Oil and Oil filter recommendations on a 2006 z400.. 0 degree thru 90 degree weather.

squale · 12-15-2011, 02:22 PM

I am looking for some engine oil and oil filter suggestions for a 2006 z400. I live in the northeast so the temperatures get down to 0 degrees in the winter and up to 100 degrees in the summer... not sure if there is one type of oil that is good for both winter riding and summer riding?

also.. should I go fully synthetic or regular mix oil?

I just bought this bike used so I don't know what kind of oil is already in the bike.

Thank You

CFM-Z440 · 12-15-2011, 02:45 PM

Amsoil 0w 40 synthetic. It's going to have to be a synthetic of you only want to run one oil.

squale · 12-15-2011, 03:19 PM

okay.. well being that I do NOT know what is currently in the bike... I bought it used so god knows what was in it... assuming it's CONVENTIONAL oil in the bike.. is there any problem switching to a synthetic? anything in particular I need to do different than the owners manual says in terms of changing the oil?

and what oil filters do you recommend?

best/cheapest place to buy this stuff?

rock31 · 12-15-2011, 03:27 PM

no just change it to synthetic and ride the piss out of it

squale · 12-15-2011, 03:30 PM

I guess you mean this stuff right?

AMSOIL Synthetic Four-Stroke Oil

how about oil filters? best/cheapest place online to buy this stuff?

Quote:

Originally Posted by CFM-Z440

Amsoil 0w 40 synthetic. It's going to have to be a synthetic of you only want to run one oil.

Pokoki · 12-15-2011, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squale

I guess you mean this stuff right?

AMSOIL Synthetic Four-Stroke Oil

how about oil filters? best/cheapest place online to buy this stuff?

Everyone will always have a difference of opinions when it comes to oil and filters. Personally, I run Yamalube synthetic 0w40 in all my quads. I've never had an oiling issue ever with my toys. As for filters, I run OEM. They are always in stock, and my dealer is just down the street from me.

Just make sure you check your levels often and replace based on your riding style.

CFM-Z440 · 12-15-2011, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squale

okay.. well being that I do NOT know what is currently in the bike... I bought it used so god knows what was in it... assuming it's CONVENTIONAL oil in the bike.. is there any problem switching to a synthetic? anything in particular I need to do different than the owners manual says in terms of changing the oil?

and what oil filters do you recommend?

best/cheapest place to buy this stuff?

It doesn't matter what's in the bike now. Any horror stories you've heard about synthetic oil mixed with conventional oil are wives tales. I'm not saying that you should run half and half or anything, but you can go back and fourth all you want, and you'll never have a problem.

The procedure in the owner's manual will be fine. Personally I like to do my final oil check with the engine hot (like after riding at least 15 min)

Quote:

Originally Posted by squale

I guess you mean this stuff right?
AMSOIL Synthetic Four-Stroke Oil

how about oil filters? best/cheapest place online to buy this stuff?

Yep, that's the stuff. There are probably local dealers in your area that carry it. It's not cheap oil, but it's really good oil, and it can handle both temp extremes that you will see. I have about the same temp variance here in Minnesota.

As far as filters go, I have used stock, emgo, and K&N and I can't tell any real difference. Emgo seem to be the cheapest, and Advantage cycle sells them in 6 packs. Make sure you change the oil frequently. If your engine is modified, you should change it more frequently than what the service manual says.

Also, don't forget the air filter. It needs to be cleaned and oiled way more often than the oil get's changed depending on your riding conditions. Fail at this and you will take out the intake valves, not to mention wear on the other parts.

squale · 12-15-2011, 04:49 PM

sounds good!

yeah I have a K&N air filter with the dust cover over the filter... I just cleaned it with the K&N Recharge cleaner and oil... then I put the K&N grease on the edge of the filter... so there is a lot of 'grease' now on there to keep it air tight.

I ordered a bunch of OEM oil filters..

I am just having a real pain in the butt time finding this Amsoil oil... does anybody sell it online and ship it to your door? it seems that people do NOT want to ship this stuff

biggiej42 · 12-15-2011, 08:24 PM

I use Klotz MX4 techniplate 10/40 synthetic, and a k&n filter.

