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    Default What do I need for an oil change?

    For the experienced ones, which part numbers and tools?

    Located in Europe so not kits available here, only the good old BRP dealer.

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    It would partly depend on which motor you have, and whether it's a semi-automatic.
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    Sorry, you are right.

    It's the 1330 ACE engine with semi-automatic SE6 transmission.
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    All you need is the engine oil filter, a seal kit (O-Rings & drain plug washers), 6 quarts of oil, a few tools and the time to do the work.

    I can send you everything you need in the way of a filter kit. I ship all over the world. International shipping is not real speedy these days because of the Covid-19 situation. But if you order ahead, it works well. It is also more cost effective to purchase more than one service kit at a time. I am sure you can find some good quality, fully synthetic 10w/40 or 15w/40 motorcycle oil there in Portugal to finish things off.

    Let me know if I can be of any help in this.
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    Hey Ron! Didn't you mean to say 5W-40??

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spyderman2018 View Post
    Hey Ron! Didn't you mean to say 5W-40??
    No, I specifically recommend a 10w/40 for most Spyder/Ryker owners. This is a case of BRP recommending what they have rather than what would be best. Nothing wrong with a 5w/40, per se. But a 10w/40, or even a 15w/40 is a much better fit. I've detailed this in other posts so I hate to be redundant with the details. But unless you're parking your Spyder outside in sub-zero temps (as a snowmobile might experience). You do not need a 5w startup viscosity.

    The 998 Rotax V-Twin was originally developed for the Aprilia. An Italian crotch rocket. Rotax recommended a 20w/50 weight oil for that engine. However, when BRP put the same engine in the Spyder. They recommended a 10w/40 oil. Why? Because BRP did not produce a 20w/50 oil. Then when BRP dropped the 10w/40 viscosity, they changed their recommendation to a 5w/40. They've gone much more to a One Size Fits All approach. Eliminating a number of lubricants to consolidate their product line.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Spyderman2018 View Post
    Hey Ron! Didn't you mean to say 5W-40??
    No Ron sells the Amsoil 10w40



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    Quote Originally Posted by Ex-Rocket View Post
    No Ron sells the Amsoil 10w40
    I do sell Amsoil 10w/40 motorcycle oil. But that is not why I recommend this viscosity spread. I recommend it regardless of what brand oil you purchase because it is simply a better fit for the Spyder. For those who ride regularly in triple digit temps I recommend 15w/50 or 20w50. I don't sell Amsoil Internationally (except for Canada) because shipping would be insanely high. Amsoil has warehouses in Canada, so I can have it shipped to my Canadian customers without having to cross the border or deal with import duties, etc.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BajaRon View Post
    All you need is the engine oil filter, a seal kit (O-Rings & drain plug washers), 6 quarts of oil, a few tools and the time to do the work.

    I can send you everything you need in the way of a filter kit. I ship all over the world. International shipping is not real speedy these days because of the Covid-19 situation. But if you order ahead, it works well. It is also more cost effective to purchase more than one service kit at a time. I am sure you can find some good quality, fully synthetic 10w/40 or 15w/40 motorcycle oil there in Portugal to finish things off.

    Let me know if I can be of any help in this.
    Thanks Ron, I've sent you a PM.
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