Racing 4T Mobil1 oil change

[xpeschon]

I hate to ask this but I'm gonna anyway... I noticed yesterday the label has changed on the quart size 4T Mobil oil 10W-40 Full Synthetic... My question is that normally when a label changes the formula has changed as well... Does anyway know if there's been a formula change for this oil? And if so, I'm assuming that it will still adhere to the SpYders requirements? Finally, I noticed in our Auto Zone that they have a special going on for Mobil, you can get 4 quarts of 4T Mobil oil and a FRAM oil filter for $34.99. A regular quart of this oil is $10.99, so I went ahead and bought the special - as for a filter, of course they don't have one for the SpYder, so I had them kick in one for my 2 Wheeler... So, if you're running this oil, it may be worth looking at your local Auto Zone to see if there running it as well... But the original question: Has the formula changed and is it OK to run in the SpYder?? I hope so, because I plan on changing it by Friday anyway...

X Joe

 

[aka1004]

That's why I switched from mobil1 to valvoline synthetic. Advance auto parts had similar deal with 4 qtz. and fram for $29.99 and so far so good. Little clutch slip I had with brp semi and little maxima mixed in is gone and running cooler too. I asked about the temp being 5 bars all the time on surface street in another thread but after valvoline oil change, it's back to how it was before, dropping to 4 bars once I am moving and down to 3 on freeway.

While I was doing the oil change, a guy working on his Honda mentioned he uses mobil1 and I asked him if knew about sm rating change and he didn't know what sm rating was. Of course, I wouldn't neither if it wasn't for spyderlovers
So I am guessing there are still a lot of bikers still using mobil1.

 

[Sarge707]

I used Mobil 1 4t and when they changed the API rating I called them directly and the Tech said there was no change and its still great for wet clutches.
nojoke

So I changed to Amsoil and never looked back-:roflblack: Runs Better than ever!!:firstplace:

 

[sandrunr1]

Run what feels right. I was using brp blend, changed to Mobile 1 motorcycle oil. Lost the clutch at 7200 miles. New clutch and back to brp. Found out brp is same as castrol 4t. I use 10-40 and havent had an issue. Have 15000 miles and still great. By the way, dealer repaired clutch under warrenty but told me not to use mobile1. Just my opinion. I have both Spyders and both our hondas using castrol 10-40.

 

[CyncySpyder]

This is what we use in Ted's Red Sled, for over 24,000 Miles of Smiles so far.

:thumbup: :yes: :yes: :thumbup:

 

[xpeschon]

Thanks for the info ya all.. I've been happy with Mobil 1 4T for the last year, again a change in the label got me asking the question.. Since the post I have changed the oil and all seems to be just fine, I KNOW the spYder likes it anyway.. Again, Thank you..

X Joe