Valvoline™ 4-Stroke Motorcycle Full Synthetic 10W-40 Motor Oil

[ITWorkerBee]

Does anybody have experience with this oil? It rates great, but not sure about the 4 stroke aspect as Im running a 2014 rss se?

[jtoro1]

Does anybody have experience with this oil? It rates great, but not sure about the 4 stroke aspect as Im running a 2014 rss se?

Used it all the time on my 2012 RTS sm5 no problems ,sold the bike at 56000 ,you can get a good deal at Walmart .com ,6 quarts box ,it has to be jaso MA 2

[Gray Ghost]

Does anybody have experience with this oil? It rates great, but not sure about the 4 stroke aspect as Im running a 2014 rss se?

4 stroke means the piston does four strokes to complete the power cycle (intake, compression, combustion, and exhaust), all Spyders have four stroke engines.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I really like it ......I've read tests that show it has the 2nd LEAST amount of Molybdenum in the oil ( Amsoil has the least ). Moly is BAD for WET clutches ( and we have those )....... Also this Valvoline is Jaso Ma-2 rated and few oils have a rating this high .................... BRP's oil doesn't ( to the best of my knowledge )...................Mike

[pegasus1300]

Very good oil and currently on sale for $39.95/6pack on Walmart.com

[Chupaca]

Up there with the top brands of oils. Most any oil meeting the specifications listed in your manual will do well in the spyder rotax engine. There are quite a few out there its just a preference or price decission....

[ITWorkerBee]

Thanks everyone for the positive comments... Walmart here I come since it's 54 plus on amazon. Now the rings and filters

[bikerbillone]

Paul, you were referring to Valvoline as posted BlueKnight Mike, right?

[pegasus1300]

Paul, you were referring to Valvoline as posted BlueKnight Mike, right?

Yes, very good oil.

[JerryB]

Hi Mike,

Re: this Valvoline is Jaso Ma-2 rated

Just to have a 'look-see' I went to Amazon and found this:

https://www.amazon.com/Valvoline-VV7.../dp/B00DJ4FGMQ

I could not find any info on it being Jaso Ma-2 rated. Do you know if this item is rated as you mentioned?

It is listed as VV-740 as a Valvoline part number.

Jerry Baumchen

[Warlock]

Hi Mike,

Re: this Valvoline is Jaso Ma-2 rated

Just to have a 'look-see' I went to Amazon and found this:

https://www.amazon.com/Valvoline-VV7.../dp/B00DJ4FGMQ

I could not find any info on it being Jaso Ma-2 rated. Do you know if this item is rated as you mentioned?

It is listed as VV-740 as a Valvoline part number.

Jerry Baumchen

yes
http://content.valvoline.com/pdf/4_s...motorcycle.pdf
but this is not the full synthetic. But the full synthetic is rated also.
http://content.valvoline.com/pdf/4_stroke_synthetic.pdf
David

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

yes
http://content.valvoline.com/pdf/4_s...motorcycle.pdf
but this is not the full synthetic. But the full synthetic is rated also.
http://content.valvoline.com/pdf/4_stroke_synthetic.pdf
David

Good, But not the BEST info on the Valvoline ..... it doesn't state how LOW the Molyibendium is ........only Amsoil is lower .....................just sayin, Mike

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Hi Mike,

Re: this Valvoline is Jaso Ma-2 rated

Just to have a 'look-see' I went to Amazon and found this:

https://www.amazon.com/Valvoline-VV7.../dp/B00DJ4FGMQ

I could not find any info on it being Jaso Ma-2 rated. Do you know if this item is rated as you mentioned?

It is listed as VV-740 as a Valvoline part number.

Jerry Baumchen

Nope Jerry , that is their DINO OIL , the Full Synthetic is in a SILVER container and says 4 T -stroke ...most stores don't carry it..... you have to order it on-line ( in a SIX PACK ) and have it shipped free to your local store or if you buy enough they will ship to your house for free .....read the fine print for that ....... Mike

[Deanna777]

Nope Jerry , that is their DINO OIL , the Full Synthetic is in a SILVER container and says 4 T -stroke ...most stores don't carry it..... you have to order it on-line ( in a SIX PACK ) and have it shipped free to your local store or if you buy enough they will ship to your house for free .....read the fine print for that ....... Mike

I have bought the" Valvoline Motorcycle Oil, Full synthetic 4T Stroke, 10w- 40 in the Silver bottle". ( Superior Wet Clutch Protection) I bought 2 more bottles yesterday. Yes, it is there. Deanna

[Deanna777]

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Does anybody have experience with this oil? It rates great, but not sure about the 4 stroke aspect as Im running a 2014 rss se?

