Oil and Maintenance Guide for 2012 Honda Rancher AT 420
Before You Service the Engine
Regular engine maintenance for your 2012 Honda Rancher AT 420 requires using the right lubricant and checking the level carefully after refilling. Follow this machine's specific level-check method and verify that any product you use is suitable for your engine rather than relying solely on a catalog name.
How much oil does a 2012 Honda Rancher AT 420 take?
The listed engine-oil capacity is 3.8 quarts. Since the amount needed during a routine drain might differ from this total capacity, follow the proper level-check procedure when refilling.
What does 10W-40 mean on an engine-oil label?
The number before the W indicates the oil's low-temperature viscosity grade, and the second number shows its viscosity grade at operating temperature. Your oil must also meet the engine manufacturer's specifications.

