Been on the internet, baught a shop manual. Just want to know what kind of engine oil to use and coolant. Just purchased a 2007 renegade 800. All service was done to it. I noticede the engine oil needs topped off and so does the coolant. Going on a ride and I like to keep these things handy. Will synthetic auto oil work or will this screw the clutch up? I have read when and how to do some of the mantainance, but no info on what type of fluids are used. thanks.
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Most come with 5w40 synthetic motorcycle oil, although some use different weights and brands depending on riding conditions. 5W40 is a good all around oil for hot weather or cold. The clutches are external (under your left leg in the black cover)on these bikes and are dry. Any quality anti-freeze made for aluminum should be fine.
Read the label on the anti-freeze, if it has "silica" in it stay away. They put silica(crushed glass) in their to "scrub" auto coolant passages to keep it clean.
I'm not 100% sure but most motorcycle/ATV engines have o-rings in their pump system and the "silica" tears them up, so go with a motorcycle/ATV coolant or a "silica free" coolant.
There are several "performance coolants" that work well, but some DO NOT MIX with the OEM stuff, it will turn your coolant into a Jell-O type substance.
I'm not 100% sure but most motorcycle/ATV engines have o-rings in their pump system and the "silica" tears them up, so go with a motorcycle/ATV coolant or a "silica free" coolant.
There are several "performance coolants" that work well, but some DO NOT MIX with the OEM stuff, it will turn your coolant into a Jell-O type substance.
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