Oil changes

[Steve-0]

What kind of oil does the spyder use,it`s due for a change,just bought a 2010 rt-s.Any help would be nice,thanks.

[NancysToy]

Your manual has this information. If you don't have a manual, you can download one here. http://www.operatorsguides.brp.com/I...adster&type=og

BRP specifies either their 4-stroke synthetic blend XPS Summer Weight, or a 5W-40 (10W-40 should be OK) semi-synthetic or full-synthetic motorcycle oil, meeting the requirements for API service SL, SJ, SH, or SG classification. Do not use a motor oil meeting the API service SM or ILSAC GF-4 classification.

Please note that there is more to a service interval than merely changing the oil and filter. There are several other tasks that should be performed.

[dizzyspots]

So...I went thru every brand of synthetic oil in the rack. I understand NOT using service grade SM....but ALL the synthetic I found is labeled SN...but has a secondary list with multiple grades that its equivalent to....including SM???

[Chupaca]

get the XPS oil sold at dealers or online (cheaper and kit contains 5 qt"s oil filter/s o-ring/s and washers), or the Amsoil sold by sponsors on the home page. Happy hunting..!!

[NancysToy]

There are suitable oils available. Sorry your local shops don't carry them. I have not seen any motorcycle oils labeled API-SN, but I have not looked closely lately. Are you sure you were looking at motorcycle oils?

[dizzyspots]

Nope....went to Oreily's....NO motorcycle oil on the entire 20 ft long 8 ft high wall!!!...finally found Lucas semi synthetic MOTORCYCLE oil...just looking for some
to top off before next change, then Ill order a BRP kit thanks

[liketoride2]

In my area Valvoline 4T 10-40 full synthetic motorcycle oil is consistently available at Walmart and Autozone stores. It's an excellent oil and very suitable for Spyders.

Mike
Idaho
www.rtwrider.net