Mudslinger11 · 12-15-2011, 09:19 PM

??? Im in ny and that's what I run. The ansoil is everywhere around here. Do you have a parts unlimited dealer anywhere near you? I think that's where my local shop gets there's from?

bparks23 · 12-15-2011, 10:22 PM

I run Mobil 1, easy to find, expensive, but you get what you pay for.

atv4life95 · 12-15-2011, 11:49 PM

I run Rotella 5w-40 full synthetic.. It's cheap, and it works well.. I have also used Mobil 1 4T 10w-40 motorcycle oil, and amsoil. Both are great oils! I always pick up a $6 k&n filter.. Whenever I use the one I have lying around, I buy another one so I'll always be ready for an oil change

Tmeder511 · 12-15-2011, 11:58 PM

I usually run mobile 1 4t racing 10w-40 syn. good stuff but with having two quads its fifty bucks for just oil

. Im now going to try out rotella 5w-40 full syn. I use a K&N oil filter too.

007kfx · 12-16-2011, 12:30 AM

I bought the Kfx And a Rancher new and have run OEM filters in them, and Valvoline 4T stroke full synthetic oil, since day one From the first oil change ..Although I may have to switch to the non syn in the KFX, do to web cams not recomending syn with there cams??? not sure but I will investigate!!

Valvoline.com > Products > Motor Oil > Motorcycle ATV Oil > Valvoline 4T Stroke Full Synthetic Motorcycle Oil

CFM-Z440 · 12-16-2011, 12:48 AM

That's just for break-in

Web wants conventional oil for cam break-in

12-15-2011, 02:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
squale :::Rookie Rider::: Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 19	Oil and Oil filter recommendations on a 2006 z400.. 0 degree thru 90 degree weather. I am looking for some engine oil and oil filter suggestions for a 2006 z400. I live in the northeast so the temperatures get down to 0 degrees in the winter and up to 100 degrees in the summer... not sure if there is one type of oil that is good for both winter riding and summer riding? also.. should I go fully synthetic or regular mix oil? I just bought this bike used so I don't know what kind of oil is already in the bike. Thank You

12-15-2011, 02:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
CFM-Z440 Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 6,437	Amsoil 0w 40 synthetic. It's going to have to be a synthetic of you only want to run one oil. __________________ 03 LT-Z 470 Max Power 12.5:1 94mm Piston, Hot Rods +5 Stroker Crank, Web Cams 539 (+6) IN / 539 EX, with Hot Cams sprockets, Ferrea +1 Valves, LTZ/DRZ springs (IN)DRZ springs (EX), DRZ Manual Decomp. Ported head, FCR 41 with Noss adaptor, Home made intake, Modified HMF Full System, Home made header, Trailtech flywheel, Dyna Programable 54hp 36ft lbs

12-15-2011, 03:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
rock31 :::Mini LT50 Rider::: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: dallas.tx Posts: 120	no just change it to synthetic and ride the piss out of it __________________ 03 z434 cylinderworks BBK w/ J.E. 12:1 piston fmf 4.1 with powerbomb header,k&n air filter, um airbox,itp mxr4 rears,performance cdi,jetted,ebrake chopped, ac rear skid,ac front bumper,elka rec shocks ,13 tooth front 41 tooth rear,g-force axle,fcr-39

12-15-2011, 08:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
biggiej42 :::Official Spammer::: Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,390	I use Klotz MX4 techniplate 10/40 synthetic, and a k&n filter. __________________ 05' Z434 12.5:1CP,Full Yosh TRC,FCR40,175/45,Rat Stack,Dyna Programmable,AMR Coil,KW Valvetrain,536/540 Web's,DID Tchain,PWR Radiator,Raptor petcock,Gunnar Kill,Elka S3 Front+Rear w/link,Roll+1 Stem,GPR Stabilizer,SL Hyd.Clutch,Tag T2,LSR+3 Arms,Burgard+1 Swinger,Quadtech Rad Shrouds,Supersprox 14/40t,UM Air Box,YFZ Calipers,SS Lines,PA Bumper,Asv's,Roll Nerfs/Heels/Pegs,LSR Axcalibar,Douglas G2 Beadlocks/Razr's,Hid,YFZTail,Pwrmadd's,TT Vapor+Dash,CV4's,RickyStator. July 2011 QOTM

