Oil change

[fastfraser]

Just got back from dealer and bought all the fixens for an oil change

Oil filter 17.49
O-ring 4.99
Washers 1.99 X 2
Oil 13.95 x 5
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Total with tax $108.72 :yikes: Canadian about $99.00 American


My questions to you are - is their a cheaper way to buy this stuff ? When did BRP switch to a blended oil and is it as good as the 100% synthetic .:dontknow:

Thanks in advance for your replies.

[Firefly]

BRP switched earlier this year to the Blend. NO - it's not as good in my opinion.

Many have used other oils - just make sure they are properly rated- the specs are out here somewhere.

The O-rings and Washers and Filter you are basically stuck with OEM - but you can find the filters for around $13 online.

Oil change on Spyder is pretty easy - but can be a bit messy too!

[BLACK WIDOW]

[quote=fastfraser;122632]Just got back from dealer and bought all the fixens for an oil change

Oil filter 17.49
O-ring 4.99
Washers 1.99 X 2
Oil 13.95 x 5
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Total with tax $108.72 :yikes: Canadian about $99.00 American


My questions to you are - is their a cheaper way to buy this stuff ? When did BRP switch to a blended oil and is it as good as the 100% synthetic .:dontknow:

There is no way it could be as good!! First of all they never state at what ratio it is blended; a teaspoon of pure synthetic in a quart would technically be blended.(don't assume it is 50/50 because it is probably not). Pure 100% synthetic that carries the motorcycle rating is the only way to go for me. I would never pay 13.95 for a quart of oil when I know I can buy MUCH better oil at half that price and it carries the JASCO MA rating.:doorag:

[Smylinacha]

HDX just ordered us up some Redline last night and I got MM's green filter to go with it and the kit to clean it with too.

[konich]

Filter and AMS 10-40 synthetic, no need for a new o-ring or washers everytime you change the oil. 56 bucks and I'm done for 2500 miles.

[Just Doo Me]

Filter and AMS 10-40 synthetic, no need for a new o-ring or washers everytime you change the oil. 56 bucks and I'm done for 2500 miles.:agree:I bought Motul 7100 ester 100% synthetic [api sg/sh/sj/sl wet clutch anti slipping technology,suitable for catalytic converters] at Royal Distributing $53.95 4L plus tx plus a filter for 17.99 at the dealer.Spyder only calls for 4 liters.I did the same as you when I did my first oil change,o-rings washers etc. This time it's still $82. nothing is cheap these days.:gaah: