How often should i change my oil in 400ex

03-14-2002, 06:19 PM

i just got my quad and i read the hole owners manuel but it didnt say how often i should change my oil? so i was wondering if you guys could give me some help on that.

03-15-2002, 09:29 AM

It actually depends on how often you ride it,,but at least 4 times a year would be a good idea. I change mine about 8 times a year minumum..

**Deathbringer** · 03-15-2002, 01:37 PM

After a weekend at the dunes (about 8-16hours) I change it when I get home..I would also recommend going to a Synth for the oil.

Riding Style

Easy rider 20-25hours
Medium rider (get on it a little) 15-20hours
Hard rider (on it all the time/dunes) 10-15hours

Hope that helps you, and that is just my opinion, it comes from no where else, but I have yet to have probs with that ratio.

BTW change the filter everytime..I know people that reuse them once......NO NO NO.

**JabberJaw** · 03-15-2002, 02:06 PM

I change mine every 30 days, and the filter every other time.

**400exBro** · 03-15-2002, 03:43 PM

Run sythetic oil, Kendall and redline are the ones to look at.
I cahnge mine every 20-30 hours and adjust the vavles while your at it, saves time.
Bro

**4punksdad** · 03-17-2002, 11:48 AM

I change mine as soon as it no longer looks crystal clear on the dipstick.......and I change the filter everytime. just changed mine last night as a matter of fact.

**400exRacerX** · 03-17-2002, 03:08 PM

I change mine after every good hard ride.

**honda400exrider** · 03-23-2002, 09:37 AM

i change it every 4-8 tanks of gas

**Adam496** · 03-23-2002, 05:04 PM

after every 2 rides and every time after a race

03-25-2002, 09:15 PM

Change It alot an often oil is cheap motors are not
I change mine about every four rides (10hrs)
or so

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