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1330, The Great Oil Debate!
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Highwayman2013
New member
Thanks, forgot about that one.
Purple Guy
New member
That's some good info, Thanks!
I'll look forward to see the report on BRP's full synthetic.
Had Break in done @ dealers. Like U waiting to do my first one. I agree that the shifting is not as smooth as with the 2010. U'r right it all seems to hinge on the rpms.
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ulflyer
Active member
What Oil you use probably makes little difference
Folks, you need to be using the search feature; I and others been posting lab tests on several oils since 2011. Go back and find them if you want to know.
No oil I've tested has maintained viscosity to a satisfactory level according to the LAB, beyond 4000 miles. One other person reported a good test at 6000 miles on Mobil 1 cycle oil. I've not used that one yet.
Not trying to convince anyone to use any particular oil, or when to change it. Its a personal decision only you can make.
There are a number of folks who run the BRP oil only, and on the '14's, up to 9000 miles. To my knowledge none of these have been lab tested.
I've about come to the conclusion that if you change
oil at 3000 miles it makes NO DIFFERENCE whether you use
mineral or synthetic as long as its motorcycle rated and of reasonable viscosity.
Having said that, I tend to feel better using a synthetic, changing the 1330 motor at 4000, filter every other oil change.
Folks, you need to be using the search feature; I and others been posting lab tests on several oils since 2011. Go back and find them if you want to know.
No oil I've tested has maintained viscosity to a satisfactory level according to the LAB, beyond 4000 miles. One other person reported a good test at 6000 miles on Mobil 1 cycle oil. I've not used that one yet.
Not trying to convince anyone to use any particular oil, or when to change it. Its a personal decision only you can make.
There are a number of folks who run the BRP oil only, and on the '14's, up to 9000 miles. To my knowledge none of these have been lab tested.
I've about come to the conclusion that if you change
oil at 3000 miles it makes NO DIFFERENCE whether you use
mineral or synthetic as long as its motorcycle rated and of reasonable viscosity.
Having said that, I tend to feel better using a synthetic, changing the 1330 motor at 4000, filter every other oil change.
MyEleanor
New member
Just Curious
I have seen several posters that state they change their filter every other oil change. When I was growing up and learning maintenance on cars, my dad taught me to ALWAYS change the filter when you change the oil. I'm curious as to why some of you do not. Surely the cost of a Spyder filter isn't that high to warrant waiting. I'm not judging anyone here. Just curious as to why.
I have seen several posters that state they change their filter every other oil change. When I was growing up and learning maintenance on cars, my dad taught me to ALWAYS change the filter when you change the oil. I'm curious as to why some of you do not. Surely the cost of a Spyder filter isn't that high to warrant waiting. I'm not judging anyone here. Just curious as to why.
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BajaRon
Well-known member
:agree:
But if you are testing your oil, you can determine if skipping a filter change is do-able. I just like knowing I have a nice, new, fresh filter in there. It's part of getting as much of the old oil out as possible and starting with a clean slate.
Overkill? Maybe. But it's inexpensive and worth it to me.
Roadster Renovations
New member
I am one of the every-others and I will never let the bike go over 9,000 miles without doing the filter also. I think of the drain and fill and inexpensive and quick way to make sure the oil has not sheared. When my 40 wt oil has sheared down into the 20's in 4,000 miles, that gives me concern. As long as we maintain what BRP tells us to do, the rest really comes down to personal preference.
JayBros
Well-known member
Thanks, Doc. I appreciate the heads up.
Dudley
New member
We all have our thoughts and opinions about oil/oils. Like Romney put it, "47%" will never be convinced to even consider changing...I guess I am one of those. At 3,000 on our first Spyder, a 2008 GS SE5, I started using Royal Purple 10W40 Synthetic Automotive and have never looked back. I traded the 2008 with 42,000 trouble free miles and now have 55,000 miles on our 2010RT SM5 which has been on Royal Purple since 700 miles. Last oil change at 50,000 miles (I always change my own oil at 5000 miles) I started using the K & N filters and will now change the oil every 10,000 miles. Ride more and worry less!
Orange Spyder Man
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I wish K&N would make oil filters for a 2014 RT with the 1330ACE engine..
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