2014 Semi-automatic and oil
I try to read all of the oil reports -- however I have a difficult time discerning what transmission is in the oil test report.
We want the best as does everyone else. So has/have the tests be done with results specific for the semi-automatic trans and the 1330 engines? If so what are they? Does one brand of oil stand out?
I had used Amsoil (which I ran extended drains of about 12,000 miles) for 30 plus years in my bikes and vehicle (provided said vehicle didn't leak like a sieve). That would put the bikes in an area close to 500,000 miles and other vehicles over that. However in reading, I found good reviews of the 20-50 (by tests, it was shown that the 50 was closer to being a 60) Castrol RS for the bikes. So I tried it. Immediately I noticed that the engines were quieter. No change in mpg. So I bought Castrol Synthetic for the my truck -- it also quieted the engine down upon start up and continues to stay quiet.
Currently on the 14 Spyder, we did the first oil change at just over 3000 miles and probably have less than 1000 miles since the change which was BRP blend.
I have had a couple of PM's from members on here regarding oil, but all in all it can be really confusing.
I have never sent oil into a lab and really appreciate those that do that kind of research.
So the bottom line question -- are the results for the oils good for the semi-automatics and manual trans. Or should a different oil be used.
It would be so nice to see a spreadsheet ranking of oils and their results.
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Originally Posted by
M109Dreamer
I havent seen this posted before in regards to oil. Can the 998 engines, SE5 particularly run the T6? I just switched to the T6 in my 2 wheeler and really like it so far.
......................NO NO NO .........Only the 1330 clutch / trans will be able to use this OIL ...............This clutch is different from the 990/998 series engines/trans .......................Mike :thumbup:
I think the SE6 amount of oil was reduced wasn't it?
Don't have my notes in front of me, but it seems that Lamont
put out a notice that the SE-6 amount of oil should be reduced to something like 5 1/4 quarts with filter change. Last time,
I put in 5 quarts, took it for a run, then topped off just a tiny bit. Haven't added any since and it has about 3500 miles on it.