stoney Posted November 12, 2023 Author Share Posted November 12, 2023 I got some used oil still in “good” shape for cheap cheap too if ya interested. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted November 12, 2023 Author Share Posted November 12, 2023 5 minutes ago, volunteer2 said: ha ha not really a tall boy guy except good craft beer then in a real glass glass reg bottles are for me now wait for the slider replacement that's a different animal 🙃 I like my cans, easier to travel with and fits better in garage beer fridge 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volunteer2 Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 18 minutes ago, wrightonalan said: same here but buy oil filter and gaskets from dealer and buy oil somewhere else .No warranty so dont have to worry about that .Very easy after you do it a few times .Sliders pretty basic too Yup one of our riding buddies says that mobile 1 oil its what his c8 corvette calls for and thats what he uses Im in warranty and think best to go with BRP stuff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volunteer2 Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, stoney said: I like my cans, easier to travel with and fits better in garage beer fridge yup for sure on that now that we have a permanent trailer I got into cans in my Bubba mug a must when you leave the site LOL We are getting beer here at the brewery and dont laugh 3 cases for 90 bucks all in its Laker lager Deal is Sun Mon Tues but its a pain to take to the trailer The brewery had cans on a deal before a long weekend but I wasnt home arg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 12 hours ago, volunteer2 said: Yup one of our riding buddies says that mobile 1 oil its what his c8 corvette calls for and thats what he uses Im in warranty and think best to go with BRP stuff Mobil one is good oil though. You ever buy oil change kits from Amazon. They sell brp ones I noticed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrightonalan Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 i use mobile one ,buy when on sale .Filter and gaskets around 30 bucks.Mobile one for almost 5L $35 or less on sale .skidoo oil change kit ,$118 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 59 minutes ago, wrightonalan said: i use mobile one ,buy when on sale .Filter and gaskets around 30 bucks.Mobile one for almost 5L $35 or less on sale .skidoo oil change kit ,$118 How do you get proper filter and gaskets part number for a snowmobile though? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAT RIDER Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Most manufactures you may look up online for part numbers per your application. Filters can be cross referenced. Do your home work on filters, some low quality, some very good. Just because its a brand name and company has a good marketing progam does not neccessary make it a quality item. If your in warranty I would use OEM filter. I would think gaskets have to come from dealer? My old Artic Cat sled had a spin on filter. New Doo I think is a cartridge type that will require gasket or o ring? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted November 12, 2023 Author Share Posted November 12, 2023 2 hours ago, CAT RIDER said: Most manufactures you may look up online for part numbers per your application. Filters can be cross referenced. Do your home work on filters, some low quality, some very good. Just because its a brand name and company has a good marketing progam does not neccessary make it a quality item. If your in warranty I would use OEM filter. I would think gaskets have to come from dealer? My old Artic Cat sled had a spin on filter. New Doo I think is a cartridge type that will require gasket or o ring? Correct, oil filter cartridge with o-ring for oil filter compartment lid. The Doo kit is just easy, imo…regardless of warranty or not. I think around 120 ish. comes with oil, filter and o-rings/seals for both filter and two drain plugs. Sure could buy for less, not sure how much less, maybe 80 bucks if you piece it all out, just a guess. But to each their own. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted November 12, 2023 Author Share Posted November 12, 2023 3 hours ago, wrightonalan said: i use mobile one ,buy when on sale .Filter and gaskets around 30 bucks.Mobile one for almost 5L $35 or less on sale .skidoo oil change kit ,$118 Sorry, I missed this reply - there ya go, 60 to 70 to piece it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAT RIDER Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Ageed , I use OEM kits and oil, just putting it out there for whom choose to do otherwise, one of my riding buddies just picked up a new 24 Turbo R doo, just over 27K out the door, No point in cheaping out on iol and filters! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrightonalan Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 9 hours ago, Strong Farmer said: How do you get proper filter and gaskets part number for a snowmobile though? Thanks i buy filter and gaskets from skidoo,reason i bought my own oil is because skidoo kit use to have only semi synthetic for 1200 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 8 hours ago, stoney said: Correct, oil filter cartridge with o-ring for oil filter compartment lid. The Doo kit is just easy, imo…regardless of warranty or not. I think around 120 ish. comes with oil, filter and o-rings/seals for both filter and two drain plugs. Sure could buy for less, not sure how much less, maybe 80 bucks if you piece it all out, just a guess. But to each their own. You ever order kits online and have them delivered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted November 13, 2023 Author Share Posted November 13, 