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What kind of oil do you all use???
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Posted by: mrnate400ex

I am thinking about changing what oil i use in my 400ex. i currently use honda gn4. i just want what is best for my engine, and will make it last as long as possible and still have good performance. let me know!!

Posted by: Jumbo747

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Originally posted by mrnate400ex
I am thinking about changing what oil i use in my 400ex. i currently use honda gn4. i just want what is best for my engine, and will make it last as long as possible and still have good performance. let me know!!

you definately would love mobile 1 red cap...thats what im using now & i used to use the gn4 crap....this mobile 1 red cap has nothing that will harm your engine like some people say & it lasts forever. alot of people run it on here

Posted by: mrnate400ex

i guess everyone uses mobile one red cap. what kind of filter do you use?? i'm sure that there are better ones that what honda makes and for cheaper. let me know!

Posted by: AC 400 ex 02

i use torco...great stuff

Posted by: WI_hondaguy

i also use the mobil one red cap oil it works great

Posted by: Jumbo747

right now I am using OEM oil filters but there are these ones on ebay that are reusable for like $20 that i might get soon

Posted by: mrnate400ex

anybody use emgo oil filters?? i see them a lot on ebay. just wonder if they are any good.

Posted by: redroost85

I run Amsoil 0w-40 and it is the schiz!

I also run the Amsoil oil filters too. A little more expensive but you don't have to mess with it as much.

Posted by: mrnate400ex

so, you guys that run the mobil one red cap, do you use the 15-50W??? i know that the manual calls for 10-40W, but is this a problem?? have any of you used the mobil one motorcycle oil?? i looked it up, and it is like 8.99 a quart!!!! anyways, let me know!!

Posted by: jokerman_28

i use mobil 1 15w-50 with k and n oil filter. awesome job.

Posted by: shamisc

AmsOil is GREEAATT!!!

Makes everything so much smoother. Just make sure it's wet clutch compatable.

Posted by: DarkManX

I just use Honda pure synthetic racing oil.. works perfect.

Posted by: jonc623

i use klotz 10w40 oil in mine and stock oil filter

Posted by: ewalker302

I use poulan bar/chain oil & stuff steel wool in the filter hole.

Works Great!

Posted by: jhr400EX

I use Mobil 1 15W-50 red cap and oem oil filters. works great

Posted by: mustang

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Originally posted by ewalker302
I use poulan bar/chain oil & stuff steel wool in the filter hole.

Works Great!

I use the Homelite brand, I found the steel wool thing doesnt work for my application & panty hose are cheaper

Posted by: MOFO

Mobil 1

thats the ONLY oil that goes into ALL of my motor equipment.

Posted by: BIGRED400

http://amsoil.com/products/amf.htm

Posted by: 400EXcrazy

is it ok to use mobil 1 red cap with a hotcam i have heard u shouldnt use synthetic oil with a hotcam

Posted by: ridefastrgetoff

We use 10w-40 and we change it every 8 races. I have done oil analysis on the oil, yes after races, and it just starting to fall off a bit at 10 races, so we stick to 8 races and feel very comfortable with it. A huge money saver after just a few months. The Amsoil filters are great too; 4 micron filters are not easy to come by - Mobil's are between 10 - 20 microns and that is a major difference.

Posted by: outofsight

How much is the mobil1 redcap and where can i get it?

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Originally posted by outofsight
How much is the mobil1 redcap and where can i get it?

Walmart $5 a quart.

Good stuff.

and no it won't hurt a hotcam....

Posted by: hawiianpwr

Amzoil is the best! I also used there oil in my truck and its great. You can go 25,000 miles or one year before you have to change the oil. Can't Beat that!

Posted by: skemp

Amsoil gets my vote. It lasts longer and runs smoother. I wouldn't run it if I didn't think it was a superior oil.
It is funny that you mention putting steel wool into the filter housing. I saw that at work on Monday. You wouldn't believe some of the redneck engineering that I see at the shop sometimes. By the way, Mobil 1 is also good.

Posted by: infantry317

Just got sponsored by Motorex so I'll be giving that a run, before that it had been Motul 15w/50 blended.

Posted by: BeltSlipper

Amsoil 20W-50. You can't beat it!!
I work for Mobil and I'm not high on their oil for quads. I recommend Amsoil!!!!!!

Posted by: miken

Silkolene!

Posted by: ridefastrgetoff

so many of you are believers in Amsoil and are firm believers in what they have to offer. Great to hear from you !

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Posted by: hondarider2006

Mobile 1 15w-50 red cap with stock filter. I had some "Fram" filters now....so I will be running them. Anyone else on here run a Fram filter???

Posted by: infantry317

I just used a Fram oil filter for the first time on the 416. They appear very well made and you get a new o-ring with each one.

Posted by: 2002400ex

i use k&n performance gold oil filters and mobil 1 15w50

Posted by: 250rmike

i dont have a 400ex but in my r i use klotz and have had no problems with it. accually i ran klotz in my premix for a long time then went out riding one day with the same jetting but with honda premix oil in teh smae mixture and the bike burnt a whole through the piston. im not saying itis the fault of the oil cause i will still use the honda oil but i am just saying that i beleive klotz is a quality oil