Rotella T-6 Full Synthetic

[Tango]

I am not trying to start any oil war here. :lecturef_smilie: My dealer does not carry any 5-40 full synthetic oil in stock. :dontknow: He recommended Bel Ray 5-40 for me to buy. They recommend against, as per BRP, using any full synthetic. :sour: But, if I bring it in, they will use it. My question is. Of those using the Shell Rotella 5-40 full synthetic. Have you noticed any difference from the stock BRP semi syn.? How long do you run it? I see myself needing an oil change once a year. No where near the 9200 mile mark for a change. Another brand I am leaning toward is "Motorex". Made in Switzerland. :hun:
Any input? :thumbup: Tom :spyder:

 

[Orange Spyder Man]

I plan to use Castrol 5w40 full synthetic motorcycle oil..it has a SL rating... I asked my local dealer service manager about the pre-mentioned oil.. his words
"good choice"..

osm

 

[STELLING MAN]

OIL

On my next change I'm going to start using Ams-oil 10-40..

 

[Cruzr Joe]

I am curious as to why folks on here don't want to use BRP oil???

 

[bscrive]

BRP oil is the only one we use. Not much difference in price.

 

[billybovine]

I am not trying to start any oil war here. :lecturef_smilie: My dealer does not carry any 5-40 full synthetic oil in stock. :dontknow: He recommended Bel Ray 5-40 for me to buy. They recommend against, as per BRP, using any full synthetic. :sour: But, if I bring it in, they will use it. My question is. Of those using the Shell Rotella 5-40 full synthetic. Have you noticed any difference from the stock BRP semi syn.? How long do you run it? I see myself needing an oil change once a year. No where near the 9200 mile mark for a change. Another brand I am leaning toward is "Motorex". Made in Switzerland. :hun:
Any input? :thumbup: Tom :spyder:

Rotella T6 should be fine in a 1330 engine. It does not meet the spec of being a motorcycle specific oil but all other specs are OK. Cannot be used in a 998 engine.

BRP specifically states to use a synthetic blended or full synthetic oil, 5W40. It is real funny how because BRP does not recommend using their full synthetic because it is 0W40 it get expanded to no synthetic allowed WOW. :shocked:

 

[Art Mann]

I am not trying to start any oil war here. :lecturef_smilie: My dealer does not carry any 5-40 full synthetic oil in stock. :dontknow: He recommended Bel Ray 5-40 for me to buy. They recommend against, as per BRP, using any full synthetic. :sour: But, if I bring it in, they will use it. My question is. Of those using the Shell Rotella 5-40 full synthetic. Have you noticed any difference from the stock BRP semi syn.? How long do you run it? I see myself needing an oil change once a year. No where near the 9200 mile mark for a change. Another brand I am leaning toward is "Motorex". Made in Switzerland. :hun:
Any input? :thumbup: Tom :spyder:

BRP does not recommend against full synthetic motor oil! Page 124 of my owner's manual recommends either partial or all synthetic motor oil. I can't imagine where this rumor originated or who keeps propagating it. Like every other motorcycle manufacturer that uses wet clutches, they recommend against motor oil with certain friction reducing additives. Those additives can be present in either synthetic or petroleum based oil.

Why not just use the manufacturer's recommendations in the owner's manual? If they are like all the other manufacturers, they will have spent a huge amount of money and effort to determine the best maintenance schedule that doesn't just waste money. The owner's manual is very specific about what is required. The label on the bottle will use the exact same designations as what is published on the owner's manual. All you have to do is compare the two and you are good to go.

 

[JayBros]

Begging Your Pardon

...They recommend against, as per BRP, using any full synthetic. :sour:...Any input? :thumbup: Tom :spyder:

How does the quote below, from pg. 124 of the 2014 RT Operator's Guide, recommend against using full synthetic motor oil?

"The same oil is used for the engine,
gearbox, clutch, and theHydraulicControlModule
(HCM) on the SE6model.
Use the XPS 4-STROKE SYNTH.
BLEND OIL (SUMMER) (P/N 293 600
121) or a 5W40 semi-synthetic (minimum)
or synthetic motorcycle oil
meeting the requirements for API service
SL, SJ, SH, SG or higher classification.
Always check the API service
label on the oil container."

 

[Chupaca]

Have to agree..!!