2023 36 minutes ago, Strong Farmer said: You ever order kits online and have them delivered? Nope. Rather pop into dealer and pickup the complete kit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catinental couch Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 FWIW changing the oil on any engine without changing the filter is like putting on a clean pair of pants while still wearing a shitty diaper!! Oil and filters are cheap! Engines are not!! 4 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 I have not been overly motivated to work on the sled with the slow start, but other than waiting for a few more pieces/kit to arrive and be installed, most is done….hoping last pieces come in this week so all can be buttoned up and ready for some trails. - Trailer guides installed/replaced - Fuel tank sock and filter replaced and tank cleaned - Primary clutch serviced, cleaned sheaves and replaced belt - Sliders replaced - skid shocks both rebuilt and inspected skid/idler wheels, all good - Limiter strap adjuster installed - found broken bolt on toe hold so replaced that - replaced comfort seat with a used/new to me seat With the lack of activity around here as of late, figured I’d update with something sledding related…other than the crazy weather. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMSOMAIR Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 I believe the oil filter interval on the Apexes was every 20,000kms after the initial oil change after break in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidooboy Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 On 1/7/2024 at 10:16 PM, RAMSOMAIR said: I believe the oil filter interval on the Apexes was every 20,000kms after the initial oil change after break in. That is way too long on any internal combustion engine. Even with full synthetic, and a good quality filter I try not to go over 10,000 km on autos, trucks. On our motorcycles (street), it is less than 3000kms. Higher revving/load engines, will need more frequent intervals, throw in condensation, and you need more changes, more often. It is cheap insurance, for motor longevity. Ski 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 5 minutes ago, skidooboy said: That is way too long on any internal combustion engine. Even with full synthetic, and a good quality filter I try not to go over 10,000 km on autos, trucks. On our motorcycles (street), it is less than 3000kms. Higher revving/load engines, will need more frequent intervals, throw in condensation, and you need more changes, more often. It is cheap insurance, for motor longevity. Ski I was thinking the exact same - that is nuts and who would do that, but than again some also reuse old filters too to save a buck or two and a few minutes.....LOL! My truck with full synthetic is 10K, before the gauge tells me too. I would never leave old oil in my sled after the winter whether it be engine oil or chain case......although I did always leave my 2-stroke oil in the canister and never changes that...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PISTON LAKE CRUISER Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 On 1/7/2024 at 10:16 PM, RAMSOMAIR said: I believe the oil filter interval on the Apexes was every 20,000kms after the initial oil change after break in. You are correct Ransomair. I just checked my manual for the 1049 engine and that's exactly what it states. While I prefer not to adhere to that schedule I don't believe for a minute that Yamaha would put that in print if they weren't confident in that schedule. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 8 minutes ago, PISTON LAKE CRUISER said: You are correct Ransomair. I just checked my manual for the 1049 engine and that's exactly what it states. While I prefer not to adhere to that schedule I don't believe for a minute that Yamaha would put that in print if they weren't confident in that schedule. Curious, if you had a warranty claim, how did Yamaha handle them? I ask because I recall people always stating they were the worst for dealing with warranty stuff, but of course you know you only hear the bad on the interwebs and sometimes there is more to the story than meets the eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMSOMAIR Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 12 minutes ago, PISTON LAKE CRUISER said: You are correct Ransomair. I just checked my manual for the 1049 engine and that's exactly what it states. While I prefer not to adhere to that schedule I don't believe for a minute that Yamaha would put that in print if they weren't confident in that schedule. I fully agree. However, I change my filter when I change my oil. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 2 minutes ago, RAMSOMAIR said: I fully agree. However, I change my filter when I change my oil. LOL - nothing worse than having a shower and putting on dirty underwear or better yet, putting on a clean pair of pants while still wearing a shitty diaper.......lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMSOMAIR Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidooboy Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 4 hours ago, PISTON LAKE CRUISER said: You are correct Ransomair. I just checked my manual for the 1049 engine and that's exactly what it states. While I prefer not to adhere to that schedule I don't believe for a minute that Yamaha would put that in print if they weren't confident in that schedule. They (Yamaha) dont care. They just need to get you through the warranty period. Then they can wash their hands of you. Just like Toyota and the 10,000 mile (mile) oil changes... No thank you Toyota. Ski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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