What Type of Oil Does a 2020 Can-Am Renegade 570 Take?

What Type of Oil Does a 2020 Can-Am Renegade 570 Take?

Start With the Engine: A Four-Stroke That Wants Powersports Oil

The 2020 Can-Am Renegade 570 is powered by a liquid-cooled, single-cylinder four-stroke Rotax engine, which means the answer to the oil question begins and ends in the crankcase. There is no premix to measure, no injection reservoir to top off, and no two-stroke oil anywhere in the picture. Every internal surface that needs lubrication — cylinder wall, camshaft, bearings, valve train — is fed by the engine oil you pour into the fill hole.

That narrows the shopping list immediately. You are looking for a four-stroke engine oil blended for powersports use, not a generic automotive oil pulled off a big-box shelf. Powersports oils are formulated with the additive packages and friction characteristics that small, high-revving, often hot-running ATV engines and their surrounding driveline components expect. Getting this first decision right matters more than any other single choice you will make at the parts counter.

Viscosity: What Weight Fits a 570-Class Single

Across the four-stroke utility and trail ATV world, the most commonly published viscosity for machines in this displacement range is 10W-40 or 5W-40. Those two weights cover the overwhelming majority of riding conditions an owner will encounter, and either is a reasonable, industry-typical choice for a 570-class single.

Temperature swings the recommendation at the edges. In genuinely cold climates, a 0W-40 or 5W-40 gives noticeably easier cold-start cranking and faster oil pressure at startup, which reduces wear on the first few seconds of every ride. In consistently hot climates, or on machines that run hard in deep mud and low airflow, a 20W-50 is sometimes listed as an option because it holds viscosity better when oil temperatures climb. The first number in a multigrade rating describes cold-weather behavior; the second describes how the oil behaves once it is up to temperature. If you ride year-round in a place with real winters, the lower first number is the one worth prioritizing.

Because the exact figure varies by model year and by the temperature chart printed in the factory literature, treat 10W-40 or 5W-40 as your working default and confirm the precise number for your specific machine before you buy a case of it.

Why the CVT and Clutch Shape Your Oil Choice

The Renegade 570 delivers power through a belt-driven continuously variable transmission, and that belt runs dry — it never sees engine oil. That is a meaningful distinction, because it means the engine oil is not also lubricating a wet clutch pack the way it would on a machine with a geared or semi-automatic gearbox. Even so, the correct choice remains a powersports-specific four-stroke oil rather than an automotive equivalent.

Look for a JASO MA or MA2 rated oil. That rating exists specifically for wet-clutch and powersports applications, and it is the safest general recommendation for this class of ATV because it will not introduce friction modifiers that cause clutch slip on machines that do share oil with a clutch. Can-Am also publishes its own branded oil line and recommends it for this model, and following the manufacturer's own formulation is a sound default when you want to remove all doubt. The takeaway is simple: a JASO MA/MA2 powersports oil in the right viscosity covers you whether the clutch is wet or dry.

Gearcase, Differential, and Final Drive Fluids

Engine oil is only part of the lubrication picture on a four-wheel-drive utility ATV. The Renegade 570 is a 4x4 machine, and like most of its peers it carries several separate fluid compartments that are serviced independently of the engine.

• Front differential: Typically filled with a hypoid gear oil in the 80W-90 range, though some front differentials with an automatic engagement system call for a specialized fluid instead. Using the wrong fluid in one of those units can interfere with four-wheel-drive engagement, so this is one place to be precise.
• Rear gearcase or final drive: Also commonly a hypoid gear oil such as 80W-90, filled to its own level plug and checked on its own schedule.
• Sub-transmission or gearbox: Many machines in this class have a separate gear case for high, low, and reverse ranges, with its own lubricant and its own fill level.

None of these share fluid with the engine, and none of them are topped off through the engine fill hole. Mixing them up, or assuming a single oil change covers the whole machine, is a common and avoidable mistake.

How Hard Work Changes Your Oil Strategy

Plowing snow, towing a loaded trailer, crawling through deep mud, and long stretches of idling all put more stress on oil than a casual trail ride. Heat, fuel dilution, and shear all accelerate, and the oil's additive package depletes faster. Water crossings and mud bogs add a second problem: if water finds its way into the crankcase or a gearcase, the oil turns milky and loses its ability to protect anything. Any time you suspect water intrusion, check the fluid and change it rather than waiting for the next scheduled interval.

Severe service — heavy loads, dust, mud, and frequent short trips — generally justifies shortening your oil change interval. There is no single number that fits every owner, so let your actual use pattern drive the decision.

Synthetic or Conventional?

Synthetic oils flow better at cold startup and resist thermal breakdown longer under sustained heat, which suits a hard-working ATV engine well. Conventional oil costs less and remains perfectly serviceable for many owners, particularly those who ride in moderate conditions and change oil on a disciplined schedule. A synthetic blend sits between the two and is a common factory fill for machines in this class. Whichever you choose, match the viscosity and the JASO rating first — those matter more than the base stock.

Confirming the Exact Spec for Your Machine

The guidance above will get you to the right shelf, but the precise viscosity, the exact fill quantity, and the specific drivetrain fluid types for your 2020 Renegade 570 are printed in your owner's manual. That is a thirty-second check, not a research project. If the manual is long gone, a dealer can pull the specification for your model year in a single phone call. Confirm the number, buy the right oil, and get back on the trail.

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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.