oil consumption

[ontariospyder]

My dealer has been using full synthetic in my RTS-SE5 and I am adding about 1.25 liters between 5000 km oil changes. The manual calls for semi-synthetic. I was wondering if anyone using the semi can tell me how much oil they are consuming. I was hoping the thicker oil would stop some of the blow by and lessen consumption.

[jmkipp]

I have used a quart in about 3200 miles
Jack

[retired1]

I had to add about 1/2 quart of oil at 2000 miles after the last change. I'm going in this week to have it done again and am changing to Royal Purple 10w40. I used it in my GS and it worked well, without having to add between changes.

[fastfraser]

Where are you loosing oil ? Airbox, overflow,crankcase vent

I ask this question for the RT not the RS.

[ontariospyder]

I really don't know. I was assuming that these engines blow some oil past the pistons and out through the exhaust.

[NancysToy]

I really don't know. I was assuming that these engines blow some oil past the pistons and out through the exhaust.

Not likely. It is usually blow by to the airbox. If this is the case, make sure you check the oil level properly. It needs to be at full operating temperature, not just three bars on the water temp gauge. Best checked after a ride...strictly following the procedure in the book. The Spyder does not like the level too high. I suggest halfway to the full mark, but just make sure it is no above full, when hot. If all else fails there are some solutions here in past threads.

[Gordy]

semi synthetic maybe a cup full in 5000 kliks

[mdminc]

I have 2500 miles on mine and have put in a total of about 3/4 quart to date.

[clueless]

I had to add about 1/2 quart of oil at 2000 miles after the last change. I'm going in this week to have it done again and am changing to Royal Purple 10w40. I used it in my GS and it worked well, without having to add between changes.

is not the recommended viscosity 5W40 not 10W40?

[fastfraser]

Not likely. It is usually blow by to the airbox. If this is the case, make sure you check the oil level properly. It needs to be at full operating temperature, not just three bars on the water temp gauge. Best checked after a ride...strictly following the procedure in the book. The Spyder does not like the level too high. I suggest halfway to the full mark, but just make sure it is no above full, when hot. If all else fails there are some solutions here in past threads.

Hi Scotty

Is the oil in the airbox a problem on the RTS . Same as the RS ?

[dave01]

I have an RTS and the oil still gets in the airbox, but not as bad as my RS did

[NancysToy]

Mine has been dry, except for a light fog near the hose. That wasn't even enough to drip down into the box.