What Type of Oil Does a 2017 Can-Am Renegade 570 Take?

What Type of Oil Does a 2017 Can-Am Renegade 570 Take?

The Short Answer for the 2017 Renegade 570

The 2017 Can-Am Renegade 570 is powered by a liquid-cooled, four-stroke single, and like most four-stroke utility quads in the 500cc to 600cc class, it is happiest on a powersports-specific 5W-40 or 10W-40 engine oil. Can-Am's guidance for this generation of Rotax engines leans toward a 5W-40 synthetic blend or full synthetic, and that is the weight most owners and dealerships reach for first. A 0W-40 makes sense for riders who fire up in serious cold, while 20W-50 appears in some hot-climate recommendations, but 5W-40 stays the mainstream pick. The exact figure printed in your owner's manual is the one that ultimately governs, and confirming it takes about thirty seconds.

Why the Belt-Driven Transmission Shapes Your Oil Choice

The Renegade 570 uses a continuously variable transmission, which means the drive belt itself runs dry and never contacts engine oil. That is a meaningful difference from a quad with a geared gearbox and a fully wet clutch, where the clutch plates bathe in the same sump as the crankshaft and the oil has to satisfy both jobs simultaneously. Even so, this engine still shares its oil with a wet centrifugal clutch element, and that single detail is why an automotive oil is the wrong call. Passenger-car oils carry friction modifiers engineered to let wet clutches slip smoothly, and a slipping clutch on a machine that spends its life in low range under load is a genuine problem. Look for a JASO MA or MA2 rating on the label. That certification tells you the formulation was built for a wet-clutch powersports application rather than a sedan.

Decoding the Viscosity Numbers

A multigrade oil's first number describes how it behaves when cold, and the second describes its thickness once the engine reaches operating temperature. The lower the first number, the more readily the oil flows on a frosty morning, which matters because most engine wear happens in the first few seconds after a cold start. The second number reflects the film strength that protects bearings, camshaft lobes, and piston skirts once everything is hot. For a Renegade 570 ridden in moderate conditions, 10W-40 is a perfectly sound choice. Riders who plow snow at dawn or hunt in late-season cold will appreciate the quicker cold flow of a 5W-40 or 0W-40. Those working the machine in desert heat or running long, slow, loaded pulls may find a 20W-50 useful, though it costs some cold-weather pumpability. There is no single correct answer for every rider — only a sensible range, and a manual that narrows it down.

Drivetrain Fluids Are a Separate Job From Engine Oil

Engine oil is only part of the lubrication picture on a four-wheel-drive utility quad. The Renegade 570 also carries a front differential, a rear gearcase or final drive, and a transmission gearcase that each use their own lubricant, serviced on their own intervals and never topped off from the engine sump. The rear gearcase and the transmission gearcase typically call for a hypoid gear oil in the 75W-90 or 80W-90 range. The front differential is the one to treat with care: on models that use a special engagement system to bring the front wheels in and out of drive, the fluid inside that housing is part of how the system functions. Filling it with a generic gear oil instead of the specified fluid can change how — or whether — four-wheel drive engages. These are separate service items with separate fill and drain points, so budget for them alongside your engine oil rather than assuming one fluid covers the whole machine.

How Hard Work and Weather Shorten Oil Life

Casual trail riding is easy on oil. Plowing, towing, winching, crawling through mud, and long idle periods in summer heat are not. Slow-speed heavy loads raise oil temperature and shear the viscosity modifiers in a multigrade faster, while dust and chaff pulled through the intake accelerate contamination. Water crossings deserve particular attention, because a submerged gearcase or differential can draw in moisture through a breather or a tired seal. If a fluid drains out looking milky or coffee-colored, water has found its way in and the fluid needs to go. Cold-weather operation is the other major factor, and it is the primary reason to consider a lower first number in your multigrade. Riders who work their quad hard, or who ride in mud and water regularly, should shorten their change intervals accordingly rather than stretching them to a casual-riding schedule.

Conventional, Semi-Synthetic, or Full Synthetic

Full synthetic oils generally flow better at low temperatures, resist thermal breakdown more gracefully, and hold their viscosity longer under sustained heat. That makes them a natural fit for a machine that plows, tows, or runs hot. Semi-synthetic blends land in the middle and cover most riders well. Conventional oil costs less and remains entirely serviceable for a quad that sees light, fair-weather use and gets its oil changed on schedule. The important thing is not the base stock so much as the certification: whatever you pour in should carry a JASO MA or MA2 rating and be intended for powersports use. A cheap automotive oil that meets none of those criteria is a false economy.

Confirming the Exact Spec for Your Machine

Everything above describes what is typical and sensible for this class of ATV, and it will get you riding with confidence. For the precise viscosity, the exact fill quantity, and the specific drivetrain fluid types your 2017 Renegade 570 was built around, check the owner's manual or ask a dealer to look it up by VIN. That is a quick confirmation step, not a reason to hesitate — you already know the neighborhood, and the manual simply gives you the exact address.

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Disclaimer: This guide is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to replace your ATV's official owner's manual. Always refer to your manufacturer's documentation for model-specific instructions, torque specifications, safety procedures, and maintenance requirements. If you are unsure or inexperienced, consider seeking assistance from a qualified mechanic or technician.