oil type for S10s

[taskmaster86]

I thought the same and looked at the Rotella T-6, it states Jaso-MA on the label.

I concur.

For bikes that are out of warranty, you must try Delo 400 LE 5w-40. I have used it for years and it always works great and has never caused a problem. It is also easily available at Wal-Mart and is usually cheaper than rotella t6. It gives even better clutch feel than Rotella and the virgin oil analysis shows a much TBN and higher additive pack, for the oil geeks. 8)

 

[greg the pole]

I just bought a 4 gallon (19L) pail of Rotella T. At $7/Liter it's a steal.
Like others said, it's rated for what we need, and widely available.
I've always used The regular rotella for break in (moto man method ::002: , and at roughly 3500km switched to synthetic (AMS oil 10w40). I've ran the Amsoil in it to this point.
the issue i'm having with my tenere, is that at 67xxx km, I cannot go further than 3500-3800km, before needing to add a liter of oil to it.
At this point, It doesn't matter if I change my oil every 4000 km, as it will cost me all of $28 plus a filter every second, or 3rd oil change. So I will be switching to the rotella synth.

 

[Ramseybella]

I turned my Die Hard Honda or nothing Gold Wing 1800 buddy on to T-6.
He did a monster tour to Colorado, Wyoming, Montana to Oregon down the cost across to sequoia, Death valley, Las Vegas then back to New Mexico last month and will never use another oil other than the Shell Rotella again.
He told me it was the smoothest his wing felt since he bought it in 2010..

 

[Marty]

Just because a car oil is not EC rated does not "necessarily" mean that it is free from friction modifiers that may be sub optimal for a wet clutch. Moto specific oils are available in Walmart or any auto parts store that are not significantly more expensive than comparably quality car oils. IMO car or diesel oils are a false economy.

 

[2daMax]

Interesting oil discussion. Let me add some points to ponder:

1. Diesel Engine oils, only use API CI-4 Plus certification. CI-4 Plus is rated for Turbo Diesels that is used in engines with higher revs capability. Most diesel engines are high torque but red lines pretty low. Oils tends to foam up and cause bubbles if they are beaten by moving parts. CI-4 Plus reduces the foaming tendencies. Foam and bubbles aren't good when placed between metals to metals as the air is not a good lubricant or gives protection. I believe the Fully Synthetic Shell Rotella is CI-4 Plus rated.

2. Car engine oils: As said, don't use Energy Conservation rated oil (xW30 oils and lighter viscosity) as the Friction Modifier additives which can cause the bike clutch to slip. On Non-energy conserving oils, car oils may not have shear stability. It won't last as long when a 50 weight oil is reduced to a 40 weight oil and to 30 weight sooner. Having said that, some cheapo bike oil of mineral class also does not exhibit shear stability. (when you find that after 1000km of usage, the gears seems not wanting to shift properly).

3. The best oils is: the one that you tried and find it to last long (smooth engine, easy gear changes, doesn't hurt your pocket).
I put in a 20W40 mineral bike oil after 100km with the factory fill. It lasted about 1300km when I could not get to 1st gear from N at a traffic stop. Fortunately, after the 7th attempt, it engaged and off I went....went straight home for the oil change and put in Fully Syn Castrol Power 1 Racing 10W40 which my bike buddy raves about. Let's see..

 

[Jonny675]

Oil

Ok lads and lasses,Do people stick to there favourite brand of oil or do you stick in the cheapest,I used to use Motol on all my other bikes but now I'm thinking just stick in a basic motorcycle oil.
What do people think bike doesn't need a change but might do one,had a little bumble out today bit windy but thought oil change ready to go.

 

[Bryn]

Re: Oil

I tend to use whatever I see a deal on....last change was castrol power1 fully synth..but just got 12 litres of Hein Gericke 10/40 semi synthetic at a good price..so that'll be going in for the next few changes...frequency of oil changes makes a big difference....3-4 thousand miles I tend to go for ::022::

 

[Triple dick]

Re: Oil

Fully synthetic Diesel engine oil for me, several high mileage riders on here use it. Also I buy it in 205ltr drums as it's what we use at work.

 

[Xt1200zsupertenere]

Re: Oil

OKQ8 SBK racing 10w-50 ... Api :SM. MA2 -rated ( fully syntetic ) ::008::
FANTSTIC oil for the money ( 8 dollar / liter )

Rear end : Castrol 75w-90 Syntrax longlife ( fully syntet )!

 

[Bryn]

Re: Oil

I suppose its like asking the question "Have you folks got any string? How long is the best length?"

;D

 

[Pterodactyl]

Re: Oil

I think it is akin to yelling fire in a crowded theater. Holy cow..... do some research.

 

[Checkswrecks]

Re: Oil

Ok lads and lasses,Do people stick to there favourite brand of oil or do you stick in the cheapest,I used to use Motol on all my other bikes but now I'm thinking just stick in a basic motorcycle oil.
What do people think bike doesn't need a change but might do one,had a little bumble out today bit windy but thought oil change ready to go.

I think it is akin to yelling fire in a crowded theater. Holy cow..... do some research.

+1 with Pterodactyl on using the search button it's been hit so many times, here and elsewhere.
Starting a new oil thread on any vehicle forum is so pointless . . .

This thread is now merged with another one.

 

[Ramseybella]

Re: Oil

I think it is akin to yelling fire in a crowded theater. Holy cow..... do some research.

I would agree with you on that one Kevin, but you where the first to reply to the thread on page one of three now? I would have made this comment then don't you think?
Sort of like trying to stop the tides, Oil threads are always an amusing past time and they will always come and go like the tides.
No harm no foul. ::003::
Oh I forgot! And as an added bonus we have to use Final Drive Oil as well..

 

[silvergoose]

Oil and Oil filters cause more strong feelings than a good looking gal at a stag party. I found a site sometime ago that may help stop or at least slow down some myths and false statements.

www.bob'stheoilguy.com great/ factual information.

Good Luck

 

[Ramseybella]

Oil and Oil filters cause more strong feelings than a good looking gal at a stag party. I found a site sometime ago that may help stop or at least slow down some myths and false statements.

www.bob'stheoilguy.com great/ factual information.

Good Luck

That will not do any good!!
It's an Oil thread Resistance is Futile..

 

[RhodeTrip]

I see this on multiple forums on multiple topics and then there will be comments about the lack of traffic on the site. The bottom line is people come to these sites to interact with other riders, if all they do is search for what you talked about 2 years ago then the complaints that the site is dead. Things change new options come out and opinions change; if you don't want to read another oil thread then don't.
Jim

 

[WJBertrand]

I'm always surprised how folks go outside the recommended viscosity ranges and other recommendations as if they don't believe the information in the owners manual? It's almost an "I've read the manual but what is the real story?" kind of attitude.

 

[silvergoose]

Ramseybella, the truth is sometime overlooked, in favor of the roar of myth and misinformation.

 

[Ramseybella]

Ramseybella, the truth is sometime overlooked, in favor of the roar of myth and misinformation.

Silvergoose: you have a space in your link...

www.bobistheoilguy.com

 

[silvergoose]

Thanks for the site correction.