12-15-2011, 09:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mudslinger11 :::LT500 Rider::: Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: new york Posts: 1,175	??? Im in ny and that's what I run. The ansoil is everywhere around here. Do you have a parts unlimited dealer anywhere near you? I think that's where my local shop gets there's from? __________________ 03'LTZ462,Port/Polish by TTM, KW valves, Drz springs,TT flywheel, HO Stator, PD impeller, NSHC, DMC exaust, FCR39, flex skrew, FCI intake, np dyna, Elka piggyback fronts, pc frame trans blue, pro armor nerfs, dg skids,bumper, frame guards, prm grab bar, maier plastic, one graphics, tusk xc rims, holeshot hd, braided steel brake lines, x-bars, power madd guards, drd's , moose duel gasser, asv levers, fly start button, PD kill with relay, tusk gas cap, raptor petcock, raptor battery, TT vapor

12-15-2011, 03:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
squale :::Rookie Rider::: Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 19	okay.. well being that I do NOT know what is currently in the bike... I bought it used so god knows what was in it... assuming it's CONVENTIONAL oil in the bike.. is there any problem switching to a synthetic? anything in particular I need to do different than the owners manual says in terms of changing the oil? and what oil filters do you recommend? best/cheapest place to buy this stuff?

12-15-2011, 04:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
squale :::Rookie Rider::: Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 19	sounds good! yeah I have a K&N air filter with the dust cover over the filter... I just cleaned it with the K&N Recharge cleaner and oil... then I put the K&N grease on the edge of the filter... so there is a lot of 'grease' now on there to keep it air tight. I ordered a bunch of OEM oil filters.. I am just having a real pain in the butt time finding this Amsoil oil... does anybody sell it online and ship it to your door? it seems that people do NOT want to ship this stuff

12-15-2011, 10:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
bparks23 :::LT500 Rider::: Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,058	I run Mobil 1, easy to find, expensive, but you get what you pay for. __________________ 2006 Arctic Cat DVX 400 --UNDER CONSTRUCTION--

12-15-2011, 11:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
atv4life95 :::LT500 Rider::: Join Date: May 2011 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 1,245	I run Rotella 5w-40 full synthetic.. It's cheap, and it works well.. I have also used Mobil 1 4T 10w-40 motorcycle oil, and amsoil. Both are great oils! I always pick up a $6 k&n filter.. Whenever I use the one I have lying around, I buy another one so I'll always be ready for an oil change __________________ 2003 Suzuki Z400 - SOLD Fully Worked & Race Ready, '98 Yamaha YZ125 - My New Toy

12-15-2011, 11:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
Tmeder511 :::Mini LT80 Rider::: Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 264	I usually run mobile 1 4t racing 10w-40 syn. good stuff but with having two quads its fifty bucks for just oil. Im now going to try out rotella 5w-40 full syn. I use a K&N oil filter too. __________________ QUAD HUB

12-16-2011, 12:30 AM	#14 (permalink)
007kfx :::Ozark 250 rider::: Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New York Posts: 367	I bought the Kfx And a Rancher new and have run OEM filters in them, and Valvoline 4T stroke full synthetic oil, since day one From the first oil change ..Although I may have to switch to the non syn in the KFX, do to web cams not recomending syn with there cams??? not sure but I will investigate!! Valvoline.com > Products > Motor Oil > Motorcycle ATV Oil > Valvoline 4T Stroke Full Synthetic Motorcycle Oil

12-16-2011, 12:48 AM	#15 (permalink)
CFM-Z440 Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 6,437	That's just for break-in Web wants conventional oil for cam break-in __________________ 03 LT-Z 470 Max Power 12.5:1 94mm Piston, Hot Rods +5 Stroker Crank, Web Cams 539 (+6) IN / 539 EX, with Hot Cams sprockets, Ferrea +1 Valves, LTZ/DRZ springs (IN)DRZ springs (EX), DRZ Manual Decomp. Ported head, FCR 41 with Noss adaptor, Home made intake, Modified HMF Full System, Home made header, Trailtech flywheel, Dyna Programable 54hp 36ft lbs

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