I'm planning on making a 9,000 mile trip this summer and just discovered the new Mobile 1 Annual Protection.
Would this oil work correctly in my 2008 GS and help me to avoid an oil change on the road? I'm just now looking
at its codes and ratings, but figured some of you that travel more than me could provide some insight or ideas.
We could either continue using this thread or use pms to keep out of the technical and arguing discussions that usually
ensue.
thanks,
tntherapy (Dick Beistel)
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This Mobil 1 - There are sooooooooooooo many types of oil that come under the Mobil 1 name it's almost impossible to tell what its specific properties are ........ so can you look the label for what the grading classifications cover and post it here...... then we can tell you if it's OK ........... I will say that the longest mileage oil is going to be a Full Synthetic, they won't break down as quickly as Dino or Blended Dino oils do ............... Mike
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 05-21-2024 at 05:30 PM.
Running 9k on an oil change is ok. However, you will likely need to add oil before you make the 9k miles. Keep that in mind and take extra oil with you. Also, make sure you are using Mobil motorcycle oil.Do not run regular automobile oil in your spyder. Regular vehicle oil contains friction modifiers that will interfere with your clutch pack. If you get somewhere and need oil and can't find motorcycle oil, any diesel motor oil will work in a pinch and will not harm your clutch pack. Delo 400 15w40 will work great. Good luck and have a great trip.
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Use the Mobil 10w40 motorcycle oil not the annual protection stuff, that’s for cars. I’m running the Mobil Racing 4T 10W40 full synthetic motorcycle oil now and will be changing it soon. I’m running it for over 8,000 miles now and will send it in for analysis. Report to come.
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it ABSOLUTELY requires oil that is specifically made for motorcycles...
WET CLUTCH oil is the ONLY oil to use... you will ruin your SPYD3R if you use oil that is specific to automobiles....
Dan P
SPYD3R
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Which Mobil One oil is used in our 1330 Spyders. I have been looking at the backside labels and can't find any with a JASO rating - Please state the exact product and weight of the oil.
Also, Rotella has a great rebate until end of Dec. If anyone has been able to PRINT the rebate form, please share how you accomplished this. Much Thanks. Mike
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I have used Mobil 4T it is Jaso and Jaso 2 rated - per their website. It is 10w-40w oil. I have since changed to Rotella T6 as it is as good and cost less (even without the rebate).
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The Mobil 1 oil you are asking about is Mobil 1 Racing 4T. 10W40.
One of the bottles I had on the shelf is labeled JASO MA, another is labeled JASO MA2. Not sure why this is? However, I did check the Mobil website and it is stating the oil is JASO MA2 rated.
Our 14 RTS has had Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W40 as the only oil used except during engine break in which used the BRP oil.
No complaints against the Mobil 1. Seems those owners that have had oil analysis done for this oil get very good reports.
I decided on the Mobil 1 and have stuck with it based on 540rats independent testing of hundreds of oils. The last time I checked the 540rat blog page, the Mobil 1 was still rated considerably higher in the rankings than the Rotella T6 and other oils that are wet clutch approved. I believe there is one Motul oil that is acceptable for Spyders, but it remains very expensive. Want to add, when I last checked the blog, no Amsoil motorcycle products had been tested at that time.
The Mobil 1 oil you are asking about is Mobil 1 Racing 4T. 10W40.
One of the bottles I had on the shelf is labeled JASO MA, another is labeled JASO MA2. Not sure why this is? However, I did check the Mobil website and it is stating the oil is JASO MA2 rated.
Our 14 RTS has had Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W40 as the only oil used except during engine break in which used the BRP oil.
No complaints against the Mobil 1. Seems those owners that have had oil analysis done for this oil get very good reports.
I decided on the Mobil 1 and have stuck with it based on 540rats independent testing of hundreds of oils. The last time I checked the 540rat blog page, the Mobil 1 was still rated considerably higher in the rankings than the Rotella T6 and other oils that are wet clutch approved. I believe there is one Motul oil that is acceptable for Spyders, but it remains very expensive. Want to add, when I last checked the blog, no Amsoil motorcycle products had been tested at that time.
Amsoil on the left, Mobil 1 on the right. Note the mileage.
look the same to me? Correction My bad I see what your saying you ran Mobil 1 (in the right column) for 8,654 miles First then tested, then you changed to Ams Oil and run that for 9,666 miles shows (in Left column ) both test show on the same sheet, same sheet is shown twice. Good info Thank You!
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THANKS to all that have responded ......I still would like to know if someone has successfully PRINTED the Rebate form ……. I want to but it at Walmart, and the On-line form won't let me because it isn't on the list they have...… but others have bought it at Walmart and got the Re-bate …….Thanks, ..Mike
THANKS to all that have responded ......I still would like to know if someone has successfully PRINTED the Rebate form ……. I want to but it at Walmart, and the On-line form won't let me because it isn't on the list they have...… but others have bought it at Walmart and got the Re-bate …….Thanks, ..Mike
Mike,
Earlier this year I was able to get the rebate after purchasing the oil from Walmart. On the form was listed other for where you purchased it from so I chose that and put in Walmart. Looking at the form now I see that that option has been removed.
2021 Sea To Sky, 2020 RTL
Isn't it weird that in AMERICA our flag and our culture offend so many people...... but our benefits don't?
I have tested Mobil1 4T 10w40 and Amsoil 10W40 and the Amsoil held up better.
Yes, I recall that you did switch. I have not switched basically for two reasons, actually three. I change the oil at 5000 miles. Not saying Mobil 1 can not go further, simply, it aligns with a good calendar time frame change interval also for the amount of use our Spyder gets. The other two reasons, essentially, and not discounting oil analysis, but honestly it is not the same as actual testing the oil as 540rat does in his blog. He truly tests oil and has proven method and ranking system, not influenced by any sponsorship or industry input. Add to this, Mobil 1 Racing 10W40 motorcycle oil is the second highest rated motorcycle oil designed for wet clutch use by 540rat, only the Motul oil ranked higher and was almost three times more expensive. Mobil 1 was considerably higher rated in his wear tests when compared to other oils, not Amsoil, that are commonly recommended here.
As many people know and understand, the actual engine is fairly easy on the oil, the gearbox and clutch will tear the molecules apart. Which indicates all the more reason to ensure a high psi rated oil, not actual oil pressure, but rather film strength becomes important, so it shears less over time as the gearbox grinds it up.
At this time, and I checked earlier today, the Amsoil products designated as moto oils have not been tested by him. Possibly when tested I may switch.
THANKS to all that have responded ......I still would like to know if someone has successfully PRINTED the Rebate form ……. I want to but it at Walmart, and the On-line form won't let me because it isn't on the list they have...… but others have bought it at Walmart and got the Re-bate …….Thanks, ..Mike
I just received my rebate check, $7 per gallon. My rebate was from O’Reillys and the forms were in the store. As I recall the T6 was about $21/gallon less $7 rebate.
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with Dan... It's the wet clutch that should be your biggest concern.
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