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Hi all! Glad to join the group! I've got a Suziki Quadsport lt230s.


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I'm new to the mechanics of riding. I've ridden quads and love it, but I've never really owned one of my own. I bought this quad in pretty rough shape and have been slowly restoring it. I'm almost ready to kick it over, but I'm doing a little research before i add fluids. I'm wondering what kind of oil i should use. I know the specs call for 10w40, but with the age and brand of my quad I'm curious to hear an experienced opinion. And since I'm just getting started with this forum, I don't have access to the service manuals yet. Any and all advice is welcome and appreciated! Thanks and happy riding!

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Yes ,and welcome,10/40 is about the middle of oil viscosity for ATVs, mostly oil numbers are related to hot or cold seasons cold weather you want thinner hot you want thicker but not to thick never go thicker than specs ,some newer bikes take 10/30 ,10/40,even I've seen 10/50 just remember the first number is when the machine starts as it runs the second number is the thickness of oil on internals.  Hope this gives you a little insite. Have fun and get greasy.

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I would adjust the oil to seasons yes if real hot ,ask local mechanics in your area,I would ask a good shade tree mechanic because they would definitely know more than most dealers and for the most part was sent to school for a particular bike and not all bikes are particularly the same even two of the same make and model something will be different,just get out there and get grease on your hands and never give up.   Like that old school house rock cartoons, knowledge is power.  Have fun 

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Glad you are here, join the crowd I had never done any mechanics on quads before . And I’m learning a lot now if I can get the transmission going so it’ll move it’ll be great, there’s some really good people on this site that are very knowledgeable and patient. I think you’ll like it here, stick around and try to pick up some of the knowledge that on here. Good luck with your quad.

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I'm honestly wondering if I should just make my own solutions. I know it's an old quad and parts are likely to be extinct. I found the air filter trap on ebay, but they want $90 for it. It must be a rare part. Honestly, it doesn't look to hard to fabricate out of something. Hell, a clothes hanger basket might even do the trick if I make it right

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