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TRXRIDER4567
10-04-2009, 08:40 AM
I just got a 2005 kfx 400 with minimal hours.. i just wanted to change the oil out and all other fluids and i have a few questions.. i no how to change it but what oil is suffiecent (maxima 10-40???) and does the kfx400 share the motor oil with the transmission or is there a separate resivoir empty and then refill? thank you for your time!

Supr Truckr
10-06-2009, 03:09 PM
What kind of oil depends on what the temp is were you live during diffirent seasons,i live in florida i use 15w-50 keeps it running a little cooler all day, during the summer time.Your trans fluid is your motor oil go to advance auto and ask for valvoline 4-cycle motor oil DO NOT USE reg oil you will burn your clutch up fast.

cataway
10-06-2009, 08:34 PM
Suzuki says to use a SF or SG 10 w 40 this would of course be a non synthetic oil , tho synthetic oil its the best oil for the engine but its to slippery for the clutch, yes it will work but i found that if your going to be doing a fair a mount of drag racing as i do then expect the clutch to slip.....................alot.


hard to believe a oil can be to good.

Supr Truckr
10-07-2009, 08:10 AM
SJ or SG is the oil type that suzuki calls for.I have the manual if it had a synthic before then cont to use it, but if not then run reg 4-cycle oil,and if your in a hotter climate it should be thicker so it doesnt break down as fast.

TRXRIDER4567
10-07-2009, 04:14 PM
thanks guys problem solved!