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hey all
im wondering what type of oil i should use in my 98 trx 300
i just started riding a week or two ago and i decided to change oil soon, even though the previous owner said he already changed it. i havent rode it much.
oh yea, he didnt give me a manual either so i dont know what type of oil to run
5w-30, 10w-30? 10w-40?
thanks :funnypolaris:
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Pain
Any oil spec'd for wet clutches in ATV's and motorcycles. 10w-40, unless you live in a super cold climate, and then 5w-30 is what mine calls for and what most people use as far as I know, but frankly as long as you have oil in it then you're ahead of the game. ;)

I use honda oil, but you don't have to.
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No, it has to be spec'd for wet clutches in ATV's. If you use auto oil the clutch can slip.
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Look at the oil. If it looks clean, then just run it for a while. It will be fine.

You know, the color of honey, not chocolate. :)
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You can put seafoam in the oil per the directions. Not sure what else to use to flush it with.
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