I did a search but only found some post a few years old on the subject.
What oil are you using for your 1330 engine? I have a 2018 and a 2019 F3L. Just got a quote from the dealer to do an oil change. Not trying to be funny but it sounded to me like I was gonna pay to put his kids through college cost. Found several youtube videos and it looks like something I can do. I would appreciate any tips and or techniques you could share. Also trying to find if I can get the oil locally.
Thanks
John
lamonster sell the tools needed and an oil change kit
Rotella T6 5w40 for me less than 50 bucks for a change.
Personally putting an oil that has additive packages that formulate it for a diesel has no place in my bike; but that’s just me. I know a lot of guys do it, but I prefer to stick with an actual motorcycle oil. I only run Mobil 1 10-40 Racing 4T in my bikes, along with BajaRon’s filter kit.
Rotella 15w40 T6. 2.5 gallons at Walmart for $60. Oil filter kit from BajaRon or Lamonster.
Stainless steel drain plug from Votex
https://votex-us.com/DP035
:agree: ...been using it for many years .... It can be bought for less .....JMHO .... Mike :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by helton61
Yep that's just you ...... The Rotella T-6 is JASO II rated :clap: ..... Mike :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by DaniBoy
Yes that includes oil filter too.Quote:
Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911
When I bought my 14 RT new I also bought a case of oil filters ( on-line ), They were about $5.00 each ..... Mike :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by helton61
And we're off to the races. Let's do tires while we're at it.
Since you asked Rotella in my 1330 as in all of my bikes with trans/engine unit for years. Three of those bikes have an excess of 100,000 miles on them. My BMW and Guzzi have separate transmission and engine setups with a dry clutch so a different animal.
You'll get a hundred different answers here.Quote:
Originally Posted by Revrent
Rotella is fine, and it meets the spec for the clutch. No harm in a diesel oil in a motorcycle. Primary difference is a small amount of silicone added to minimize foaming in a HEUI diesel engine so the injectors will fire properly. Silicone won't harm a gas engine. Get it at WM.
Supertech Motorcycle Oil, made by Warren. Good oil, available nationwide at WM.
Valvoline Motorcycle oil is relatively cheap, meets the spec, and is available locally most anywhere. (WM and AZ)
Castrol can be found in some auto parts stores. It's fine as well, and Castrol is rumored to make the BRP oil. (AZ)
Shell Advance Motorcycle oil. Great stuff, finally imported due to demand. (Advance Auto)
I'm running Mercury Quicksilver. Found on closeout a few years back for a couple dollars a quart.
I bought all 4 cases right then. Meets the spec, works fine, no bad habits.
Still in the wild in a few places, and Amazon for 33.xx a gallon.
Read the label, you are looking for a 10w or 15w40 for summer, JASO MA, and whatever your finances can afford. 5w40 if you are a diehard that rides all winter. If it meets the spec, it meets the spec. So called "conventional" oils, change a bit more often, synthetics, run them a little longer if you choose. I still don't agree on the 9000 plus miles BRP calls for regardless of oil or type. Oil changes don't have to be stressful or require a second mortgage.
Your search must be broken. There have been 3 or 4 oil threads on here in the past couple of months.Quote:
Originally Posted by Revrent
No kidding. Gotta love oil and tire threads.Quote:
Originally Posted by Navydad
Here we go again. :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:
If you read your operator's guide and use oil that meet the API Service Code(s) for your engine you aren't going to go wrong. The only way you can know how the oil is performing is to have it analyzed.
I bought some hiflo filters off of amazon for 6.74 without the orings or washers.Quote:
Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911
Here's my 2 cents worth.
I only run Mobil 1 10-40 Racing 4T in my bike also. Good stuff and IMHO it will quieten the transmission clunk to hardly noticeable.
I purchased the K&N straight from K&N on sale for 8.79ea and free shipping as I purchased 3 of them. Both are really good filters.Quote:
Originally Posted by helton61
I bought the same for my 2019 RT LTD, no issues
I just buy my oil with the filter kit and ebc brakes for my yearly spring maintenance change out from lamonster. I also bought the K+N air filter this year so I don't ever have to buy one of those again.
Tried and true products and formulated just for our machines.
Have you ever used the little search engine at the top of the page, if so, you will find thousands of oil postings till your eyes bleed! As far as what oil to use, just make sure it's wet clutch compatable, and use whatever you want!! Good luck my freind, now off to the races we go!!!:popcorn:Quote:
Originally Posted by Revrent
After reading all the opinions and my research, I’ll drink the Kool-Aid……..I will begin using Rotella 5w-40 in my Spyder 1330.Quote:
Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911
Actually using Superior NON-BRP products ..... is NOT drinking the Kool-Aid :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: ....JMHO ....Mike :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by bikerchris1270
2021 Spyder RTL. my last oil change at the dealer was $300 +-. I looked at the parts list used and was shocked what few parts were used.
I decided put this 76 year old body on the floor and change my own oil, like I was still in my youth.
CORRECTED:
IT WAS POINTED OUT TO ME THAT THE OIL I USED WAS NOT FORMULATED WITH JASCO MA2 AS REQUIRED BY BRP.
I DRAINED THIS OIL AND REFILED WITH:
VALVOLINE 10W-40 MOTORCYCLE 4 STROKE FORMULATED WITH "JASO MA2".
THANKS
THANKS FOR THE HEADS UP.
Oil change parts I used
Ref:25 O-Ring 420430115 1.97
Ref:24 O-Ring 420250460 1.97
Ref:26 Metal Gasket Ring 420430623 1.34
Ref:38 OEM Oil Filter 420956744 17.09
**#39 OEM Oil Filter Cover Ass'y Includes Items 39 to 42 Part Number 420210885 if needed
Ref: 40 OEM Oil Filter Gasket #420850482 6.99
#41 OEM O-Ring 420950812 Filter Rod $5.59 if needed
#42 OEM O-Ring 420650927 Filter Rod $5.59 if needed
Total Parts I used= 29.36
https://www.canampartshouse.com/oemp...ne-lubrication
I use Lucas High Performance Motorcycle Oil, Synthetic 20W-50.
It is approved for wet clutch applications. Have also used the Mobil1 4T in the past, but mostly stay with the Lucas Motorcycle Oil.
I don't really think it matters much what brand you use, if it is approved for wet clutch and you are changing it on a regular basis.
Changing the oil is not rocket surgery........ basic hand tools, and automatic transmission funnel.
I looked at the specs and this does not appear to meet the requirements for our engines/transmissions unless I missed something. Check for yourself and good luck. I did not see a JASO classification.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crewless