More oil nonsense

[Habib]

Since I want to be as Spyder correct as possible I purchased a BRB oil change kit from the dealer to do my first change with. It's got a blended oil not pure synthetic. I will be using a pure syn in the future but is the blended what BRP is supplying from the factory? I also read where it takes a shade under 6 quarts to change oil and filter in the 1330, there is only 5 quarts in the 'kit'. Will I have to go back to the dealer for another quart of blended oil to top it off with or can I use another JASO M or M2 oil to top it off and can I top it off with a pure syn or do I need blended?
My Baja Ron filter and 6 quarts of Valvoline motorcycle JASO M2 oil from Autozone is a hell of a lot less expensive than what BRP want's They don't even print on the oil what specifications it meets that info is only in the manual.

 

[Bob Denman]

BRP puts the blended oil in at the factory. I would imagine that if you started the bike out with pure synthetic oil; the engine might take forever to get broken-in.

Oil capacity:

 

[Jimboregon]

What is blended oil? Each oil maker can blend synthetic into oil and call it blended. I decided to go with straight synthetic. Bought my filter from ebay and oil from O'Reilly's.

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[ARtraveler]

:bbq::bbq::bbq:

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

The earlier stated volume of oil turned out to be incorrect. Put in only 4 1/2 qts, get the engine warmed up, check the level and add as needed. I don't think you'll need more than the 5 qts in the kit. If I remember correctly I put in about 5 1/2 qts when I changed the oil the first time. It was overfilled.

Check out this BRP clarification. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?82580-Oil-Level-on-1330-engined-Spyders-Chapter-II

 

[Chupaca]

Relax...

I have been using the kit on my RS for going on 5 years. It is a good oil and the factory uses it in their spyders. They do have a full synthetic kit but it is more expensive. Being a blended oil you can mix it with other full or not synthetic oils when your oil is not available. You can't with full synthetic. Next change you can switch to the full synthetic and you have some good choices. :thumbup:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

YOUR CHOICE IN VALVOLINE

:agree: .....The only full syn oil with a lower Moly content is Amsoil ( moly is bad for wet clutches like ours ) ..... and 5 qts + 3 oz. is perfect ...... if you let a Hot engine drain for about 2 hrs........ Mike :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

If you want to argue over which brand of oil should be used...
I'll put BRP in mine. The Company wouldn't dare to market an oil that might increase warranty claims for busted engines.
Can you buy a better oil?
Probably... :thumbup:

Do you need to?? :dontknow:

 

[ARtraveler]

If you want to argue over which brand of oil should be used...
I'll put BRP in mine. The Company wouldn't dare to market an oil that might increase warranty claims for busted engines.
Can you buy a better oil?
Probably... :thumbup:

Do you need to?? :dontknow:

:agree: I am thinking here is the voice of reason. :bowdown:

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: Me?!? :yikes:

I've been called LOTS of things: Your post might be the first time for this one! :roflblack:

 

[ARtraveler]

:shocked: Me?!? :yikes:

I've been called LOTS of things: Your post might be the first time for this one! :roflblack:

I know. And I was thinking just that as I hit the submit reply key. It is true--IMO--THIS TIME. :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: It is?