[deanot]

Where is the best / cheapest place to get filters and oil. Drain plug seal and so on for my 800 HO Midsize?

If possible can you list parts and where to get them? this will be the first service I am going to do, I would also like to adjust the valves as I am sure they will need doing.

Thank in advance.

 

[POS POLARIS]

Hi there.

Not sure if you're open to running other brands of oil, but I've had good luck with Amsoil.

I buy a perferred membership which gets me their products at a discounted price from retail.

In my estimation, you could buy the 1 year membership, and all the oils to do your engine, trans, and front diff (plus engine oil filter) for the same money as buying your oils from polaris.

Plus the next time you service your oils will be cheaper than polaris if you continue to buy from them.

I order online and have the stuff shipped right to my door. Love it.

Mike(Z71) might chime in and tell you more about it.

 

[Natethedog]

I learned the hard way. Loosen fill plugs BEFORE you remove drain plugs.:glee::encouragement:

 

[redvett]

Make sure you replace ALL oils, engine, front & trans oils every year. Grease every zerk too. I use Amsoil.

 

[deanot]

Whats with the fill plugs before drain plugs? lol...

I am open to anything really, you guys have been doing this longer than I. What about filters and new seals, what to get and where from? I don't want to go to the stealership if I can help it.

 

[redvett]

Remove the fill plug so if its froze you can deal with it before you have no oil in the system. Am soil has filters and for some time seals wont be an issue.

 

[mustangwagz]

Z71 will fill ya in on motor oil and filter if ya want amsoil He also will tell ya bout trans oil and front diff oil.. for the midsize's, the trans/rear diff alon with front diff can all run the same oil if you choose.

 

[trailcutter]

Make sure you replace ALL oils, engine, front & trans oils every year. Grease every zerk too. I use Amsoil.

so how many hours are you putting on your machine between oil changes with amsoil,polaris recommends every 100 hours with their oil?

 

[alloutdoors]

Here is a link Mike posted which clearly outlines what you need, see https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/utv/?zo=34396&page=%2fAmsoilGarage%2fUTVLookup.aspx

 

[redvett]

Less than 100 so I change all oils once a year because we don't stay in AZ in the summer.

so how many hours are you putting on your machine between oil changes with amsoil,polaris recommends every 100 hours with their oil?

 

[deanot]

I called the stealership today, asked them about a service. $200 plus the parts. I can't book it in and if I want it done, well I have to leave it with them for a month. A MONTH!

My polaris dealer is absolutely useless, as soon as they get their money they put you on the back burner. I can see my next ride is going to be another Yamaha or maybe the new Honda lol.

Thanks for all the help, I am off to find a service manual for it now. Anyone have a PDF version?

 

[redvett]

Look around your town there has to be a guy that services ATV/UTV's and is a able to service your Ranger. Look about.

 

[deanot]

Order placed for oil and filter, hitting everything and saving myself $200 in labor and a month of non-usage.

Amsoil products, thanks for the link.

 

[deanot]

Look around your town there has to be a guy that services ATV/UTV's and is a able to service your Ranger. Look about.

Not anyone I would trust... lol

 

[Natethedog]

Build yourself some ramps so you get it off the ground another 6 inches or so. Helps a lot, at least it does on my XP900. Happy wrenching!
:excitement::encouragement:

 

[deanot]

Build yourself some ramps so you get it off the ground another 6 inches or so. Helps a lot, at least it does on my XP900. Happy wrenching!
:excitement::encouragement:

Already thinking of ways to get the beast in the air... I have a couple of axle stands and a 3 ton car jack, sure I can rig something up that is dangerous for me to be under.. lol

 

[mustangwagz]

lol...try one of those lawnmower jacks..that oughta get ya hurt.

when i seen them at the local TSC store, i about crapped mypants.. i cant wait to see someone fire up the deck and wash it with the blades spinning..

 

[alloutdoors]

Already thinking of ways to get the beast in the air... I have a couple of axle stands and a 3 ton car jack, sure I can rig something up that is dangerous for me to be under.. lol

I did my complete service (front- and rear-end, engine oil and cleaned the air filter) in about 1 hour. One think you need to have on-hand to avoid stripping the drain plugs are some hex sockets hex sockets | eBay Having these will make it simple and remember don't over tighten them when putting back them back in

FYI...The link to the Ebay has no relation to me, just to illustrate they can be purchased cheaply, even Walmart or alternatively, you can go to a tool place and get some high quality ones.

 

[mustangwagz]

yah, METRIC "dik pins" or hex keys sockets are a must. DO NOT use a torx...dont do it, save yourself the time and aggervation, trust me. lol

Also, Avoid the craftsman ones, they SUUCCKKK!! ive broke MORE of those, than most ppl have even seen. Something about them just SUCK all together.

Also, Tap on the drain plug with a SMALL hammer.. i said TAP! lol dont blow the bottoms outta stuff, just give it a few good BAPS to help loosen it. lol

 

[alloutdoors]

WagZ, made me think of one additional recommendation, clean the unit very well before starting, oil cap, dip stick and drain plugs as this will only help you getting the hex sockets installed and avoid any dirt getting into places it doesn't need to be in