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    Default What type of oil do you use?

    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.

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    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.

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

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    Royal Purple Max Cycle 10W40

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    Spectro Platinum 4 Full Synthetic 5W40
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    Brp oil. Just what the manufacturer recommends

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    I just changed my RTS oil last weekend.... BRP full synthetic. Yellow bottles.
    RT-S # 352; Timeless Black... faster than any other color. Mods: EasternBeaver PC8 Fuse Box, 12v digital dashboard display, RearTrunk internal Lights.
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    Other secret mods.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CincySpyder View Post
    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.
    2008 GS SE5 in 2008
    Traded at 43,000 miles for a left over
    2010 RT SM5 in 2011
    Traded at 57,000 for a left over
    2014 RTS SE6 in 2015, which has 35,000 miles
    Oct 19th, 2017, totaled 2014 RT while killing a Javaline
    Dec 12th, 2017 drove a 2017 F3L home. What an awesome machine!

    Never had any breakdown stranded issues.

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pincushion View Post
    Spectro Platinum 4 Full Synthetic 5W40
    Quote Originally Posted by Sopher View Post
    I just changed my RTS oil last weekend.... BRP full synthetic. Yellow bottles.
    BRP oil summer grade

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    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

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    Castrol Syntec 5W-40 Full Synthetic

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    BRP

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sopher View Post
    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)?
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    Wink search is your friend

    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

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    I use Motul 300v 4T racing.

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

    Mike

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    Quote Originally Posted by burg650 View Post
    I use Motul 300v 4T racing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Y Rider View Post
    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.
    RT-S # 352; Timeless Black... faster than any other color. Mods: EasternBeaver PC8 Fuse Box, 12v digital dashboard display, RearTrunk internal Lights.
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    Other secret mods.

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    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!

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    Quote Originally Posted by trucknrn View Post
    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


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    Quote Originally Posted by burg650 View Post
    I use Motul 300v 4T racing.
    Quote Originally Posted by Campverdefela View Post
    +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

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    Quote Originally Posted by trucknrn View Post
    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!
    2008 GS SE5 in 2008
    Traded at 43,000 miles for a left over
    2010 RT SM5 in 2011
    Traded at 57,000 for a left over
    2014 RTS SE6 in 2015, which has 35,000 miles
    Oct 19th, 2017, totaled 2014 RT while killing a Javaline
    Dec 12th, 2017 drove a 2017 F3L home. What an awesome machine!

    Never had any breakdown stranded issues.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dudley View Post
    BajaRon...great price and fast service!
    Amen!

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    Default AMSOIL SAE 5W-40

    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
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