Low on oil

[spydersteve22]

Hello, my oil really is low can I just go to the auto store and buy some full synthetic and top it off? Is that ok??

[Chupaca]

if they carry motorcycle oil with the same specs. You would do better going to a bike shop. Manual gives the specs needed. If you are do for an oil change soon mixing oils would be fine otherwise try to keep the same oil. Whenerver you have an oil change get an extra qt for topping off...

[BajaRon]

Hello, my oil really is low can I just go to the auto store and buy some full synthetic and top it off? Is that ok??

Do not put regular automobile engine oil in it. You may get away with it if you don't put much in but, why chance it. Get a good 5w-40, 10w-40 or 15w-40 full synthetic with a JASO rating of at least MA (NOT MA1). MA2 is better.

That part can be a bit confusing because...

MA1 (Not too good and not good at all for the Spyder)
MA (Better and good enough for the Spyder)
MA2 (Best!)

If you have to, 20w-50 with the same JASO rating will do. Especially for topping off.

[maliamd]

How many miles on your bike?

[spydersteve22]

1939mi, haven't did my first oil change yet and don't know what oil they put in first.

[SPYD3R]

Hello, my oil really is low can I just go to the auto store and buy some full synthetic and top it off? Is that ok??

OBVIOUSLY YOU ARE A NOVICES.... NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT, WE ALL WERE AT ONE TIME... AND IT'S GOOD THAT YOU ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS.....
GO TO YOUR DEALER, AND BUY A QUART SPECIFICALLY MADE FOR YOUR SPYD3R.....
DO NOT TAKE CHANCES....
ALWAYS KEEP AN EXTRA QUART HANDY, FOR THE EXTRA $10, IT'S CHEEP INSURANCE... AND REMEMBER, ALL THESE ENGINES WILL BURN ABOUT A QUART BETWEEN OIL CHANGES... SO PLEASE DON'T THINK THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOUR SPYD3R....
DAN P
EASLEY, SC
SPYD3R

[cyclelover63]

Advanced Auto Parts stocks Mobil 1 synthetic oil for motorcycles that meet all of the specs..It is not in the automotive oil section though...You have to search for it...i bought it for top offs...I almost never visit a dealer without buying an extra quart of XPS,just for top offs...Can't always time it right though.

[Bob Denman]

OBVIOUSLY YOU ARE A NOVICES.... NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT, WE ALL WERE AT ONE TIME... AND IT'S GOOD THAT YOU ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS.....
GO TO YOUR DEALER, AND BUY A QUART SPECIFICALLY MADE FOR YOUR SPYD3R.....
DO NOT TAKE CHANCES....
ALWAYS KEEP AN EXTRA QUART HANDY, FOR THE EXTRA $10, IT'S CHEEP INSURANCE... AND REMEMBER, ALL THESE ENGINES WILL BURN ABOUT A QUART BETWEEN OIL CHANGES... SO PLEASE DON'T THINK THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOUR SPYD3R....
DAN P
EASLEY, SC
SPYD3R

It certainly can't hurt, to have a quart (Litre?) of BRP's slippery stuff on the shelf... Get the blended stuff; it's what comes with the bikes from the factory.

[jcthorne]

You can also find Valvoline motorcycle oil at Wal Mart that meets all the specs. Its in the motorcycle section, not with the other motor oils.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

You can also find Valvoline motorcycle oil at Wal Mart that meets all the specs. Its in the motorcycle section, not with the other motor oils.

​Valvoline has an OIL that is OK for the 998 engine ?????......Mike

[KyPadre]

Advanced Auto Parts stocks Mobil 1 synthetic oil for motorcycles that meet all of the specs..It is not in the automotive oil section though...You have to search for it...i bought it for top offs...I almost never visit a dealer without buying an extra quart of XPS,just for top offs...Can't always time it right though.

Does this hold true for the new 2014 as well?
Reading thread, first I heard of engine "using oil" and needing to "top off". Coming from GL1800 that never needed oil between changes (now have RT-S 2014).

[Bob Denman]

The 1330s have NOT been showing a tendency to burn oil as much as the 998s have...

[KyPadre]

The 1330s have NOT been showing a tendency to burn oil as much as the 998s have...

Good to know Thanks.

[spydersteve22]

Thanks for the info!

[spydersteve22]

Oh! And what make going through Baja Ron cheaper then buying the Can-am kit for $50?

[OldCowboy]

​Valvoline has an OIL that is OK for the 998 engine ?????......Mike

Not according to their web site. Here are some full synthetic oils which will meet Spyder specs:

Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W-40
Castrol Power RS Racing 5W-40, 10W-40 (JASO MA2)

Amsoil 10W-40 Advanced Synthetic Motorcycle Oil (JASO MA2)

Red Line Synthetic 10W-40 Motorcycle Oil

Royal Purple Max-Cycle 10W-40 Motorcycle Oil

Motul 300V Factory Line Off-Road 5W-40

Motul 300V 4T Factory Line 5W-40

Motul 300V 4T Factory Line 10W-40

Motul 7100 4T 10W-40 (JASO MA2)

[PW2013STL]

Does this hold true for the new 2014 as well?
Reading thread, first I heard of engine "using oil" and needing to "top off". Coming from GL1800 that never needed oil between changes (now have RT-S 2014).

