What type of oil do you use?

[ruthie]

Thinking about doing oil changes myself (that is my hubby). We use Rotella T Synthetic SAE 5W-40 in all our bikes, truck and car for many years. Does anyone use Rotella in their RT-S SE5.

[Roger]

Hi ruthie i see that you are still new so this is the best way to tell you how to search. Click on search above and type in what your looking for then click go. Or you can order everything you need from Bajaron.

[NancysToy]

The new formulation of Rotella-T 5W-40 will cause clutch slippage. Ask Lamaont about it.

[CincySpyder]

Royal Purple Max Cycle 10W40

[Pincushion]

Spectro Platinum 4 Full Synthetic 5W40

[dave01]

Brp oil. Just what the manufacturer recommends

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[Sopher]

I just changed my RTS oil last weekend.... BRP full synthetic. Yellow bottles.

[Dudley]

Royal Purple Max Cycle 10W40

Same here. Used it for 40,000 miles in our 2008 SE5 and now in our 2010 RT. Only difference, we use the automotive oil. Same oil except the Max Cycle is formulated for air cooled engines.

[InspectorGadget]

Mobile 1 full synthetic 10W40 API SL rated---Wal-Mart $24.50 for a 5 qt container.
Good Luck C-YA RL

[darren]

Spectro Platinum 4 Full Synthetic 5W40

I just changed my RTS oil last weekend.... BRP full synthetic. Yellow bottles.

BRP oil summer grade

[boborgera]

I haven't used the same brand of oll more than one time, And i haven't noticed any difference between them.
If there is a difference i think it's only the shape and color of the bottle the oil comes in.
We know BRP doesn't make their own oil, For that matter either does Ford, GM, or Chrysler

[spyder1]

Castrol Syntec 5W-40 Full Synthetic

[IWN2RYD]

BRP

[Y Rider]

I just changed my RTS oil last weekend.... BRP full synthetic. Yellow bottles.

I'm changing my oil this weekend. Plan to use BRP oil. Is there any real advantage using the full synthetic (winter oil) vs. BRP synthetic blend (summer oil)?

[clueless]

search is your friend ... doing a search for oil type in the forums ...

Mobile Oil conversation:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...highlight=type

Amsoil:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...highlight=type

Castroil:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...highlight=type

and heres a thread just like this one already filled out with suggestions:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...highlight=type

[burg650]

I use Motul 300v 4T racing.

[liketoride2]

Valvoline 4T 10W-40 full synthetic motorcycle specific oil, available at both Walmart and Autozone locally.

Mike

[Campverdefela]

I use Motul 300v 4T racing.

[Sopher]

I'm changing my oil this weekend. Plan to use BRP oil. Is there any real advantage using the full synthetic (winter oil) vs. BRP synthetic blend (summer oil)?

I asked the parts guy at my dealer. He recommened the full synthetic and did NOT say anything about winter vs summer oil.

[trucknrn]

they give the grade in the manual and also the do not use oils also,but what I would like to know is where besides the dealer can I find the filters?

thanks!

[RAL]

they give the grade in the manual and also the do not use oils also,but what I would like to know is where besides the dealer can I find the filters?

thanks!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BRP-C...Q5fAccessories


RAL

[clueless]

I use Motul 300v 4T racing.

+1 also ... good stuff. full synth, meets 5w40 weight, exceeds all other BRP requirements...

http://www.motul.com.my/eng/product_...4T_FL_5W40.pdf

[Dudley]

they give the grade in the manual and also the do not use oils also,but what I would like to know is where besides the dealer can I find the filters?

thanks!

BajaRon...great price and fast service!

[sinkhole]

BajaRon...great price and fast service!

Amen!

[JonGalt]

I had the shop put Amsoil in at the 600mile oil change and I will say that the Spyder has never been smoother and more responsive. The transmission shifts smoother and faster, the engine sounds so much better and throttles more responsively in a smoother manner. I was skeptical until I read their Motorcycle White Paper and when put up against 17 other oils it rates higher cumulatively over many of their tests when compared to the competition. I think I am getting better gas mileage, but haven't tested it to prove it, but I seem to be going farther between refills. I'm not a dealer or anything, but I signed up as a Preferred Customer to buy it at wholesale and I am very happy with their oil and Power Shot gas enhancer. Be careful when choosing Castrol RS R4 AT, Spectro Plat SX4, Bel-ray EXS Superbike; according to their test they fail miserably in rust protection which is important for the winter months when the Spyder sits. The picture they show of Castrol RS R4 4T is disgustingly corroded. Bel_ray & Lucas oil also foam horribly. Lucas Oil & Royal Purple has the worse Volatility (Evaporation) (ASTM D-5800) at 18.68%.

Motul ranked 6th out 15 with a score of 75. Amsoil Ranked #1 with a cumulative score of 31. Royal Purple ranked 14th with a score of 93. Pennzoil was last place ranked 15th with a score of 111.

Here is a link to there White Paper on Motorcycle oils http://www.amsoil.com/lit/g2156.pdf . It was very educational and helped me understand what makes an oil better than another. Amsoil is not the cheapest, but it is also not the most expensive. If you go that route sign up as a preferred buyer and get it for wholesale. They ship to your door normally in 2-3 days depending on your location to a distribution center and there shipping rates are very low considering the weight of the shipments.

YMMV