[DCM]

OK gang it's time for my first oil/diff change after break in.  I've read the posts and looks like Shell Rotella 15w/40 would be a good fit for my area and machine.  Question is can I use that in the diffs as well or do I need to run something heavier?  Service manual says 15w/40 SG or 80w/90 GL. 
Let me hear your opinions.

BTW I ordered a UNI air filter as well and will get that installed next week once it gets here.

Thanks

[NMKawierider]

OK gang it's time for my first oil/diff change after break in.  I've read the posts and looks like Shell Rotella 15w/40 would be a good fit for my area and machine.  Question is can I use that in the diffs as well or do I need to run something heavier?  Service manual says 15w/40 SG or 80w/90 GL. 
Let me hear your opinions.

BTW I ordered a UNI air filter as well and will get that installed next week once it gets here.

Thanks

Does say you can use either but I Used the gear lube...80/90W in both. I went with synthetic on it. If it's cold enough, I might use the 15/40 in both. I might go to like a 20/50 synthetic next time just to split the difference.

[emersonsc]

OK gang it's time for my first oil/diff change after break in.  I've read the posts and looks like Shell Rotella 15w/40 would be a good fit for my area and machine.  Question is can I use that in the diffs as well or do I need to run something heavier?  Service manual says 15w/40 SG or 80w/90 GL. 
Let me hear your opinions.

BTW I ordered a UNI air filter as well and will get that installed next week once it gets here.

Thanks

I run 80w90 in mine during the winter with no issue.

I HIGHLY recommend using a hypoid gear lube.

the 15w40 is a great choice. It offers the best protection for these motors, especially since the internal bearings used arent the best.

If you can, go with the TwinAir + The Prefilter vs the Uni. I have had  much better luck in my personal one. The uni seem to get dirtier quick and requires more frequent services & cleanings.

[NL800]

OK gang it's time for my first oil/diff change after break in.  I've read the posts and looks like Shell Rotella 15w/40 would be a good fit for my area and machine.  Question is can I use that in the diffs as well or do I need to run something heavier?  Service manual says 15w/40 SG or 80w/90 GL. 
Let me hear your opinions.

BTW I ordered a UNI air filter as well and will get that installed next week once it gets here.

Thanks

I run 80w90 in mine during the winter with no issue.

I HIGHLY recommend using a hypoid gear lube.

the 15w40 is a great choice. It offers the best protection for these motors, especially since the internal bearings used arent the best.

If you can, go with the TwinAir + The Prefilter vs the Uni. I have had  much better luck in my personal one. The uni seem to get dirtier quick and requires more frequent services & cleanings.

Emersonsc what is the best air filter to use on a 2014 Terralander 800 (cforce 800) and do they come preoiled?

[emersonsc]

OK gang it's time for my first oil/diff change after break in.  I've read the posts and looks like Shell Rotella 15w/40 would be a good fit for my area and machine.  Question is can I use that in the diffs as well or do I need to run something heavier?  Service manual says 15w/40 SG or 80w/90 GL. 
Let me hear your opinions.

BTW I ordered a UNI air filter as well and will get that installed next week once it gets here.

Thanks

I run 80w90 in mine during the winter with no issue.

I HIGHLY recommend using a hypoid gear lube.

the 15w40 is a great choice. It offers the best protection for these motors, especially since the internal bearings used arent the best.

If you can, go with the TwinAir + The Prefilter vs the Uni. I have had  much better luck in my personal one. The uni seem to get dirtier quick and requires more frequent services & cleanings.

Emersonsc what is the best air filter to use on a 2014 Terralander 800 (cforce 800) and do they come preoiled?

Twin-Air Filter 156052FR and the prefilter is  Twin-Air 156052DC. The air filter does not need to be oiled, but i recommend oiling the pre-filter.

[NMKawierider]

Twin-Air Filter 156052FR and the prefilter is  Twin-Air 156052DC. The air filter does not need to be oiled, but i recommend oiling the pre-filter.

