Flamewinger
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I'm hoping this Castrol oil will be good for my ST. I like Castrol and their web site said this was their choice of oil to use.
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Castrol 5W-40 Power RS 4-Stroke synthetic
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MikeinGA
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My friend uses that in his 2011 RT Limited. It was the first time he had used it.
Mike
NZSpyderRyder
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I have read some very good feedback from bike riders that use it, most have noticed an improved smoothness in gear shifting.
I have read some very good feedback from bike riders that use it, most have noticed an improved smoothness in gear shifting.
claychaser
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I have used it for my first at home oil change, the first one since the dealers initial change. This will continue to be my oil of choice. I think I went with the 10-40, gotta check the bottle to make sure. Seems to work great and the best full synthetic that meets all the requirements I can order from Amazon.com.
I know Amsoil to be good as well, just didn't go shopping for a distributor.
I have used Mobile 1 in other bikes with good results, but now the label clames the addition of the dredded anti friction additive. I contacted Mobile and they said it was fine for the Spyder - but I just could not get over the anti-friction label which makes it bad for wet chutches.
I have not noticed any difference in shifting, but I am now revving my Spyder to the recommended RPM's and being very careful not to lug the engine.
Ryde on my friend!
I know Amsoil to be good as well, just didn't go shopping for a distributor.
I have used Mobile 1 in other bikes with good results, but now the label clames the addition of the dredded anti friction additive. I contacted Mobile and they said it was fine for the Spyder - but I just could not get over the anti-friction label which makes it bad for wet chutches.
I have not noticed any difference in shifting, but I am now revving my Spyder to the recommended RPM's and being very careful not to lug the engine.
Ryde on my friend!
MikeinGA
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NZSpyderRyder
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ulflyer
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My understanding is they come from BRP with a dino/syn BLEND and thats what most dealers will use unless you specify otherwise. I've used and lab tested Castrol Actevo 10-40 BLEND and by 2000 miles the viscosity had sheared down into the 20W level. Not a very robust oil at all. I never tried Castrol full synthetic.
