Lubrication Recommendations; Engine Oil; Oil Recommendations - Polaris Ranger 1000 Diesel Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE

Lubrication Recommendations

Check and lubricate all components at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance
Chart beginning on page 65, or more often under severe use, such as wet or dusty conditions.
Items not listed in the chart should be lubricated at the general lubrication interval.
Item

Engine Oil

Brake Fluid
Main Gearcase Oil
(Transmission)
Front Gearcase Oil
Front Prop Shaft Yoke
Front Control Arm Pivot
Bushings
Rear Control Arm Pivot
Bushings
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Bushings
Engine Oil
Always check and change the engine oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance
Chart beginning on page 65. Always change the oil filter whenever changing oil.
WARNING! Vehicle operation with insufficient, deteriorated, or contaminated engine oil will cause
accelerated wear and may result in engine seizure, accident, and injury. Always perform the
maintenance procedures as outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart.

Oil Recommendations

POLARIS recommends the use of semi-synthetic or full synthetic POLARIS Diesel Oil
(SAE 15W-40) or equivalent oil for this vehicle. Always use the correct viscosity grade
based on the ambient temperature expected during operation. See the chart below.
NOTICE: Mixing brands or using a non-recommended oil may cause serious engine damage. Always
use the recommended oil. Never substitute or mix oil brands.
Oil Viscosity/Ambient Air Temperature Chart
-25° F +5° F
(-31° C) (-15° C)
68
POLARIS Diesel Oil (SAE
15W-40)
DOT 4 Brake Fluid
AGL Gearcase Lubricant &
Transmission Fluid
Demand Drive Fluid
U-Joint Grease
All Season Grease or grease
conforming to NLGI No. 2
SAE 5W-40
SAE 15W-40
Lube
Add to proper level on dipstick. See page
69.
Maintain level between fill lines. See page
86.
See page 72.
See pages 72-73.
Locate fittings and grease (3 pumps
maximum).
Grease 3 fittings on each side of the
vehicle.
Grease 4 fittings on each side of the
vehicle.
Grease one fitting on each side of the
vehicle.
+80° F
(+27° C)
Method
+104° F
(+40° C)