I'm trying to decide on syn or blend motor oil. i know the manual says use a blend but for my next oil change aim wondering if the full syn would be better .does anyone have info if there is any clutch slippage exc ? which may have me think the blend would be a better choice . it is a 2014 rt limited 1330 Thanks Vic
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syn vs regular motor oil
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Blend is ok......
Just make sure you use wet clutch specific application. Also keep in mind your oil lubricates your transmission so you also have the shear factor to consider. Check out the available brands of oils made specifically for motorcycle use and you'll good. You are likely going to receive no less that 200+ responses to your question because it is the MOST debated topic on this site.
Just make sure you use wet clutch specific application. Also keep in mind your oil lubricates your transmission so you also have the shear factor to consider. Check out the available brands of oils made specifically for motorcycle use and you'll good. You are likely going to receive no less that 200+ responses to your question because it is the MOST debated topic on this site.
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robhowen
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I have a 2015 RTL and up until 23K miles I used the BRP 1330 blend. At 23K I decided to go to full synthetic and went with BRP full synthetic, mainly based on Sierra Cycles recommendation. I didn't know what to expect, but in other bikes when I went to full synthetic it tended to result in an engine running noticeably cooler, better shifting, and generally a more mechanically quiet engine. With BRP full synthetic the only very slight difference I see is the engine running just a tad cooler. I mostly tell this by how infrequent the electric fan comes on. In AZ the electric fan is not uncommon, particularly on 105+ degree days for in-town riding. I expected more, but this may mean nothing. It might be as simple as the BRP blend is very good.
Rob
Rob
PaladinLV
New member
You have misread the manual and specifications!
" 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."
AJ
" 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."
AJ
Bob Denman
New member
Synthetic or blend: why not just use the BRP oil that your Dealer sells? After all; the engineers are hanging their reputations on it...
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KX5062
Active member
Being a wet clutch with a shared oil supply, I'd recommend against using any additive to the oil. What's good for engines is sometimes not so good for wet clutches.
Easy Rider
New member
BAD idea.
A quick Google search looks like this probably is Moly (molybdenum disulfide) which is specifically BAD for wet clutches.
As is PTFE (teflon) and other "super slick" snake oil additives.
NO additives in your oil. NONE.
Bob Denman
New member
:agree:
You only buy stuff like this: when you've got a squeaky snake! nojoke
You only buy stuff like this: when you've got a squeaky snake! nojoke
billybovine
Active member
The difference between the BRP Synthetic and Blended is small. According to XPS lubricants the blended is 95% synthetic. So really if you want to use the BRP stuff. I would not worry about it. Now in the aftermarket I would go with a full synthetic because they are not going to tell you how little synthetic is in the blend.
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Easy Rider
New member
So, I'd be REALLY interested in hearing what XPS Lubricants has to say about what perceived advantage there IS with blending in that 5%.
I find that a little hard to swallow; why bother ??
Bob Denman
New member
easy,
Don't you remember your Grandmother telling you that "Everybody has to eat of pound of dirt; before they die."?
There you go... :thumbup:
Don't you remember your Grandmother telling you that "Everybody has to eat of pound of dirt; before they die."?
There you go... :thumbup:
JayBros
Well-known member
+1!!!
Specifically, from my operator's guide immediately below the recommended API oil service codes,
"NOTICE Do not add any oil additives
to the recommended oil. This may lead to
gearbox and clutch malfunctions."
billybovine
Active member
Don't know. Why not ask them?
Easy Rider
New member
Anyone who really cares should ask.
I don't.
I was kind of hinting at: Maybe the person who got the initial answer should follow up......for the benefit of all.
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