In the 13,000 miles I have ridden, and every time I have checked I have never had to put in any oil.
Make sure you are checking the oil after it is at full temp like after a ride, but let it idle for about a min before you check to let all the extra oil settle (per BPR tech).

[jcthorne]

​Valvoline has an OIL that is OK for the 998 engine ?????......Mike

Absolutely. Valvoline 4T Stroke Full Synthetic Motorcycle Oil, 10W40. Good stuff and stocked at most WalMart stores.

http://www.valvoline.com/products/co...oil/10w-40/129

[jcthorne]

Not according to their web site. Here are some full synthetic oils which will meet Spyder specs:

Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W-40
Castrol Power RS Racing 5W-40, 10W-40 (JASO MA2)

Amsoil 10W-40 Advanced Synthetic Motorcycle Oil (JASO MA2)

Red Line Synthetic 10W-40 Motorcycle Oil

Royal Purple Max-Cycle 10W-40 Motorcycle Oil

Motul 300V Factory Line Off-Road 5W-40

Motul 300V 4T Factory Line 5W-40

Motul 300V 4T Factory Line 10W-40

Motul 7100 4T 10W-40 (JASO MA2)

You did not look very hard: http://www.valvoline.com/products/co...oil/10w-40/129

Its also been discussed here on SL a number of times and comes up in searches.

[BamaSpyder]

Advanced Auto Parts stocks Mobil 1 synthetic oil for motorcycles that meet all of the specs..It is not in the automotive oil section though...You have to search for it...i bought it for top offs...I almost never visit a dealer without buying an extra quart of XPS,just for top offs...Can't always time it right though.

What he said

[Bob Denman]

Oh! And what make going through Baja Ron cheaper then buying the Can-am kit for $50?

Go ahead; buy the kit from your dealer... Does the parts guy know what he just sold you?

When you buy from Ron; you're getting someone in your corner; that KNOWS the proper oil for your application, and is more than happy to discuss anuy of the options with you.
A REAL "Top-Shelf, First-Class" act!!

How much did you spend for your bike?
Do you REALLY want to try to save money, on something as important as oil?

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Go ahead; buy the kit from your dealer... Does the parts guy know what he just sold you?

When you buy from Ron; you're getting someone in your corner; that KNOWS the proper oil for your application, and is more than happy to discuss anuy of the options with you.
A REAL "Top-Shelf, First-Class" act!!

How much did you spend for your bike?
Do you REALLY want to try to save money, on something as important as oil?

.....Mike

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

[QUOTE=OldCowboy;877020]Not according to their web site. Here are some full synthetic oils which will meet Spyder specs:

Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W-40
Castrol Power RS Racing 5W-40, 10W-40 (JASO MA2)

Amsoil 10W-40 Advanced Synthetic Motorcycle Oil (JASO MA2)

Red Line Synthetic 10W-40 Motorcycle Oil

Royal Purple Max-Cycle 10W-40 Motorcycle Oil

Motul 300V Factory Line Off-Road 5W-40

Motul 300V 4T Factory Line 5W-40

Motul 300V 4T Factory Line 10W-40

Motul 7100 4T 10W-40 (JASO MA2)

[Mr. White]

I buy a case of 10-40 synthetic Motorcycle Amsoil from Baharon....It is delivered to my front gate in 4-5 days....the only way to go. (much cheaper than the locals sell it for) Big Red 1 uses about 1/2 quart per 1,000 miles or so. I check it after each 500 just in case. Works for me.

[OldCowboy]

[QUOTE=BLUEKNIGHT911;877372]

Not according to their web site. Here are some full synthetic oils which will meet Spyder specs:

Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W-40
Castrol Power RS Racing 5W-40, 10W-40 (JASO MA2)

Amsoil 10W-40 Advanced Synthetic Motorcycle Oil (JASO MA2)

Red Line Synthetic 10W-40 Motorcycle Oil

Royal Purple Max-Cycle 10W-40 Motorcycle Oil

Motul 300V Factory Line Off-Road 5W-40

Motul 300V 4T Factory Line 5W-40

Motul 300V 4T Factory Line 10W-40

Motul 7100 4T 10W-40 (JASO MA2)


[/QUOTE.....This is also certified ....Rotella T-6 , Full Syn 5W-40 ....meets all BRP specs ...and is sold at Wally world for about $24 per Gal...Mike

I am somewhat concerned about the Rotella T-6. The owners manual states that oil that meets the API SM spec should not be used. Rotella T-6 meets the API SM spec. http://s02.static-shell.com/content/...6-brochure.pdf