Choosing the Right Oil for a 2020 Can-Am Outlander Max 570 DPS
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Start With the Engine Itself
The 2020 Can-Am Outlander Max 570 DPS is built around a liquid-cooled, single-cylinder four-stroke Rotax engine, so there is no premix question to answer here. This is a crankcase-lubricated four-stroke, and the oil you pour into it does three jobs at once: it protects the top end and bottom end, it carries heat away from internal surfaces, and it lubricates the gearbox that lives inside the same cases. That last point matters more than most owners realize, and it shapes nearly every recommendation that follows.
This is also a two-up utility quad with a continuously variable transmission and selectable four-wheel drive, which means it gets used for real work — plowing, towing, hauling feed, dragging trailers through mud. The oil guidance below is written with that duty cycle in mind rather than casual trail cruising.
The Viscosity You Will See Most Often: 10W-40
Across the 500cc to 600cc four-stroke utility ATV class, 10W-40 is the viscosity that shows up most frequently in manufacturer recommendations, and 5W-40 is a close second. Both are sensible choices for the Outlander 570 in typical conditions. If you ride in genuinely cold weather — think single digits and below at startup — a 0W-40 or 5W-40 gives you easier cranking and faster oil pressure on a cold morning. In consistently hot climates, or if the machine spends its life at low speed under heavy load, a 20W-50 is sometimes listed as an acceptable alternative.
The first number in a multigrade tells you how the oil behaves when cold; the second tells you how it holds up once hot. That is why cold-weather riders care about the "W" number and why heavy work in summer pushes people toward the higher second number. The exact viscosity Can-Am specifies for this model, along with the fill quantity, is printed in the owner's manual, and it is worth a quick look before you buy.
Why the Transmission and Clutch Shape the Choice
On the Outlander 570, the engine and the internal gearbox share a common oil supply. That single fact is the reason a powersports-specific oil carrying a JASO MA or MA2 rating is the safe default here. JASO MA/MA2 oils are formulated with friction characteristics that keep wet clutch surfaces engaging properly, which is something a generic automotive oil with friction modifiers can compromise.
The CVT belt itself runs dry, outside the oil system, so belt wear is not an oil concern. But the engine, the gearbox, and the wet clutch components that live in that shared sump all benefit from an oil designed for a motorcycle or ATV application rather than a car. Can-Am also offers its own branded oil formulation for these machines, and following the manufacturer's recommendation is a sound, low-risk default if you would rather not think about it.
Gearcase and Differential Fluid: The Other Half of the Job
Engine oil is only part of the lubrication picture on a four-wheel-drive utility quad. The Outlander Max 570 DPS has a front differential and a rear gearcase or final drive, and each of those holds its own lubricant, serviced separately from the engine and on its own schedule.
- Rear gearcase / final drive: typically a hypoid gear oil in the 75W-90 or 80W-90 range.
- Front differential: on machines with a limited-slip or engagement system, the required fluid can be model-specific, and using the wrong one can affect how — or whether — four-wheel drive engages.
- Transmission gearcase: on this model the gearbox shares engine oil, so there is no separate fill to track.
Because the front differential on a four-wheel-drive machine is tied into the drive engagement hardware, it is the one place where "close enough" is not good enough. Check the manual for the exact fluid before topping anything off.
How Hard Work Changes the Oil Story
An Outlander 570 that plows driveways all winter, hauls firewood, and fords muddy creeks is living a much harder life than one that sees groomed trails on weekends. Slow-speed heavy loads, long idle periods, and repeated heat cycles all accelerate oil breakdown. Water and mud intrusion are the bigger concern: if engine oil or gearcase fluid comes out looking milky or frothy, water has gotten in, and that fluid needs to come out regardless of how many hours are on it.
Severe service — dust, mud, towing, plowing — generally justifies shortening your oil change interval rather than stretching it. Cold-weather operation is also the main reason to consider the lower first number in a multigrade, since thick cold oil is slow to reach the top end on startup.
Synthetic Versus Conventional
Synthetic oils generally flow better at cold startup and resist thermal breakdown better under sustained heat, which suits a working quad that runs hot and gets started in freezing temperatures. Conventional oil costs less and remains perfectly serviceable for many owners, particularly those in mild climates doing light duty. A quality semi-synthetic sits between the two and is a common middle ground. Whichever you choose, the JASO MA/MA2 rating and the correct viscosity matter more than the base stock.
Confirming the Exact Spec for Your Machine
Everything above reflects what is typical and widely recommended for this class of four-stroke utility ATV, and it will get you to the right shelf at the parts counter. For the precise viscosity, the exact fill quantity, and the specific fluid required in the front differential, your owner's manual is the final word — it takes about two minutes to check and removes any doubt. A dealer parts counter can confirm the same details if the manual has gone missing.
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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.