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2013RT LTD Oil Usage
My dealer says the 996cc engine should use about 1 qt every 4700 miles. Could I get a confirmation of this from other Spyder riders?
thanks, Diggerdog
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My 2012 never used any measurable amount of oil between changes. I also made sure it had a proper warm up before running it hard. I am convinced that it made a difference. I have a friend with a 2012 also and his doesn't seem to use oil.
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2000 miles through Adirondacks and Vermont. No measurable change on the dipstick. 32000 miles on the engine. Just be sure to always check the oil with the oil hot after a ride.
Last edited by Snowbelt Spyder; 07-24-2016 at 07:24 PM.
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oil usage
What your dealer told you is correct; I normally will use a quart between changes. I would expect 2-3 oz / 500 miles traveled. The new triples don't seem to use oil by all reports.
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Will vary....
I have a RS 2012 sm5 and I don't use that much but they all do use oil. Many who will mention no use will be ryding the 2014 /15/16 1330 engines. Your dealer is right but the amounts will vary.
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I can confirm that my 2013 RT consumed a quart of oil between oil changes.
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I don't even notice, but we must be alert on this matter coz it might bite your **** if you ignore.
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I use a our 1/2 quart at most between changes on my 2013 RT Ltd.
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My previous 2012 RT used a quart between oil changes. Of course, I rode her hard.
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My "13" used anywhere from 1/2 to a full quart for every 4,700 miles.
Chris
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Oil usage
My 2012 RT Limited uses about haif qt. between changes.Maybe a little more if I am pulling my trailer a lot.
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Same here...
Originally Posted by Diggerdog
My dealer says the 996cc engine should use about 1 qt every 4700 miles. Could I get a confirmation of this from other Spyder riders?
thanks, Diggerdog
Samething for our 4 Spyders... and high rev and hard riding use more. Low rpm shifting also do use more....
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Gratitude
Thanks to all fellow Spyder riders that responded to my inquiry about oil usage on my 2013 RT LTD. I will heed all the remarks...
Diggerdog
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I find I use oil when pulling the trailer and not much other times
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