posted on dootalk from user "BRP care"
Hi all, with the help of our product specialist, I can now provide some more insight on the oil figure change:
This engine has been in the works for quite a while, and a huge amount of R&D has been done on it, not to mention a massive volume of stress testing. Furthermore, it was developed on our XPS full synthetic oil, just like the 800R E-tec before it.
We recognize that in real-world usage, not everyone who rides our vehicles uses the oil we recommend; some folks will continue to use other brands. Now, there is no way a manufacturer can test their engine on every available oil out there. Therefore, a decision was made to use more oil than originally calibrated for the sake of maximum and universal reliability. At Ski-Doo, you can understand that introduction of a new class-leading motor is a big deal, so reliability and performance have to be key factors, especially in its first year out.
I hope this helps shed more light on the topic. I'm working on getting answers to some of the other questions as we speak.
Have a great weekend everyone,
Steve