BRP dosen't make their own oil. I have used the blended and never had a problem. I like ordering the kits for my oil changes. I believe you can do the same from bajaron if you prefer a different oil. As long as you meet the spec's for oil you can use which ever you like....:thumbup:

 

[Highwayman2013]

Rotella T6 should be fine in a 1330 engine. It does not meet the spec of being a motorcycle specific oil but all other specs are OK. Cannot be used in a 998 engine.

BRP specifically states to use a synthetic blended or full synthetic oil, 5W40. It is real funny how because BRP does not recommend using their full synthetic because it is 0W40 it get expanded to no synthetic allowed WOW. :shocked:

The last jug of Rotella T6 I put in my Kawasaki was Jaso MA.

 

[Tango]

Rotella T6 should be fine in a 1330 engine. It does not meet the spec of being a motorcycle specific oil but all other specs are OK. Cannot be used in a 998 engine.

BRP specifically states to use a synthetic blended or full synthetic oil, 5W40. It is real funny how because BRP does not recommend using their full synthetic because it is 0W40 it get expanded to no synthetic allowed WOW. :shocked:

Bill, the T6 is rated JASO MA+ MA2. I'm undecided what I will do. I plan on doing an oil change every April. I only have a little over 3,000 miles right now. I haven't been able to ride since September due to a cervical injury. And now with winter. Forget it. They just plowed my road. Had about 2" of ice. nojoke Tom :spyder:

 

[Highwayman2013]

Tom, T-6 should be fine. I'm using it in my Kawasaki Vulcan for 4,000 miles and no clutch problems there. I've been running the BRP oil because it comes in the kit with the long trans filter for my 2012 and plan to stay with it.

Len

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

ROTELLA T - 6

Tango , the Rotella t-6 oil thing has been hashed out months ago.......and the oil GURU's here have said it meets and actually exceeds BRP's requirements in all respects ....I have therefore been using it for the past 5000 miles with NO issues .....I just did another Oil change with it......PLUS you can get it at Walmart for about $ 5.25 per qt......It's not Amsoil but it's less than 1/2 the price ........................Mike :thumbup:

 

[PMK]

How the best rumors are started...

PK

 

[Tx web rider]

t-6

I am currently running rotella T-6 in my GS

shifts great and runs fine only 3500 on this oil so far gonna go till 5k

and my GS has 65k miles

 

[SpyderFun]

ANY 5W 40 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil PROVIDED.....

QUICK ANSWER: Because BRP stated in their manual what type, weight and classification of oil can be used, its your personal and financial choice to make as to which manufacture to use. I will add that as a good maintenance practice, you should be consistent with using the same manufacture.

My 2010 - 2011 BRP Shop Manual states (on page 50) that if BRP XPS Oil is not available, you can use "...ANY 5W 40 synthetic motorcycle oil that meets the requirements for API service SL, SJ, SH, SG or higher classification...". There is a "Notice" to not use oil that meets API service SM or ILSAC GF-4 classification because clutch slippage will occur (998 engines). This "Notice" should be absent for the 1330 engines due to the engine/clutch being redesigned.

As long as you follow what BRP states is acceptable for their product, you are fine. Remember, you can't go wrong following what BRP says you can use on their product - not what is used on some other bike.

Hope this helps make it clearer....

 

[billybovine]

I am currently running rotella T-6 in my GS

shifts great and runs fine only 3500 on this oil so far gonna go till 5k

and my GS has 65k miles

I used it on my 09 GS and the clutch started to slip at about 2000 miles. Good luck!!!

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

BECAUSE

I used it on my 09 GS and the clutch started to slip at about 2000 miles. Good luck!!!

Billy, Tango has the 1330 Ace engine & new trans - clutch .......and T-6 works fine in this combo.........It's an SM oil so it's a No No for the 998 engine .....Mike :thumbup:

 

[jcthorne]

Agreed, the Rotella T6 is a fine choice for the 1330 engines. Not so much for the v-twins with the centrifugal clutch.

 

[billybovine]

Billy, Tango has the 1330 Ace engine & new trans - clutch .......and T-6 works fine in this combo.........It's an SM oil so it's a No No for the 998 engine .....Mike :thumbup:

If you look at my post again. I quoted and answered Tx web rider post. No reference to Tango and his 1330 engine to be taken.