What type of oil does my Honda 400EX take?

2 Quarts of Honda GN4 10W-40 4-Stroke Motorcylce Oil.

How many quarts of oil does a 400EX take?

With a filter change the capacity of the 400EX motor is 1.95 quarts. Start by filling the oil tank with approximately 1 4/5 quart of oil. Run the engine at idle for a few minutes (while watching carefully for leaks).

Why is my 400EX ticking?

It will tick if your valve clearances are too big. . . Definitely check/adjust your valves to spec. If you replaced rocker arms and don’t know what valve lash is then this is certainly your problem. It’s an easy fix.

Can you put 5W30 in a quad?

Click to expand… You can run a 5W30 motor oil, as long as it’s synthetic.

Can you use yamalube in a Honda?

If the Yamalube is for a 4S engine (not for 2S Mix or autolube) it is fine. Motorcycle oil is basically motorcycle oil.

Does a 400EX have transmission fluid?

Using a properly formulated transmission fluid or differential fluid for your Honda TRX400EX can protect your ATV from costly problems down the road. AMSOIL Synthetic ATV Transmission and Differential Fluid offers excellent protection for your TRX400EX, even in the most severe riding conditions.

How do you check the oil on a TRX400EX?

Shut the engine off. After a few minutes, remove the dip stick, wipe it clean, put the dip stick back in, but without screwing in any of the threads, then remove it to show the oil level. The oil level should be between the two marks.

How do you check the oil on a trx400ex?

To check the oil level, the engine must be warm, a cold engine will give an inaccurate reading….My 2006 400EX manual says:

  1. level ground.
  2. warm up for 5 min (extra 5 min if below 50 deg F)
  3. remove dipstick, wipe, and check oil level.

Can a 10 wheeler use 4w 30?

Registered. If the average temp in your area is between -10 F and 110 F 10W-30 is perfectly fine for your ATV per the Honda guides and probably better for it, less friction inside the engine. Oil weight, or viscosity, refers to how thick or thin the oil is.