Synthetic Oil

[Arr MiHardies]

A fellow Spyder owner I met had commented that after he started putting synthetic oil in his RT, he saw gas milage improve by about 5 mpg. I was wondering if anyone has seen similar results?

 

[boborgera]

A fellow Spyder owner I met had commented that after he started putting synthetic oil in his RT, he saw gas milage improve by about 5 mpg. I was wondering if anyone has seen similar results?

So what mpg's was he getting before.:dontknow: And what is he getting now.:dontknow:

 

[Arr MiHardies]

I didn't ask. though I probably should have.

 

[Bad Dog6]

Mileage increase using Synthetic oil

I am still pretty new to the Spyder however, 3 to 5% increase in fuel mileage is pretty typical when converting an automobile to Synthetic oil. (I am refering to AMSOIL as that is my expertise.) I can't speak for other brand names.

I have been running AMSOIL in my RT starting at the 600 mile service and my mileage averages between 29 to 31 mpg. The gas here in CA sucks. Loaded with aromatics etc. and that effects the mileage.

Didn't do much to answer your question however synthetics are far better than petroleum oils for a number of reasons.

Good luck

 

[boborgera]

From the first Spyder to date, They always used some form of Synthetic oil, Actually the first Spyders came with full synthetic from the factory, Later on they switched to a synthetic blend.

 

[Tonga]

My mpg's got better with brake-in mileage. I don't think full synthetic ads enough to be noticeable and sometime it all depends on which way the wind is blowing to get better or worse mpg's.

 

[effgjamis]

My mileage increases drmatically when I go down a long long hill, in netural.:roflblack: :roflblack:

Oil does not improve my mileage nor does the octain. However, I do notice a difference when I use pure gasoline and not having the booze added.:yikes:

 

[GeoffCee]

My mpg's got better with brake-in mileage. I don't think full synthetic ads enough to be noticeable and sometime it all depends on which way the wind is blowing to get better or worse mpg's.

Everybody expects an engine to loosen up as it completes its break-in milage and because a looser engine runs freer than a tight one, it follows that its mpg should be better. Also, it's easy to "feel" you are getting better mpg when you've carried out some kind of expensive change to the engine, in which case you would like to see a saving in mpg to offset your outlay.

Absolute mpg measurement of a motor is difficult to pin down outside of tightly controlled conditions. But you're right, wind strength/direction will require a motor to work more or less hard. A flat compared to a hilly route is another factor, as is the weight of the load being carried. My favorite variable affecting mpg is how I use my right hand. I know I get a better return when I'm in the mood to cruise, and noticeably less mpg when I speed up. Unfortunately my wife also knows this and she reminds me when I waste gas by riding too fast! Gas per liter in the UK is only a little less expensive than cabinet-quality wine! :sour:

 

[Tonga]

Everybody expects an engine to loosen up as it completes its break-in milage and because a looser engine runs freer than a tight one, it follows that its mpg should be better. Also, it's easy to "feel" you are getting better mpg when you've carried out some kind of expensive change to the engine, in which case you would like to see a saving in mpg to offset your outlay.

Absolute mpg measurement of a motor is difficult to pin down outside of tightly controlled conditions. But you're right, wind strength/direction will require a motor to work more or less hard. A flat compared to a hilly route is another factor, as is the weight of the load being carried. My favorite variable affecting mpg is how I use my right hand. I know I get a better return when I'm in the mood to cruise, and noticeably less mpg when I speed up. Unfortunately my wife also knows this and she reminds me when I waste gas by riding too fast! Gas per liter in the UK is only a little less expensive than cabinet-quality wine! :sour:

You are right !!