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Beating a dead horse...?

wetmountainman

wetmountainman

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OK, another oil question ... and it's NOT what's the best oil.

The manual says you can use oils other than the BRP-XPS oil if they are rated as API SL, SJ, SH and SG specification oils.

However, I can't find any 5w-40 oil with those API ratings without also having the SM rating included (Like Mobil 1), and the manual says not to use SM rated oil due to the clutch. So what full synthetic oil is available without the SM rating. I have a Arctic Cat Wildcat Trail XT that I can use Mobil 1 in, and I had hoped to use it in the Spyder also, but I see that it is rated SM, along with the other mentioned ratings.I just don't want to buy the BP XPS oil if there is something else that "fills the bill" ratings wise.

Suggestions ?

 
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wetmountainman said:
OK, another oil question ... and it's NOT what's the best oil.

The manual says you can use oils other than the BRP-XPS oil if they are rated as API SL, SJ, SH and SG specification oils.

However, I can't find any 5w-40 oil with those API ratings without also having the SM rating included (Like Mobil 1), and the manual says not to use SM rated oil due to the clutch. So what full synthetic oil is available without the SM rating. I have a Arctic Cat Wildcat Trail XT that I can use Mobil 1 in, and I had hoped to use it in the Spyder also, but I see that it is rated SM, along with the other mentioned ratings.I just don't want to buy the BP XPS oil if there is something else that "fills the bill" ratings wise.

Suggestions ?
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You're right, this horse has been beaten, resurrected, beaten some more, resurrected again, and beaten some more.....You'll find lots of oil threads if you use the search tab in the upper right.
 
:agree:
Besides; why don't you want to use the oil that BRP puts in at the factory? They're not going to dump anything into the engine that's going to buy them even ONE extra warranty claim... :dontknow:
 
wetmountainman said:
OK, another oil question ... and it's NOT what's the best oil.

The manual says you can use oils other than the BRP-XPS oil if they are rated as API SL, SJ, SH and SG specification oils.

However, I can't find any 5w-40 oil with those API ratings without also having the SM rating included (Like Mobil 1), and the manual says not to use SM rated oil due to the clutch. So what full synthetic oil is available without the SM rating. I have a Arctic Cat Wildcat Trail XT that I can use Mobil 1 in, and I had hoped to use it in the Spyder also, but I see that it is rated SM, along with the other mentioned ratings.I just don't want to buy the BP XPS oil if there is something else that "fills the bill" ratings wise.

Suggestions ?
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You can use this: http://www.amsoil.com/lookup/motorcycle/2013/can-am/spyder-rt-limited-se5/998/us-volume/ and all will be well.

It does not void the warranty: http://www.amsoil.com/warrantysecure.aspx
 
MZEMS2 said:
You're right, this horse has been beaten, resurrected, beaten some more, resurrected again, and beaten some more.....You'll find lots of oil threads if you use the search tab in the upper right.
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I used the search and found NO answer to my question, that's why I asked it!
 
what oil

wetmountainman said:
OK, another oil question ... and it's NOT what's the best oil.

The manual says you can use oils other than the BRP-XPS oil if they are rated as API SL, SJ, SH and SG specification oils.

However, I can't find any 5w-40 oil with those API ratings without also having the SM rating included (Like Mobil 1), and the manual says not to use SM rated oil due to the clutch. So what full synthetic oil is available without the SM rating. I have a Arctic Cat Wildcat Trail XT that I can use Mobil 1 in, and I had hoped to use it in the Spyder also, but I see that it is rated SM, along with the other mentioned ratings.I just don't want to buy the BP XPS oil if there is something else that "fills the bill" ratings wise.

Suggestions ?
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I have owned several spyders and currently have a 13rt limited and a 14 rt limited. I have run amsoil 10-40 motorcycle in all of them and nary a problem ever. well satisified. ps. I also use amsoil in every vehicle that I own, which is 7.
 
wetmountainman said:
I used the search and found NO answer to my question, that's why I asked it!
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Me Too. I spent about 10 minutes finding some additional threads for you. Oil seems to be to generic for the search function. I can usually make the search engine find me what I am looking for. :gaah:
 
That you are...

If in doublt..use the oil that came in the machine. Have nit seen or heard of an oil related problem using XPS. I use the blend and have for years....:thumbup:
 
I have never seen a post related to a Motor or Transmission failure due to an oil related issue. Any oil, any weight any mileage, anything. Dump in what you want (as long as it meets BRP specifications) and ride.:gaah:
 
MZEMS2 said:
You're right, this horse has been beaten, resurrected, beaten some more, resurrected again, and beaten some more.....You'll find lots of oil threads if you use the search tab in the upper right.
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It would have taken less time to simply type:

I use Brand "X" and have never had an issue.
 
I've been using Castrol 5w40 Power RS Racing 4T full synthetic oil for almost 23K miles now. No problems at all. In the beginning I was just looking for an oil that I could buy locally and that is why I went with the Castrol. I can't confirm it but I have read many times that Castrol makes all of BRP's oils and lubes.
 
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