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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.
Thanks!
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It would partly depend on which motor you have, and whether it's a semi-automatic.
Peggy and Howard
Hers: 2013 Spyder ST-S SM5
His: 1999 Honda VFR Interceptor
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Sorry, you are right.
It's the 1330 ACE engine with semi-automatic SE6 transmission.
(F3-S MY2018)
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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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Originally Posted by Spyderman2018
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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Originally Posted by Spyderman2018
Hey Ron! Didn't you mean to say 5W-40??
No Ron sells the Amsoil 10w40
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Originally Posted by Ex-Rocket
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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Originally Posted by BajaRon
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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