Does this Ultra Plus Full Synthetic 10W40 oil work for our Spyders?

[acdcking12]

Just want to make sure that this will work fine in our Spyders. I think so, but asking anyway. Thanks guys

Amazon.com

 

[Tango]

It will work. Great price.

 

[troop]

Yup... No worries

 

[Gwolf]

What is the difference between JASO MA and JASO MA2 oil?




The main difference between JASO MA and MB is whether the oil is suitable for a wet clutch or not. In 2006, MA1 and MA2 were added as extra categories within the JASO MA specification. The main difference between these two categories is the higher friction performance MA2 oils are delivering.

 

[jjc54]

It meets all the requirements. Run it and then have the oil analyzed. We all would like to see the results.

 

[acdcking12]

Thank you Gentlemen. Will order some and give it a shot.

 

[Little Blue]

Good Luck on your research project.

 

[pegasus1300]

Just ran across this thread after reading Ron's post and watching the video. Acdcking, did you ever try the Ultra plus oil? If so what did you think?

 

[ulflyer]

I've done 3 changes of this oil in my RT. Five more on shelf for next change.

 

[GRHorst]

The key is, just change it regularly according to specified intervals. Oil discussions always go on-&-on every time it comes up in discussions. Note however: Every time I change my oil, I can hear the difference in the engine and transmission sounds. That sound change gives me the satisfaction that I have done something right.
Note: That I am a musician and piano tuner. So I hear things differently perhaps. ... Or maybe ... I'm just hearing noises in my head ... I dunno?

 

[KX5062]

What is the difference between JASO MA and JASO MA2 oil?


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The main difference between JASO MA and MB is whether the oil is suitable for a wet clutch or not. In 2006, MA1 and MA2 were added as extra categories within the JASO MA specification. The main difference between these two categories is the higher friction performance MA2 oils are delivering.

The MA2 spec is specifically designed for use with catalytic converters, which most motorcycle did not have until recently.

 

[tjranch9]

Where are you buying this oil ???

 

[troop]

Where are you buying this oil ???

Best price I've seen ... https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p...NhusTOSKpMz5zmkI35Vk64GM_omSUkWMaAglREALw_wcB

 

[Fvee3]

Ultra Plus website 5 gallon pail Ultra1Plus SAE 10W-40 Synthetic Blend 4T Engine Oil

$116.96

 

[BajaRon]

Synthetic blends are almost always 90% standard mineral oil with 10% non-true synthetic (mineral oil with an additive package). It's more marketing and profit margin for the seller than it is a valueable upgrade for the user.

I compare it to getting a bottled drink that is 90% tap water and 10% spring water. Are you really upgrading the tap water that much? But the bottom line is, yes it will work as long as it meets the stipulated requirements (wet clutch, etc.)

 

[mecsw500]

Just want to make sure that this will work fine in our Spyders. I think so, but asking anyway. Thanks guys

Amazon.com

Well Amazon says it has their "full synthetic" for $56 per 6 quarts, and their "synthetic blend" for $50 per 6 quarts.

Now how "full" is "full synthetic" I don't know, but the price for their purported "full synthetic" and "synthetic blend" are seemingly very close to each other. Whether there is much difference between one having a gold top to the bottle and the other having a red cap to the bottle I don't know. I guess one would have to read the fine print on the bottle as to what the base stock is.

Either should work in a Spyder with the appropriate oil change intervals I would have thought. I'd probably spend the extra $6 for the full synthetic, but then again I might just be a sucker for marketing.