What Mileage Are you Changing Your Oil?

[aklim]

If you happen to come East , stop by and let you drive one of mine ..... I also have a copy of the Daytona Coupe ( that's the one that wupped Enzo's Ferrari's... 1-2 & 3 at Leman's ) ( Bob find a Pic and post it ....Thanks .... Mike :thumbup:

Probably ok for him but me, I'd rather have Penny Mathis ride me like a bicycle.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I know there is a vast difference between cars and motorcycles in how the oil is treated by the engine, but for contrast note this. I had a 1990 Acura legend back in the mid 90's. The oil change interval recommended by Honda was 15,000 miles, dino or synthetic.

I'll be changing the oil in my 2014 RTS sometime in the next few weeks. It's been about 9000 miles since the last change. I have an oil test kit in the garage so I'll send in a sample and see what the lab says. I'll report back then.

 

[aklim]

I know there is a vast difference between cars and motorcycles in how the oil is treated by the engine, but for contrast note this. I had a 1990 Acura legend back in the mid 90's. The oil change interval recommended by Honda was 15,000 miles, dyno or synthetic.

I'll be changing the oil in my 2014 RTS sometime in the next few weeks. It's been about 9000 miles since the last change. I have an oil test kit in the garage so I'll send in a sample and see what the lab says. I'll report back then.

What oil are you using?

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

What oil are you using?

Amsoil Metric 10W-40

 

[aklim]

Amsoil Metric 10W-40

I'd be curious since it is either that or Mobil 1 Racing 4T. Still on the fence either way

 

[KX5062]

On my 2014 RT with the ACE motor I've sent the oil off to Blackstone Labs twice and both times they were at the 5000 mile change mark (or so) and the report stated this was an appropriate interval and to not go much further due to the oil degradation. Both times I was using pure synthetic oil. The first time was Amsoil 10-40w and the second time was Shell Rotella T6. Otherwise the testing was unremarkable, except apparently due to the semi-automatic transmission design (I suppose) the oils do break down rapidly (shear as mentioned previously).

I personally don't believe in semi-synthetic oils, so I don't buy or use them. Otherwise, I have no beef with BRP branded oils, I just don't use them.

 

[11rtLTD]

Yesterday

Have 3,200 miles on the oil change done by the dealer. I have to admit, always changed oil at 3,000 miles be it car or bike. With synthetic, let my wife's car go to 6,000 miles.

I am not willing to let the BRP oil go as long as the manual recommends, especially since it is a synthetic blend, not full synthetic. I plan on using this oil https://www.amazon.com/Castrol-Powe...008MISDH4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Have used Castrol my whole life and not about to change. For those with the BRP oil, how many miles are you going between changes?

For those using synthetic (any brand) how long are you going between changes?

Do not want this to turn into an oil thread, just want to know what mileage you all feel comfortable with changing the oil at. I know a few of you have had oil testing done and that information would be helpful with determining when to change.

Thank You, Louie and Meg

I changed my oil yesterday. Bought my Spyder in March and I am right at 3K miles.
I got my filters from Bajaron and the Castrol
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008MISDII/ref=snk_ddb_dp_1_mdpajx?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1&ie=UTF8
oil.
Time consuming, but not difficult.
Owners manual says 4.5 quarts. I have the extended HCM transmission filter and the bike only took 4qts.
I will only use a full synthetic in my bike.... only 1day into it...but so far so good