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Hey all. I need to change my plug in my ut400 and I remember seeing people in here saying to get a certain one that was better than what it came with. What was it?

Also I need to do an oil change. Are the tractor supply oil change kits ok to use?

 

Any help here is appreciated!

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aefron88 Community Regular

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You might have better luck in the "coleman" forum.

Yes the TSC oil change kit should be ok. Make sure the oil is ok for a wet clutch, there are UTV/ATV/Motorcycle specific oils or Shell Rotella that are wet clutch compatable.

As far as plugs look up the iridium cross reference. Some people have gone up a heat range to reduce fouling, but you run the risk of knocking.

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Just Dont use a full synthetic auto oil,, will destroy your wet clutch .. I use Castrol Actevo  in all of mine.  Buying expensive plug is waste.. You wont drive 100,000  miles and thats the only advantage to exotics. Copper plugs have better spark... 

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