As suspected, but wanted to see it in writing.

BRP specially formulated their API M rated oil geared towards use in ALL Spyder's.

That said, as noted below. Use of MOST other oil with API M rating is still NOT recommended - Per the 2 responses below from XPS Lubricant representatives.

That too, is exactly as thought.

Trust but verify.


Response #1 addressed to GK72Cane

XPS_Lubricants <info@xpslubricants.com>
11:55 AM (37 minutes ago)
to me

Hi Gary,

Thanks for the question.

The new bottle has the same 5W-40 oil as previously used and called Summer Grade, we just updated the packaging with new labels and bottle design.

In terms of the literature that recommends prior oil generations, the reason for the recommendation to NOT use SM is that many formulations with this API service level are formulated with types of friction modifiers that cause wet clutch slippage.

XPS is formulated with precise friction to optimize the wet clutch performance of the Spyder, yet maintains API SM service level.

So most oils in the market that say API SM would not meet the specific requirements for Can Am, however the XPS product does meet the requirements for the clutch as well as meeting API SM service levels.

Thank you,

XPS Lubricants


Response #2 addressed to Spyderman14RSS

Hi Derek,

Thanks for the question.

You have the correct oil in your kit for your machine.

In terms of the literature that recommends prior oil generations, the reason for the recommendation to NOT use SM is that many formulations with this API service level are formulated with types of friction modifiers that cause wet clutch slippage.

XPS is formulated with precise friction to optimize the wet clutch performance of the Spyder, yet maintains API SM service level.

So most oils in the market that say API SM would not meet the specific requirements for Can Am, however the XPS product does meet the requirements for the clutch as well as meeting API SM service levels.

Thank you,

XPS Lubricants