[2003-honda-recon]

ok i just recently purchased a 2003 honda recon and i was going to change the oil but........ i dont know what it takes???

so my questions are: what oil do i use? (honda dealer?)
how much is the oil?
does my 4 wheeler have a oil filter?? because i know that the oil lubricates the transmission and engine at the same time?
how many quarts does it take?
what grade viscosity oil does it take? 10w-40?

 

[Pain]

Do you have a manual? It will tell you quantity and grade. It's probably 10w-30 or 40.

It may not have a filter, but only a screen. The manual will tell you that, too. You should use Motorcycle/ATV oil rated for wet clutches.

You can use honda oil, or any other ATV rated oil. Honda oil will cost you around $6 a quart give or take. It will take around 2-3 quarts, give or take.

 

[2003-honda-recon]

Do you have a manual? It will tell you quantity and grade. It's probably 10w-30 or 40.

It may not have a filter, but only a screen. The manual will tell you that, too. You should use Motorcycle/ATV oil rated for wet clutches.

You can use honda oil, or any other ATV rated oil. Honda oil will cost you around $6 a quart give or take. It will take around 2-3 quarts, give or take.

i do not have a manual thats why im asking lol

so is it 10w -30 or 40?
and i will probably buy honda oil because i would rather my machine last rather then save 3 bucks and it wear down quicker...

 

[tomgodd]

Aslong as its made for atv/motorcycle wet clutches it will be fine. I use Honda GN4. Price is as Pain said. While you are at the dealer, check on a manual. Life saver. One of the gents on the forum may know where to find a downloadable manual.

 

[2003-honda-recon]

that would help ^^^ i wish someone could just answer me though lol

 

[tomgodd]

Buy 2 quarts of approved oil for quads. You will need about 1.6-1.7 quarts of oil in the machine. I found this info from another forum. so after you add that amount check it on the dip stick. Run it for a few minutes check it on the stick again. You know the drill

 

[2003-honda-recon]

aight so my wheeler has a screen and not a filter for the oil? if so where is that at? lol

 

[tomgodd]

It is on the bottom of the crankcase.

 

[tomgodd]

you should service the screen every 1200 miles or 200 hours.

 

[2003-honda-recon]

oh well how do i get to this screen? i have never done this before so its a learning experience

 

[tomgodd]

I have no clue how to change the screen. SOmebody else may come along with that answer. I read that a dealer should do it.
SOmething about taking the front part of the crankcase apart. Dunno! Maybe a manual will help with this.. I am sure it will.

 

[2003-honda-recon]

ok thanks man!!

 

[Helmut]

The recommended oil is either Honda GN4 or Honda GP4 10W-40. The Recon doesn't have a filter, only a screen. The owner's manual gives the same info that Tom has already given you about servicing the screen, every 1,200 miles or 200 hours.

Here is a link to a 2003 Recon 250 owner's manual.

http://campaigns.hondampe.com.au/Motorcycles/manuals/atv/own03trx250te.pdf

 

[tomgodd]

Thanks very much Helmut for the owners manual.

 

[Helmut]

No problem, glad to help.

 

[MLR Synthetics]

I would recommend AMSOIL Formula 4 Stroke Full Synthetic. It withstands the high temperatures of ATV's - resisting heat and thermal breakdown, keeps engines clean, reduces wear and is wet clutch compatible. Let me know if you would like a quote.

 

[ostrx250]

well tell us when you get your oil changed.