What Type of Oil Does a 2018 Can-Am Renegade 570 Take?

Oil Selection for the 2018 Can-Am Renegade 570

Start With the Engine: A Liquid-Cooled Four-Stroke Single

The 2018 Renegade 570 is powered by a liquid-cooled, four-stroke single-cylinder engine, which means the conversation starts and ends with a wet-sump four-stroke oil — no premix, no injection reservoir, no two-stroke jug to worry about. In this displacement class, the viscosity that appears most often is 10W-40, and 5W-40 is a close relative that plenty of riders in colder regions reach for instead. Both are multigrade oils designed to flow quickly on a cold start and still hold a protective film once the engine is up to temperature.

Where you ride matters here. A 0W-40 makes cold-morning cranking noticeably easier and gets oil moving to the top end faster when temperatures drop below freezing. At the other end of the spectrum, a 20W-50 is sometimes listed for hot climates and sustained heavy-load work, where the thicker hot viscosity helps maintain pressure under brutal conditions. The precise number printed for your machine lives in the owner's manual, and it takes about thirty seconds to check — but any of the weights above is a sensible, widely used choice for a quad in this class.

How the Belt-Driven CVT Shapes Your Oil Choice

This machine uses a belt-driven continuously variable transmission, and the belt itself runs dry, outside the engine oil. That's an important distinction, because it means the engine oil isn't responsible for lubricating the belt or the sheaves. What the oil still has to handle is an engine that spends a lot of its life at low speed under load, with a centrifugal clutch and engine-braking hardware working alongside it.

Even though the belt is dry, you should still be reaching for a powersports-specific oil rather than whatever is on sale in the automotive aisle. Many utility ATVs share engine oil with wet clutch components, and automotive oils carrying friction modifiers can cause clutch slip and chatter in those shared-sump designs. A dedicated ATV or motorcycle oil is formulated with that environment in mind, and it costs very little more than a conventional car oil.

JASO MA and MA2: The Rating Worth Looking For

When you read the label on a candidate oil, the rating to hunt for is JASO MA or MA2. That certification tells you the oil was tested for wet-clutch compatibility and friction characteristics appropriate to powersports drivetrains. An oil can be a perfectly good 10W-40 and still be a poor choice for an ATV if it's built for fuel economy in a passenger car.

You'll also see API service ratings on the bottle. Those matter less than the JASO designation for this application, but a modern rating is a reasonable sign of overall quality. If the manufacturer of your machine sells a branded oil, following that recommendation is a sound default — it's formulated with the specific engine and clutch package in mind, and it removes the guesswork entirely.

Drivetrain Fluids Are a Completely Separate Job

Engine oil is only part of the lubrication picture on a four-wheel-drive utility quad. This machine has a front differential and a rear gearcase or final drive, each with its own lubricant and its own service interval. Those fluids are not interchangeable with engine oil, and they are not topped off from the same fill hole.

• Rear gearcase or final drive: typically a hypoid gear oil in the 80W-90 range, chosen for the sliding loads a ring-and-pinion gearset produces.
• Front differential: often a hypoid gear oil as well, though some four-wheel-drive engagement systems call for a dedicated fluid formulated for that mechanism.
• Transmission gearcase: on models with a separate gearbox housing, this is another independent sump with its own specification.

That last point deserves emphasis. If your front differential uses a special fluid tied to the four-wheel-drive engagement system, filling it with ordinary gear oil can change how — or whether — the front wheels lock in. Check the manual before you substitute anything.

Heavy Work Punishes Oil Faster Than Trail Riding

Plowing snow, dragging a trailer, winching, crawling through deep mud, and long stretches of idling all put more stress on oil than a casual afternoon on groomed trails. Heat builds, oil oxidizes faster, and the additive package depletes sooner. Water crossings and mud bogs add another problem: contamination. If the oil comes out looking milky or frothy, water has found its way in, and that fluid needs to go regardless of how many hours are on it.

Dust is the other quiet killer. Fine grit pulled through the intake and past a tired filter accelerates wear in a way that no oil formulation can fully offset. Riders who work their machines hard, or ride in consistently wet and dirty conditions, should shorten their oil change intervals rather than stretching them.

Synthetic Versus Conventional: A Practical Tradeoff

Synthetic oils generally flow better in the cold, resist thermal breakdown at high temperatures, and hold their viscosity longer under sustained load. For a machine that plows driveways in January and hauls firewood in July, that resilience is worth the extra cost. Conventional oil remains perfectly serviceable for moderate use, and it's easier on the wallet when you're changing fluid frequently because of mud and water intrusion. A semi-synthetic sits in the middle and is a common compromise. Whichever you pick, match the viscosity to your climate and keep the JASO rating in place.

Confirming the Exact Specification for Your Machine

Everything above reflects how four-stroke utility quads in this class are typically lubricated, and it will get you to the right shelf at the parts counter. For the exact viscosity, the exact fill quantity, and the exact drivetrain fluid types for your specific 2018 Renegade 570, a quick look at the owner's manual or a call to your dealer settles it in a minute. Do that once, write the numbers down, and every future oil purchase becomes a two-second decision.

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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.