Oil and Maintenance Guide for 2002 Arctic Cat 500 Manual 500
Before You Service the Engine
For the 2002 Arctic Cat 500 Manual 500, planning an engine service involves checking the correct lubricant application and following the proper refill procedure. Before removing the drain plug, identify the correct refill and level-check procedure; a published capacity does not necessarily equal the amount needed after a routine drain.
How much oil does a 2002 Arctic Cat 500 Manual 500 take?
The available engine-oil capacity figure is 3.59 quarts. The amount added during a routine drain may differ from the listed capacity; use the correct level-check procedure when refilling.
Does using synthetic oil change the viscosity grade an ATV needs?
No. Synthetic describes how the oil is formulated; it is separate from the SAE viscosity grade. A synthetic oil still needs the appropriate grade and engine-application specifications.
