or any aftermarket oil would prob be the cat c tec. and I would only worry about it if it were going to be very cold .
 
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snoeatr

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Even under warranty you are not required to use oem oil. I bought a new sled 2 years ago and asked dealer. He said it doesnt need to be polaris oil just dont run anything that is junk. I. E. doesnt meet same oil ratings. My second tank and on has been mystik synthetic runs like a top. Same liberty 600
 
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sweeperguy

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snoeatr said:
Even under warranty you are not required to use oem oil. I bought a new sled 2 years ago and asked dealer. He said it doesnt need to be polaris oil just dont run anything that is junk. I. E. doesnt meet same oil ratings. My second tank and on has been mystik synthetic runs like a top. Same liberty 600
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Must be different dealers then. When my 12 IQ burnt down, they asked me right away what oil, said Polaris even sometimes asks for samples. Sled had 317 miles so it was the oil that was in it from the dealer. Had topped it off but still . Could be they were just being dinks, cuz I've had problems with that dealer with other service issues.
Bought a new sled and it wasn't from them! Don't these places realize sales is a one time deal, but the service department is where you make customers for life.
 
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eao

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Many ATV/UTV/Snowmobile dealers use scare tactics to sell OEM-branded oil. Use of AMSOIL Synthetic ATV/UTV/Snowmobile lubricants will not void factory warranties. ATV/UTV/Snowmobile lubricants are high-performance replacements for vehicle manufacture-branded products and also backed by the AMSOIL Limited Warranty.
 
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whitedust

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sweeperguy said:
Must be different dealers then. When my 12 IQ burnt down, they asked me right away what oil, said Polaris even sometimes asks for samples. Sled had 317 miles so it was the oil that was in it from the dealer. Had topped it off but still . Could be they were just being dinks, cuz I've had problems with that dealer with other service issues.
Bought a new sled and it wasn't from them! Don't these places realize sales is a one time deal, but the service department is where you make customers for life.
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Try Pat's excellent service department! Worth the trip at least with Yamaha sleds.
 
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sweeperguy

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whitedust said:
Try Pat's excellent service department! Worth the trip at least with Yamaha sleds.
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If he was a little closer I would for sure, his service dept is second to none. Its 5 hrs 15 min drive for me to him. they saved a 4 day trip i was on last Dec 10. My IQ had just got motor rebuilt after a burn down got to the UP, running like crap. Brought it in to Kip, they found the main jet in carb came out and put me back together in a couple hours, Saved the trip.
Twice I came real close to doing a deal with him, Kip was going to give me fantastic trade value on my sled, I just couldn't quite come up with the difference.
 
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eao

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<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--> Generally, the public is unaware that it is illegal for a vehicle manufacturer (and that includes ALL vehicles) to tie the warranty of its product to the use of the manufacturers own lubricant.

Federal law seeks to ensure competition within the marketplace and that specifically includes guaranteeing continued warranty coverage outside of the OEM-branded lubricants. In short, you have the right to use the oil of your choice.
If the lubricant did not cause the problem, the OEM warranty cannot be voided, period. Any dealer that tells you that is being dishonest.
 
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