I am using the "Valvoline Motorcycle oil 4T Stroke "Full synthetic" 10w-40 (SAE) in my 2014RTS-SE6.

I switched to this oil last year. Also, I am going to use the same oil for all of my spyder oil changes. It has Superior Wet Clutch protection.

It's formulated for the specific needs of motorcycles, including high temperature , high RPM'S and wet clutch systems.

Synthetic formula maximizes power and acceleration, Outstanding wet clutch protection for maximum power transfer and smooth shifting.

Excellent wear & corrosion protection to help keep engine performing its best.

Added protection against harmful deposits that can decrease engine performance.
Exceeds API SERVICES: SJ/SG/SF, JASO MA2

Deanna

[AbNormy]

How it compare to T6 Rotella? Understand it's OK for manuals but no SE clutches

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[jcthorne]

How it compare to T6 Rotella? Understand it's OK for manuals but no SE clutches

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For the 1330 bikes, the Rotella T6 is a fine oil and meets all BRP warranty requirements. It does not meet the requirements for the 998 bikes. For those, the Valvoline is the better choice.

[DrewNJ]

http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=83732

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[Sempyder]

So I thought I watched a BRP video on oil which shows a team of scientists working with the oil industry to create XPS. BRP spent a couple million on this process just for a specific engine brand. Valvoline spends a couple million on marketing for every major unit engine. And I just consulted with this thread of a dozen motorcycle riders who are probably not in the oil profession but read other professionals literature about the best oil and then write about it or debate about it. It drives me crazy that a good percent thinks xps is too much money and another group says it doesn't have the viscosity that is needed, or I sent mine in and it broke down faster than the other. I'm a big big believer in XPS because I believe in the Spyder which means I Believe in BRP. Btw I'm sure everyone on this thread knows more about oil than me that's great, keep up on that so I have more to read.


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[Trbayth]

Who left the troll cage open again? lol lol lol lol

See, I can put a bunch of lol's at the end of my post too.

[Warlock]

Who left the troll cage open again? lol lol lol lol

See, I can put a bunch of lol's at the end of my post too.

I tried the Valvoline 10-40 full synthetic and didn't like it. Made my spyder shift harder. Took it out and put Lucas in it. Shifting like it should now. Mine seems to not like it. Oh well at least I tried it. Was hoping to like it with the price of it. Mine is a manual shift also.
David

[Trbayth]

I tried the Valvoline 10-40 full synthetic and didn't like it. Made my spyder shift harder. Took it out and put Lucas in it. Shifting like it should now. Mine seems to not like it. Oh well at least I tried it. Was hoping to like it with the price of it. Mine is a manual shift also.
David

If that's working out well for you, that's great! I had used the Amsoil for a couple of changes and while I did notice a difference, for me it wasn't enough to justify the much higher price.

Switched to the Castrol for my last change and so far it's working fine for me. Reasonably priced too.

[Deanna777]

I updated my ( post # 11) on this thread ,that it EXCEEDS API Services SJ/SG/SF, JASO MA2.

I use this oil, I have not had any problems with this oil.

I have a 2014RTS-SE6.

Deanna

[coz]

Highly rated, readily available, good price. Get your filters from Baja Ron.

[gerald37]

I don’t want to start an Oil thread. I got a question. I have read a large number of all the oil threads with a lot of tests that were done. I have got it down to two oils that I am considering to start using. Those are Mobil 1 Racing oil T4 10W/40 and Valvoline Motorcycle oil 4T Stroke "Full synthetic" 10w-40. I have read the spec’s on both oils. They seem to be about the same. I can purchase the Valvoline for about $5.00 a quart and everywhere I have checked the Mobil 1 is $9.97 a quart. Is the Mobil that mush better?