Oil and Maintenance Guide for 1996 Suzuki LT-4WDX King Quad 250 250
Engine Oil and Service
Servicing the 1996 Suzuki LT-4WDX King Quad 250 250 starts with selecting oil for the engine and checking the available service details. For engine-oil service, 10W-40 is among the oil grades identified for this model. The oil application is 4-stroke, which is worth checking when selecting an oil made for powersports engines.
Among the synthetic oil choices returned for this application are 10W-40 Synthetic ATV/UTV Engine Oil, Formula 4-Stroke Power Sports Synthetic Motor Oil.
What oil does a 1996 Suzuki LT-4WDX King Quad 250 250 take?
The engine-oil viscosity shown for this model is 10W-40. The available oil-product listings include 10W-40 Synthetic ATV/UTV Engine Oil, Formula 4-Stroke Power Sports Synthetic Motor Oil. For a service, choose oil that meets the engine’s actual application requirements, not just a product name.
What does 10W-40 mean on an engine-oil label?
The number before W describes the oil’s cold-temperature viscosity classification, while the second number describes its viscosity at operating temperature. The grade does not, by itself, establish whether the oil meets all the requirements for an ATV engine.
Why does four-stroke engine oil need the right application rating?
Engine oils differ in additive packages and friction characteristics. Some powersports engines share oil with a wet clutch or transmission, so matching the manufacturer’s oil requirements matters in addition to viscosity. This listing does not by itself confirm the clutch design.

