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OEM fluid equivalents

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#1 ·
Good Day all,

I just purchased a used 2015 Polaris Ranger Crew Diesel 4x4 and I would like to change all of the fluids. What are the equivalent replacements for the over priced OEM fluids?

  • Main Gearcase oil "AGL gear case lubricant & transmission fluid"
  • Front Gearcase oil "Demand Drive Fluid"

I want other equivalent fluids other then Amsoil.

thank you
 
#2 · (Edited)
Have not seen many fluid marketed as replacements for Polaris (besides AMSOIL) but these are similar products..

75W-90 gear lube for AGL
Mobil 424 or Mobil fluid LT or equivalent* for Demand Drive.
Many have used Dexron ATF as well...for Demand Drive

*JD20D, JD20C hydraulic fluid
JD - John Deere
 
#5 ·
J20C transmission oil is a high viscosity meant for mild temperatures.
J20D transmission oil is a low-viscosity fluid. It is considered a winter grade lubrication fluid.
 
#6 ·
For as often as I change my front diff and tranny I just buy the polaris fluids. I know its right and saving $10. can cost you $500. in repairs if the fluid is wrong. For engine oil I use mobil 1 , 5/50 and a wix XP filter.
 
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#9 ·
ABSOLUTELY DO NOT USE 75/90 GEAR LUBE IN PLACE OF AGL ...w%!f ......

I have been using DEMAND DRIVE and AGL and anything rated good that is 75 + in the divorced rear end since 2006.
In a UNI , you should be using AGL.....
 
#10 ·
With no intention of stating another oil discussion or debate, Amsoil's web site has a tool to find the correct fluids of their brand for most vehicles. You might try there for alternatives to OEM fluids.
 
#11 ·
Being thrifty by nature; I considered aftermarket oils when we bought our rig used. I wanted to change all the fluids for a clean starting point to reference. By the time you upgrade everything to synthetic; the price difference was minimal enough for this Ol Scot' to spring for OEM fluids and the peace of mind knowing they are correct. May not be for everyone, but I sleep well. Unless you spring a leak, you won't use much afterward.
OP: Use caution removing drain plugs first time; the hex drive can be soft, and they've been cursed at by more than a few!