VAL-OIL

[SPYD3R]

has anyone used the VALVOLINE 4 cycle, motorcycle oil....
157670 157671
all the literature on the container and in the BRP manual states this is an acceptable quality oil...
BRP manual states: API service SJ or above... and the VAL-OIL is API service is SL... which exceeds the minimum level of protection...
however, at $4.27 i wonder about it.... these pix were taken at Walmarts, and it's NOT a sale price, but their regular price...
most motorcycle oils are $10 and up....
comments please, from people in the know about this would be greatly appreciated... :coffee:
Bob D.; can you flip these pix up-right plz....?
Dan P
SPYD3R

[SPYD3R]

has anyone used the VALVOLINE 4 cycle, motorcycle oil....
157670 157671
all the literature on the container and in the BRP manual states this is an acceptable quality oil...
BRP manual states: API service SJ or above... and the VAL-OIL is API service is SL... which exceeds the minimum level of protection...
however, at $4.27 i wonder about it.... these pix were taken at Walmarts, and it's NOT a sale price, but their regular price...
most motorcycle oils are $10 and up....
comments please, from people in the know about this would be greatly appreciated... :coffee:
Bob D.; can you flip these pix up-right plz....?
Dan P
SPYD3R

CANCEL REQUESTED INFO....
i just called VALVOLINE and this oil is NOT SYNTHETIC OIL.... it's DINO OIL....
THANX anyways....
Dan

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

has anyone used the VALVOLINE 4 cycle, motorcycle oil....
157670 157671
all the literature on the container and in the BRP manual states this is an acceptable quality oil...
BRP manual states: API service SJ or above... and the VAL-OIL is API service is SL... which exceeds the minimum level of protection...
however, at $4.27 i wonder about it.... these pix were taken at Walmarts, and it's NOT a sale price, but their regular price...
most motorcycle oils are $10 and up....
comments please, from people in the know about this would be greatly appreciated... :coffee:
Bob D.; can you flip these pix up-right plz....?
Dan P
SPYD3R
.....I've been using the 4T-stroke 10/40 ( full syn ) version for years now ....It's jaso-2 rated and has the second lowest amount of molybdenum in the OIL ( Amsoil is lowest )., and it's normal price is only $ 6.27 per qt. ....if it's on sale in the SIX-PACK it's about $5.00 per quart ..... the two oils are not the same ..............Mike :thumbup:

[al0vely]

I used this one $6.67
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[quasi]

I used this one $6.67
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yepper, that's what is in mine.

[SPYD3R]

THX GUYS....
good info...
i've used VAL-OIL in my cars/trucks for 40+ yrs.... i'm done with the BRP blended....
JET.COM has it for under $7.00 per qt.
https://jet.com/product/Valvoline-4-Stroke-Motorcycle-Full-Synthetic-10W-40-Motor-Oil-1-Quart/08c63bce018d401a9d2b5d964cd72e2c
Dan P
SPYD3R

[Mikey]

I was thinking on going amsoil this spring myself! Been using it on most everything in the barn as of now.

[oldgoat]

I used this one $6.67
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Me too.

[Csh72]

yepper, that's what is in mine.
I also use Valvoline. I have a 2012 RT and it shifts smoother with the Valvoline.

[KX5062]

The $6.67 price seems to be the on-line purchase price. I walked into my local WallyWorld and it was list as $9.99 per quart, yet the on-line price with store pick up is the lower price.

[Roadster Renovations]

Me too.

We have run that oil in the RT since 2014. A total of 48k trouble-free miles.

Also running it in the '17 Daytona with a respectable 18k.....

Very good oil. Less shearing in lab reports. I have 2 lab reports coming in in a few days. The RT had almost 7k on it and the Daytona about 5,700 miles, so interested to see what it shows.

[SPYD3R]

We have run that oil in the RT since 2014. A total of 48k trouble-free miles.

Also running it in the '17 Daytona with a respectable 18k.....

Very good oil. Less shearing in lab reports. I have 2 lab reports coming in in a few days. The RT had almost 7k on it and the Daytona about 5,700 miles, so interested to see what it shows.

are both the reports on VALVOLINE 4T STROKE...?
if so, please let us know the results...
Dan P
SPYD3R

[Roadster Renovations]

are both the reports on VALVOLINE 4T STROKE...?
if so, please let us know the results...
Dan P
SPYD3R

Yes, they are.