Oh..I am going to have to see that in writing as I know of no foam filter that doesn't require foam filter oil.

[NL800]

OK gang it's time for my first oil/diff change after break in.  I've read the posts and looks like Shell Rotella 15w/40 would be a good fit for my area and machine.  Question is can I use that in the diffs as well or do I need to run something heavier?  Service manual says 15w/40 SG or 80w/90 GL. 
Let me hear your opinions.

BTW I ordered a UNI air filter as well and will get that installed next week once it gets here.

Thanks

I run 80w90 in mine during the winter with no issue.

I HIGHLY recommend using a hypoid gear lube.

the 15w40 is a great choice. It offers the best protection for these motors, especially since the internal bearings used arent the best.

If you can, go with the TwinAir + The Prefilter vs the Uni. I have had  much better luck in my personal one. The uni seem to get dirtier quick and requires more frequent services & cleanings.

Emersonsc what is the best air filter to use on a 2014 Terralander 800 (cforce 800) and do they come preoiled?

Twin-Air Filter 156052FR and the prefilter is  Twin-Air 156052DC. The air filter does not need to be oiled, but i recommend oiling the pre-filter.

Thanks

[NMKawierider]

Just for general information, I asked TwinAir about the 156052FR filter not needing oiled. This was their response:



Without the oil or resin coating the walls of open-celled foam filters, they have no way of trapping particles.

[emersonsc]

Twin-Air Filter 156052FR and the prefilter is  Twin-Air 156052DC. The air filter does not need to be oiled, but i recommend oiling the pre-filter.

Oh..I am going to have to see that in writing as I know of no foam filter that doesn't require foam filter oil.

Have run mine that way for 500 miles...not a grain of sand in the intake. And you know the problems I had with my first engine...

I dont oil the filter because I oil the Pre-filter. Its not a nylon sock like the others. Twin-Airs pre-filter is also foam, which gives it a 3rd layer of foam. Coating the second layer of foam just to put on a 3rd layer of foam with oil is unnecessary and would cause air flow issues.

[bezerk1]

Be careful here.  All foam filters need to be oiled.  Do not run a Twin Air or a Uni without oil. 

[DCM]

First service successful and went fairly easy I must say.  Dropped the skid plate for easier access, made up a new funnel tube to make the fill easier.  Checked the air box and filter and not a drop of dirt to be seen, although not a lot of dry weather riding yet and not a lot of miles on the machine yet either.  Will keep an eye on it for a while.
Next task will be to pull the bike apart to install the harnesses and fab up the doors.

Thanks for all the suggestions guys.

[emersonsc]

Be careful here.  All foam filters need to be oiled.  Do not run a Twin Air or a Uni without oil.

again... it IS oiled. The pre-filter is a 3rd decently thick layer of foam that slides over the standard air filter. Its oiled, just not on the 2nd layer...

[NMKawierider]

My intent was to only point-out that per TwinAir, this particular filter does not come pre-oiled and it will have to be done prior to installation. I have one too and it also did come dry at purchase. I just didn't want anyone to buy one, throw it on dry and have a problem because of a miss-interpretation . Sorry for the confusion folks...and sorry emersonsc for any problem it caused.

[emersonsc]

My intent was to only point-out that per TwinAir, this particular filter does not come pre-oiled and it will have to be done prior to installation. I have one too and it also did come dry at purchase. I just didn't want anyone to buy one, throw it on dry and have a problem because of a miss-interpretation . Sorry for the confusion folks...and sorry emersonsc for any problem it caused.

Correct, they do come dry, and DO need to be oiled... unless you run with their prefilter... which is a 3rd layer of foam that gets oiled instead.

I mean to each his own, but to oil the filter and then oil the pre-filter seems a bit overkill and restrictive which defeats the purpose of a better flowing air filter.

[gfmoto]

I looked online at twin air and uni's websites and neither are showing any filters for the Z800? NMK you have a link? and in your opinion, which is the one to go with?