2nd oil change, 9300 miles or 1 year

[ollicat]

Hello all. I need some advice. Because of some surgery, I was not able to ride much in the last year but am ready to go now. I only put on 1000 miles in the last year. The owners manual says oil changes at 9300 mile intervals or 1 year. How serious is that 1 year mark? Is the mileage or time period more of the governing factor? Lastly, if this happens again, would synthetic oil allow for longer periods between oil changes if my mileage stays low? Thanks for any advice you can offer.

[2dogs]

It's the milage. Don't worry about time. That's just so they can sell more oil. Your oil is not going to become contaminated or go bad. Not to worry, you're good. Ride happy and stay safe.

[Little Blue]

....Well, I go with oil samples on my Spyder engine oil.
So far all my oil changes have been made in one year.
Then again I would not have a problem with going 9200/9300 oil miles. I would go with 9300 miles and or 2 years.
I always do an oil sample.
My 2 cents. ........

[JayBros]

The only potential "gotcha" in not following the manufacturer's recommended service intervals is if something fails and one attempts to get warranty repairs one better have deeper pockets than BRP. Other than that you'll probably be all right. I've routinely run > 9,300/yr. before the pandemic but since it hit I've run only about 6K/yr. so I 've changed it annually in Jan because I ride year round.

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Hello all. I need some advice. Because of some surgery, I was not able to ride much in the last year but am ready to go now. I only put on 1000 miles in the last year. The owners manual says oil changes at 9300 mile intervals or 1 year. How serious is that 1 year mark? Is the mileage or time period more of the governing factor? Lastly, if this happens again, would synthetic oil allow for longer periods between oil changes if my mileage stays low? Thanks for any advice you can offer.

For my answer read these two threads.

https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...een+check+mark

https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...een+check+mark

[Deanna777]

Hello all. I need some advice. Because of some surgery, I was not able to ride much in the last year but am ready to go now. I only put on 1000 miles in the last year. The owners manual says oil changes at 9300 mile intervals or 1 year. How serious is that 1 year mark? Is the mileage or time period more of the governing factor? Lastly, if this happens again, would synthetic oil allow for longer periods between oil changes if my mileage stays low? Thanks for any advice you can offer.

What is year is your spyder?

The spyders with the 1330 engines ( which are from 2014 and up) usually require the oil change every 9300 miles or at 1 year intervals.

Deanna

[ollicat]

I have a 2021 RT Limited. This is really good stuff. I think I will make it through this riding season and change it in the late Fall. I still think I will be under 9300 miles but approaching 2 years by then. Thanks all. You saved me $300.

[Bartender]

Just my 2 cents worth and without any redeeming other value. I change the oil when I put the Spyder up for the winter whether it is 9000 miles or 200 miles. I do this because I believe(without any oil testing) that the oil deteriorates due to collected moisture from engine operation and that deterioration includes moisture which can cause internal rusting. Oil doesn't cost that much and engines do so I just change the oil anyway. Many may disagree and I'm fine with that but I will continue that practice regardless. That is one of the reasons that I cringe when I see posters indicate that they start their engines over the winter from time to time and run them for 10 to 30 minutes since that runs the risk of contamination of the new oil. Short of a spirited 100 mile or more ride there is no way to get the oil hot enough to evaporate any accumulated moisture from a 30 minute idle in the garage. Battery tender keeps the battery in condition and there is no remaining reason to start the engine unless you are going to ride.

[Deanna777]

Just my 2 cents worth and without any redeeming other value. I change the oil when I put the Spyder up for the winter whether it is 9000 miles or 200 miles. I do this because I believe(without any oil testing) that the oil deteriorates due to collected moisture from engine operation and that deterioration includes moisture which can cause internal rusting. Oil doesn't cost that much and engines do so I just change the oil anyway. Many may disagree and I'm fine with that but I will continue that practice regardless. That is one of the reasons that I cringe when I see posters indicate that they start their engines over the winter from time to time and run them for 10 to 30 minutes since that runs the risk of contamination of the new oil. Short of a spirited 100 mile or more ride there is no way to get the oil hot enough to evaporate any accumulated moisture from a 30 minute idle in the garage. Battery tender keeps the battery in condition and there is no remaining reason to start the engine unless you are going to ride.

Bartender,

That is a good idea to change the oil before you put your spyder into (Hibernation) storage for the winter months.

Also, that is good idea to put your spyder on a battery tender/maintainer during the winter months.

Deanna

[Little Blue]

.....Best to do what BRP says in your owners manual. You can get a copy online. .......

[2dogs]

I have a 2021 RT Limited. This is really good stuff. I think I will make it through this riding season and change it in the late Fall. I still think I will be under 9300 miles but approaching 2 years by then. Thanks all. You saved me $300.

You didn't mention the year of your spyder in your opening post. If you are still in the BRP warranty period, follow the owner's manual. Don't void your warranty.