BRP Oil

[boborgera]

Formula didn't change. The label did... Which doesn't make a lot of sense, but someone here did some digging and found that out for us. Mine ran fine with Mobil 1 through two changes before I switched to Amsoil due to the label/rating change on the Mobil 1.

If i remember correctly?? Lamont posted that his clutch started slipping after using Mobil 1:dontknow:
It was in an old post, I think those are lost now?

 

[NancysToy]

If i remember correctly?? Lamont posted that his clutch started slipping after using Mobil 1:dontknow:
It was in an old post, I think those are lost now?

I believe Lamont's problem came when the Rotella-T label changed. There have been mixed reports with the Mobil-1. Some have reported eventual clutch damage while using it, but not necessarily directly attributable to it. Others have reported no problems, but at least some of those found out they were using oil with the old label. IMO, the jury is still out on this one. For best clutch results I would stick with an oil labeled JASO MA-2, like Castrol RS Racing 4T, or Amsoil.

 

[Dudley]

I used Royal Purple, 10W40 Synthetic Automotive oil. Used it in the 2008 SE5 for over 40,000 miles with no issues and am now using it in the RT with 12,000 miles with no issues. When the SE5 valves were checked before resale after trade-in, the valves did not need adjusting at 43,000 miles. That was the first time they were even checked!

 

[CaptRalph]

I believe Lamont's problem came when the Rotella-T label changed. There have been mixed reports with the Mobil-1. Some have reported eventual clutch damage while using it, but not necessarily directly attributable to it. Others have reported no problems, but at least some of those found out they were using oil with the old label. IMO, the jury is still out on this one. For best clutch results I would stick with an oil labeled JASO MA-2, like Castrol RS Racing 4T, or Amsoil.

For what is worth, I've been using Mobil 1 10-30, and the last 2 times 10-40 for just over 18,000 miles now. The key is the only one Mobil 1 I found without the SM rating is the "HIGH MILEAGE". I pick up the big jug (4 gallons) at Wal-Mart for about $24-25.

 

[Billiam333]

Best oil yet AMS oil

I'am sure this has been discussed before, but I haven’t been able to find anything on this new site.

My question is: What kind of oil are you using if you don’t use BRP oil? I have a SE5 so I need the synthetic oil. It just isn’t always convenient to run to the dealer to get a quart of oil. My case in point is, if you go on a long trip and you need to top off the oil you need to carry extra oil with you. (Which I will be doing this next week when I go to the Redwoods). But the next time I change oil if I use a non BRP oil I would be able to go to a Auto parts store or Wal-Mart or some place other than a dealer to pick up a quart of oil when ever I am out on the road.

I guess what I am trying to get to is: What kind of oil would most readily available?

AMS oil is the best for your bike. i almost have a SE5

 

[Firefly]

Just did my last oil change and used up the last of my BRP XPS full synthetic-- hard to believe I've gone thru 60 quarts already!

So now I have to make a decision in the near future-- been averaging an oil change every 3 -4 weeks this year....

Thinking of the Royal Purple again... or maybe Amsoil.

I tried Royal Purple Cycle Max once but got a strange smell when running it.

Decisions.... decisions......

 

[WackyDan]

For what is worth, I've been using Mobil 1 10-30, and the last 2 times 10-40 for just over 18,000 miles now. The key is the only one Mobil 1 I found without the SM rating is the "HIGH MILEAGE". I pick up the big jug (4 gallons) at Wal-Mart for about $24-25.

Uhm.... So the Mobil 1 that you are using is for automobiles?

 

[Sarge707]

Advance Auto stores, CASTROL RS 4T 10w40 Full Synthetic motorcycle oil.

Was available for $8.99 qt but price is going up.

I switched to Castrol RS 4T FROM Mobil 1 Because the Castrol exceeds Jaso MA 2 while the Mobil 1 is only Jaso MA. (Makes sense to me?):hun: