What kind of engine oil does Polaris use?
Aftermarket engine oils claim they work across a broad range of engine and vehicle applications, from motorcycles to off-road vehicles. What works for one vehicle may not be the best for Polaris vehicles. The Polaris engineering team tests over 3,000 oil samples annually.
Can you use aftermarket oil on Polaris Ranger?
Any claims an aftermarket oil manufacturer makes that its product meets Polaris engine requirements are false. They may have tested their oil in Polaris vehicles but not to the level that we test at and without the knowledge of our engine oil requirements. We only follow one performance standard — our own.
When did the first Polaris ATV come out?
Polaris, located in Minnesota, has been in business since 1954 and produced the first North American made ATV in 1984. Polaris ATV’s offer a wide-range from sport to utility. Some of the most popular Polaris ATV’s include the Polaris Ranger, Polaris Sportsman, Polaris Outlaw, Polaris Scrambler and Polaris RZR.
What to know about Polaris aftermarket oil test?
These oil wear analysis tests, combined with engine analysis, are a key element in determining proper service interval for your specific Polaris vehicle. Aftermarket oil products commonly claim to work in all brands and all models, with little or no testing validation to back up their claims.
Aftermarket engine oils claim they work across a broad range of engine and vehicle applications, from motorcycles to off-road vehicles. What works for one vehicle may not be the best for Polaris vehicles. The Polaris engineering team tests over 3,000 oil samples annually.
Polaris, located in Minnesota, has been in business since 1954 and produced the first North American made ATV in 1984. Polaris ATV’s offer a wide-range from sport to utility. Some of the most popular Polaris ATV’s include the Polaris Ranger, Polaris Sportsman, Polaris Outlaw, Polaris Scrambler and Polaris RZR.
Any claims an aftermarket oil manufacturer makes that its product meets Polaris engine requirements are false. They may have tested their oil in Polaris vehicles but not to the level that we test at and without the knowledge of our engine oil requirements. We only follow one performance standard — our own.
These oil wear analysis tests, combined with engine analysis, are a key element in determining proper service interval for your specific Polaris vehicle. Aftermarket oil products commonly claim to work in all brands and all models, with little or no testing validation to back up their claims.