I know the manual says 9,000 miles on oil changes. How many people on here go that far? It just seems a little far for me. I have always changed my oil around 4 to 5 thousand miles. I am going to be using Mobil 1 4T 10/40. I have a 2015 RT with automatic transmission. It had the original service at 3,000 miles then it was changed at 8600. When I purchased it I did not know it had been serviced at 8,600 so at 10,800 I changed it again with Can Am oil kit. Now I have about 4,000 miles on the oil. That means I could go another 5,000 miles but I don't think I will.
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Miles on oil change
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Highwayman2013
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The only way to tell how far to go is with oil analysis. I did an analysis on BRP oil in my 2012 RTL and at 4,600 it was confirmed the oil was shot. Going to do one on the 2016 F3L when I get to 9,000 on the oil. However I do know someone that has 122,000 on her 2014 RTS using Amsoil at 9,000 mile changes.
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ARtraveler
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It is 9000 miles or ONCE A YEAR. I have 5000 plus on my 2014 so far this year. The dealer will see mine for service in the Spring--after the winter sleep. My new Vulcan stole over 3000 miles from the Spyder.
Most people do not actually run the full 9000 miles between oil changes. Earlier than recommended cannot hurt. If in doubt, change it out. :yes:
Most people do not actually run the full 9000 miles between oil changes. Earlier than recommended cannot hurt. If in doubt, change it out. :yes:
Chupaca
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As I see it....
from being here for a spell I have seen many oil analysis and the great majority show oil breaking down from 4,000 miles on up. I change my oil between 3,000 and 5,000 miles depending on the ryding I am doing. Mind you mountain twisties require a lot of shifting and is tougher on the oil running through the gearbox, clutch and the engine. There I will do it at 3,000 where as ryding the freeway long distances with little shifting is easier on the oil so I will go the 5,000 mile change. The new recommendation of 9,000 or one year I think is more for the crusier and touring units which are less harsh on the oil....:spyder:
from being here for a spell I have seen many oil analysis and the great majority show oil breaking down from 4,000 miles on up. I change my oil between 3,000 and 5,000 miles depending on the ryding I am doing. Mind you mountain twisties require a lot of shifting and is tougher on the oil running through the gearbox, clutch and the engine. There I will do it at 3,000 where as ryding the freeway long distances with little shifting is easier on the oil so I will go the 5,000 mile change. The new recommendation of 9,000 or one year I think is more for the crusier and touring units which are less harsh on the oil....:spyder:
I have had this Spyder for 2 months and have put over 4,000 miles on it. I do all my own service so it won't be going to a dealer. I think I will change it the same as I have with all my other bikes 4 to 5 thousand miles.
Cleg
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As I see it also!
After seeing the engineering that goes into the Spyder line at the 10th Anniversary, and having dinner with one of engineers, I have to say I believe they know what they are doing... they say change the oil at 9300 and use their XPS oil. My 2 cents is to follow the directions and run it as they say. I may change my mind after someone posts the results of oil analysis and convinces me otherwise. In any event regular maintenance can’t be beaten,
will tell. :yes
After seeing the engineering that goes into the Spyder line at the 10th Anniversary, and having dinner with one of engineers, I have to say I believe they know what they are doing... they say change the oil at 9300 and use their XPS oil. My 2 cents is to follow the directions and run it as they say. I may change my mind after someone posts the results of oil analysis and convinces me otherwise. In any event regular maintenance can’t be beaten,
will tell. :yes
Samson
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I had the dealer do the 3000 mile service , I supplied Castrol 4t 10 40 at 3000 miles. I will change every 3000 miles. Pretty cheap insurance to know I have clean oil. I have not done the oil analysis but I am pretty sure changing at 3000 miles still leaves me with a good margin of error on when the oil is getting bad.
SpyderAnn01
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I change mine st 9,300 miles. 123,000 miles and going strong.
missouriboy
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But you don't say what you're ryding. The 9000 recommendation is only for the 1330 engine, not the 998. I think...
PistonBlown
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I have an RS with the 998 engine so in theory the changes are every 7500km but I change my oil and filter every 5000km. With the sort of riding I do it puts a high strain on the engine so I prefer to keep things happy.
However in truth the Rotax engines do seem to be very robust and will happily run all day, day after day, so I suspect I'd be fine leaving it longer.
I've always changed my oil on my bikes more regularly than specified in the manual. Just work on the principle that the cost of the filter and some oil is a lot cheaper than having to strip the engine down to replace something major.
However in truth the Rotax engines do seem to be very robust and will happily run all day, day after day, so I suspect I'd be fine leaving it longer.
I've always changed my oil on my bikes more regularly than specified in the manual. Just work on the principle that the cost of the filter and some oil is a lot cheaper than having to strip the engine down to replace something major.
Cleg
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:gaah: Big brother is really stretching it to suggest that! Although there may be some, well truth, to that I tend to doubt it.
Buckeye Chuck 54
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Amsoil
I used XPS for the first 100,000, changed at 7500 miles. Then I switched to Amsoil and change at 8000 miles. 142,000 and still runs like new.
Chuck
I used XPS for the first 100,000, changed at 7500 miles. Then I switched to Amsoil and change at 8000 miles. 142,000 and still runs like new.
Chuck
I was planning on switching to Mobil 1 4T but I found on the internet on sale XPS 4 Stroke Oil change Kit 219800356 $65.59 shipped prepaid. I decided to stay with Can Am oil instead. I would think it would be as good as any oil for the Spyder.
jcthorne
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After seeing the engineering that goes into the Spyder line at the 10th Anniversary, and having dinner with one of engineers, I have to say I believe they know what they are doing... they say change the oil at 9300 and use their XPS oil. My 2 cents is to follow the directions and run it as they say. I may change my mind after someone posts the results of oil analysis and convinces me otherwise. In any event regular maintenance can’t be beaten,
Its already been posted here. XPS is one of the worst that has been analyzed. Even the best synthetics have broken down by 5000 miles.
IdahoMtnSpyder
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Let's see, 1990 was what, 27 years ago? My 1990 Acura Legend had a specified oil change interval of 7,500 miles, so long intervals are not new. And that was with dino oils! Actually, I remember it as being 15,000 miles but a copy of the service manual I just now found shows 7,500 mile intervals.
No matter what oil I would say it would be the worst same as when I was asking about tires. Everyone of the manufactures has the best. If you change oil every 4000 miles I don't see any problems. I would not think Can Am would offer the worst oil on the market.
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