GreyGrizz
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toyxcab wrote:I was told by my yamaha dealer that 50 hours is the interval for oil changes.
How many hours do you think I should go.
Thanks How are toyxcab. I've heard and read the 50 hr service interval, recommended by Yamaha mechanics and service books. However, I try to never exceed 25 hrs, on my 05 Grizz. But just as important as the changes, is running the right weight oil, for certain times of the year. I run 10-30, from Nov through May, then switch to 20-40 for the remainder. Depends on you're climate. I've got about 1,500 miles on my Grizz, and she might take between 1/4 to 1/2 a quart between changes. Depends on how hard you work or play it. If you do a lot of mudding or deep water crossing, change you're front and rear diff fluids, the same time you change the engine oil. I totally agree with Prince's philosophy, oil is cheap compared with engine and drive train failures. I'd rather have the peace of mind, running clean lubricants, than worry about contaminants.
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Magnum Eagle
Ridgecrest, Ca
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toyxcab,
That is exactly the same gas mileage that I get on my machine. If I push it hard, 15 mpg, if I take it easy, 18 to 20. Glad it has a large gas tank. I'll bet the newer fuel injected version gets better mileage. It doesn't matter, the enjoyment factor is worth the extra gasoline.
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ba1614
Ontario, Canada
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My bike is an '03 660 Grizzly LE and I too might go above what is required,(every 2 months at least, regardless of hrs), for the same reasons as the above posters, but it's served me well over the years with my toys and farm vehicles.
I would not personally sweat 1/4L over that many hrs, I've used that much a couple times in just a weekend of hard riding.
And as another poster mentioned, don't neglect the differential fluids as well. Like cars, probably 90% of the people I know never change or even check 'em. Them fluids break down as well.
Cheers
'03 660 Grizzly Metallic Titanium Limited Edition
'01 trx400ex
And just waiting to see what/if Yamaha is going to do to the next generation Griz.
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