What oil to run? - Kawasaki KFX450 Forum

carfanatic · 08-25-2008, 10:19 AM

I've done 3 oil changes on my 450, would like to change over to a synthetic, what kind is best? Also what weight?

mxrider38 · 08-25-2008, 09:04 PM

Try shell rotella. I know its diesel oil but alot of teams run it. Can't tell you the technical but it works.

offroadhunter · 08-25-2008, 09:40 PM

You can search around on this topic, it's been covered many times and there should be tons of archives on it.

Dave Davis · 08-26-2008, 08:38 AM

QUOTE (offroadhunter @ Aug 25 2008, 10:41 PM)

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You can search around on this topic, it's been covered many times and there should be tons of archives on it.

I run Amsoil 0-w40 in both my quads

carfanatic · 08-26-2008, 09:20 AM

I just ordered some klots sythetic, in the factory wieght see how she goes.

kevinpowerski · 09-03-2008, 09:07 AM

I am really happy with silkolene but have also heard of some guys using shell rotella

sandmanKFX450R · 09-09-2008, 10:11 PM

YamaLube 20-50 SummerTime 10-40 The rest or the time!

mxrider38 · 09-10-2008, 06:11 PM

QUOTE (kevinpowerski @ Sep 3 2008, 09:08 AM)

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I am really happy with silkolene but have also heard of some guys using shell rotella

You are right. It sounds stupid but alot of teams use it. They will go as far as to put it in the bottles of the company they are sponsored by.

carfanatic · 09-10-2008, 06:13 PM

whats so good about it

mxrider38 · 09-10-2008, 06:19 PM

Can't tell you the chemical breakdown , but have been told that it has to do with the additives in it. You figure it's a diesel oil and what do diesels operate under. They are a high stress motor with the turbo adding boost which is like you putting a high compression piston in your bike. It adds a high heat load and puts alot of strain on the oil. Most oils will break down under these circumstances. Alot of these companies out here don't even make their own oil. I would be willing to bet that half of them get thier oil from the same company. So you will not see significant differances.

08-25-2008, 09:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
mxrider38 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mechanicsville, MD Posts: 115	Try shell rotella. I know its diesel oil but alot of teams run it. Can't tell you the technical but it works. __________________ Fully built Dasa motor(close to 60 hp), Dasa intake & pipe, Hinson clutch basket,PC III, PWR radiator & hoses, Roll Design steering stem & control arms, Elka factory front/rear shock, Elka system 3 stabilizer, Ims-Roll nerf bars, footpegs, front/rear grab bars & hand guards, Quad-Tech hump seat, hood scoop & rad. scoop, Renthal bars, Douglas wheels, Streamline front/rear brake lines, RPM axle, One Industries graphics, and prolly some other stuff i forgot!

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sandmanKFX450R Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 53	YamaLube 20-50 SummerTime 10-40 The rest or the time! __________________ 2008 KFX450R White/Black FuelATV Intake PCIII Dasa Pipe 13" IMS Billet Gas Cap (Silver) SandStar Front Sand tires Turbo 8 paddle rear Paddle tires CV4 Silicone Hoses (Green) Pro-Wheel Nerf's Pro Amour Front Bull Horn Bumper Engine Ice Fuel ATV Brake block off Sold: 2003 Suzuki LTZ 400 (stock) 2000 Honda TRX 250EX (stock) 2000 Yamaha Blaster w/vitto kit

09-10-2008, 06:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
mxrider38 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mechanicsville, MD Posts: 115	Can't tell you the chemical breakdown , but have been told that it has to do with the additives in it. You figure it's a diesel oil and what do diesels operate under. They are a high stress motor with the turbo adding boost which is like you putting a high compression piston in your bike. It adds a high heat load and puts alot of strain on the oil. Most oils will break down under these circumstances. Alot of these companies out here don't even make their own oil. I would be willing to bet that half of them get thier oil from the same company. So you will not see significant differances. __________________ Fully built Dasa motor(close to 60 hp), Dasa intake & pipe, Hinson clutch basket,PC III, PWR radiator & hoses, Roll Design steering stem & control arms, Elka factory front/rear shock, Elka system 3 stabilizer, Ims-Roll nerf bars, footpegs, front/rear grab bars & hand guards, Quad-Tech hump seat, hood scoop & rad. scoop, Renthal bars, Douglas wheels, Streamline front/rear brake lines, RPM axle, One Industries graphics, and prolly some other stuff i forgot!

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08-25-2008, 10:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
carfanatic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 171	I've done 3 oil changes on my 450, would like to change over to a synthetic, what kind is best? Also what weight?

08-25-2008, 09:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
offroadhunter Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Anthem, AZ Posts: 637	You can search around on this topic, it's been covered many times and there should be tons of archives on it.

08-26-2008, 09:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
carfanatic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 171	I just ordered some klots sythetic, in the factory wieght see how she goes.

09-03-2008, 09:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
kevinpowerski Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: colorado Posts: 83	I am really happy with silkolene but have also heard of some guys using shell rotella

09-10-2008, 06:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
carfanatic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 171	whats so good about it

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