[mavrik]

I have been using the standard Valvoline motorcycle oil 10w-40 for the past 3 oil changes and I have found the engagement of the clutch and everything has gotten smoother.

[Deanna777]

I used this one $6.67
157677I also use the same one. I have been using it for 4 years now. No problems. I have a 2014 RTS-SE6.

I use 5 Qts of Oil in my spyder.
Deanna

[NVERLAST1]

i thought the oil weight was 5w 40 not 10w 40?

[SPYD3R]

received 12qt. via the web this week... got 2 Filter Kits from Baja Ron, so i'm good TO GO....
will do an oil change prior to leaving for the DEADWOOD RALLY in July.... i have 3000 miles left on the current oil...
as for 5W-40 vs. 10W-40 there will be NO ill affects to your engine....
Dan P
SPYD3R

[pegasus1300]

i thought the oil weight was 5w 40 not 10w 40?

It is but the 10w 40 does not hurt our engines.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

It is but the 10w 40 does not hurt our engines.
For DINO oil the difference between 5w & 10w is very, very small ...... For Full Synthetics it's infinitesimal , unless you use your Spyder in the Arctic :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: .............. jmho .... Mike

[Little Blue]

YES, All Very Good Information. :thumbup: I Use the 10W-40. :coffee:

[fatboy]

i am using belray 10w-40 exs

[MikeT]

.....I've been using the 4T-stroke 10/40 ( full syn ) version for years now ....It's jaso-2 rated and has the second lowest amount of molybdenum in the OIL ( Amsoil is lowest )., and it's normal price is only $ 6.27 per qt. ....if it's on sale in the SIX-PACK it's about $5.00 per quart . Mike :thumbup:
Have not seen Valvoline 4T available as a 6-pack on walmart.com for some time.

[SPYD3R]

Have not seen Valvoline 4T available as a 6-pack on walmart.com for some time.

i just purchased 12 qts; 6 from JET.COM & 6 from Walmart.com....
Jet will only sell you a max of 10 qts... (Y?... i don't know)... you'll need to place another order if you want more than 10 qts...
Wally will sell you whatever quantity you want...
Jet has FREE SHIPPING for orders of $35 or more, Wally's has 2nd day delivery, and i got FREE SHIPPING as well...
Jet was a few pennies cheaper than Wally's, and Wally gets your states 'sales tax'...

BTW; Walmarts owns JET.COM
Dan P
SPYD3R

[MikeT]

Jet will only sell you a max of 10 qts... (Y?... i don't know)... you'll need to place another order if you want more than 10 qts...
BTW; Walmarts owns JET.COM
Dan P
SPYD3R
10 quarts is enough for 2 oil changes on the 1330 motor
Mike

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Have not seen Valvoline 4T available as a 6-pack on walmart.com for some time. Not lately anyway in 10w40............however they do have 6 -packs in 20w50 and I like to use 1-20w50 & 4-10w40 on each change ........... and for those who think you can't mix weights ...that only applies to oil and water ....... not the same type of oil................jmho ........Mike:bbq:

[SPYD3R]

10 quarts is enough for 2 oil changes on the 1330 motor
Mike

ya, so.....

[Deanna777]

[QUOTE=MikeT;1336973]Have not seen Valvoline 4T available as a 6-pack on walmart.com for some time.[/QUOTe I usually buy the singles of the Valvoline 4T in Wal Mart.

​Deanna

[SPYD3R]

[QUOTE=MikeT;1336973]Have not seen Valvoline 4T available as a 6-pack on walmart.com for some time.[/QUOTe I usually buy the singles of the Valvoline 4T in Wal Mart.

​Deanna

Deanna;
do you have a SM of SE....?
if SE, do you find that the shifting is smoother than the BRP OEM oil...?
also, i haven't changed my oil yet, i still have another 1500 miles of smiles, prior to my normal 7000 mile change... at what point do you normally change your oil....?
Dan P
SPYD3R

[Deanna777]

[QUOTE=Deanna777;1336989]

Deanna;
do you have a SM of SE....?
if SE, do you find that the shifting is smoother than the BRP OEM oil...?
also, i haven't changed my oil yet, i still have another 1500 miles of smiles, prior to my normal 7000 mile change... at what point do you normally change your oil....?
Dan P
SPYD3R Dan P

I have an SE.
Yes, I the shifting is smoother than the BRP OEM oil.
I usually change the oil @ 1 year intervals ( when I put the spyder into hibernation, usually in Oct.)

Deanna