Anyone tried VALVOLINE™ 4-STROKE FULL SYNTHETIC" Motorcycle Oil?

[ButterSmooth]

I considered adding the Blackstone 'Universal Average' values, which may be of more useful value, but I didn't want to push Mike over the edge... (/*humor*/). If ever I want to post tabular data, I'll use periods instead of white space. Sorry for the confusion.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I considered adding the Blackstone 'Universal Average' values, which may be of more useful value, but I didn't want to push Mike over the edge... (/*humor*/). If ever I want to post tabular data, I'll use periods instead of white space. Sorry for the confusion.

No harm - no foul ........ all's good .... Mike

[Deanna777]

Given those results Deanna, with the annotation from the Analyst that 'Engine wear levels appear satisfactory for the first sample' and that the greatest benefit of these sort of tests comes from the TRENDS that regular testing reveal over time, I'd be pretty happy with those results from your Spyder - for now!

Sure, the Sodium levels reported are a tad high, but those can be caused by any one or a combination of things that don't necessarily have anything to do with abnormal wear in your engine; and Yes, you should check for a possible coolant leak, but a water contamination level of LESS THAN 0.05% could be simply caused by your sample being taken when the oil wasn't quite hot enough &/or it was taken on a humid/damp day!! Similarly, Viscosity levels of cSt 10 @ 100°C in a 10W40 oil really isn't anything to worry about... for now.

So keep an eye on your coolant level & check for leaks, maybe even put a large sheet of white paper under your Spyder whenever you park it (especially over its winter storage. ) just to see if it shows up any drips; and next time you do an oil change (earlier rather than later, as recommended) take another sample and send it off to the same place to get it analysed in order to see what might have changed. Apart from the potential for identifying imminent catastrophic failure (which your oil analysis DOES NOT SHOW!) it's the TRENDS over time that will really give you the most information from regular oil analysis!

And in the meantime....

Ryde More, & Worry Less!

Peter Aawen, I put my spyder into storage in Oct. the temps that day were in the 50's.

I'll put a white paper under the my spyder to see if the coolant leaks. Also when I do my next oil change,( which it wont be until next Oct) I'll take an other oil sample and send to same lab.

Thanks for the info.

Deanna

[Deanna777]

Since it is important information, do you know and can you share, how many miles of use did this oil get used?

PMK, I don't have the # of miles that the oil was used( In 2020 I didn't get a chance to ride as much as I would have like to because I was/still dealing with some personal issues).

Deanna

[Deanna777]

Deanna,

I am curious, you listed your oil as Valvoline Full Synthetic High Mileage. That is an automotive car oil, and not the same as this topics Valvoline Full Synthetic Motorcycle Oil.

Not sure if you had a typo or if you actually use this automotive oil. Would be great if you could post a photo of the bottle of oil you are using. Thanks.

PMK,

That was the LAB ERROR

I use http://Valvoline 4 Stroke Full Synthetic Motorcycle Oil Which is formulated for specific needs motorcycles, including High Temp High RPMS, and wet clutch systems.


Deanna

[Deanna777]

People who use Valvoline 4 Stroke Full Synthetic motorcycle oil. Has anyone been able to find the 4 T full synthetic Valvoline Motor Cycle oil( 10w-40) that can be used the wet clutch system that the spyders have?

Because of the supply chain problem going on.

Deanna

[K80Shooter]

People who use Valvoline 4 Stroke Full Synthetic motorcycle oil. Has anyone been able to find the 4 T full synthetic Valvoline Motor Cycle oil( 10w-40) that can be used the wet clutch system that the spyders have?

Because of the supply chain problem going on.

Deanna

It's still listed on Amazon for 7.67qt. Shows available if you have prime the shipping is free.

[troop]

People who use Valvoline 4 Stroke Full Synthetic motorcycle oil. Has anyone been able to find the 4 T full synthetic Valvoline Motor Cycle oil( 10w-40) that can be used the wet clutch system that the spyders have?

Because of the supply chain problem going on.

Deanna

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Valvoline...ntent=Shipping

[Deanna777]

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Valvoline...ntent=Shipping

troop

Thanks for the link!

I'll check my local Wal-marts to see if they have in stock( on shelf's).

Deanna

[Deanna777]

It's still listed on Amazon for 7.67qt. Shows available if you have prime the shipping is free.

K80Shooter,

I'll check the website.

Deanna

[Deanna777]

I found the 4T full synthetic Motorcycle Oil ( 10W-40).

Deanna