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« on: May 25, 2011, 02:27:32 PM » |
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Hi All, for those of you that are running the Mobil 1 15 -50, did you notice more tranny noise than before. Mine seems to be quite a bit more. Thanks
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« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2011, 02:36:50 PM » |
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Actually, it made mine quieter, that is the main reason I've used it for the last 80000 miles. Hoser  |
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« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2011, 02:43:26 PM » |
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When I went from Mobil 1 4T to Rotella T Synthetic, my engine got real noisy. Since switching to Mobil 1 15W50 my engine got a lot quieter.
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« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2011, 03:26:30 PM » |
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I also found the the Rotella synthetic to be noisy. I am going to try the Rotella T5 synthetic blend. Has anyone had any experience with this? I previously used the Spectro synthetic in my Suzuki with good results. I'm hoping that the Rotella T5 will work as well.
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« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2011, 03:38:42 PM » |
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Any body know who has this oil at the best price?? Coming up to an oil change on my valk-thought i'd give this stuff a whirl. Checked o'reilly on line and they get $8.19 a quart. Which with tax here in mo puts it a smidge over $35.00 a gallon. T I A for any and all help. RIDE SAFE.
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« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2011, 04:10:10 PM » |
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I didn't notice any differance at all Dave, except my wallet. I switched from Amsoil synthetic to the Mobil-1 15w-50 synthetic. My ears tell me the synthetics are quieter.
Old2soon...I think I paid $21.00 and change @ Wally-World, for the jug.
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« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2011, 04:39:35 PM » |
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Wally World has discontinued carrying Mobil 1 15W50. My local Wally World put it on the discontinued shelf @ $19 for a 5 qt jug. They had 6 jugs on the shelf. I grabbed all 6 and asked them to check in the back for more. I was out of luck but I bought all they had.  Marty |
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« Reply #7 on: May 25, 2011, 06:06:34 PM » |
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I just put rotella 15 40 in my 99 valkyrie.Will the api on the rotella be good enough? I think the api for the valkyrie calls for sf sg
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« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2011, 08:06:02 PM » |
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Hi All, for those of you that are running the Mobil 1 15 -50, did you notice more tranny noise than before. Mine seems to be quite a bit more. Thanks
Think I may have said this before. If your bike is noisier with Mobil 1 15-50, there is something terribly wrong with your bike. |
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« Reply #9 on: May 26, 2011, 03:02:24 AM » |
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Dave,
Have you done anything else to the bike recently? Any new mods, exhaust work? Anything that could contribute to more noise?
Change helmets? Take off windshield? Ear plugs, no ear plugs? I notice a significant differance from my winter helmet to my summer helmet, to no helmet. It all sounds differant.
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« Reply #10 on: May 26, 2011, 05:52:14 AM » |
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It made a significant reduction in the 45-50MPH whine for me.
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« Reply #11 on: May 26, 2011, 06:00:11 AM » |
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I just put rotella 15 40 in my 99 valkyrie.Will the api on the rotella be good enough? I think the api for the valkyrie calls for sf sg
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« Reply #12 on: May 26, 2011, 04:19:19 PM » |
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« Reply #13 on: May 27, 2011, 04:32:27 PM » |
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Tundra, no I did nothing but change from the new Rotella T 6 to the Mobil 1 15w-50. May be its just me, the bike runs well and smooth. Don't know what the deal is, think I will go out and take a look at the bottle to make sure I bought the right stuff. Almost a thousand miles on this change. BTW, Doug, I found an Ethonal free gas at a citco station in Dunedin, right at 580 and alt 19. Bike runs pretty well on this gas. Hope to see you soon.
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« Reply #14 on: May 27, 2011, 10:31:00 PM » |
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Oreily's auto puts this stuff on sale about twice a year. Last time it was 4.99 a quart for the mobil 1 15w50. I usually get about a dozen qts. and it'll last me about a year. I been running this type oil for over a 100 thousand miles with no problems. It seems to quiet some of the whine on the lady.
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« Reply #15 on: May 20, 2015, 02:54:45 AM » |
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Wally World has discontinued carrying Mobil 1 15W50. My local Wally World put it on the discontinued shelf @ $19 for a 5 qt jug. They had 6 jugs on the shelf. I grabbed all 6 and asked them to check in the back for more. I was out of luck but I bought all they had. Marty I found it in my local Wally last night, 5 qt. jugs only $23.88. Apparently in stock again? Maybe just in Florida? However I found no quarts on the shelf and no home for them. Note; You can online order the Mobil-1 15W50 in quarts for store pick up only @ $7.98 per qt. |
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« Reply #16 on: May 20, 2015, 05:03:30 AM » |
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When I went from Mobil 1 4T to Rotella T Synthetic, my engine got real noisy. Since switching to Mobil 1 15W50 my engine got a lot quieter.
Marty
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« Reply #17 on: May 20, 2015, 06:09:50 AM » |
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Also quieter like everyone else.
Wally world seems to always have the best price around here with the 5 quart jug.
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« Reply #18 on: May 20, 2015, 07:17:58 AM » |
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I had been using the Rotella full synthetic for a long time, but decided to switch to Mobil 1 15-50 last oil change based on some recommendations I read on this forum. I took a long trip recently and notice absolutely no difference so it will be back to Rotella for me.
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« Reply #19 on: May 20, 2015, 07:28:51 AM » |
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As far as Walmart discontinuing Mobil 1 15-50, here in Indy some Walmarts carry it and some do not. Seems like the ones with more foot traffic carry it, the smaller ones do not.
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« Reply #20 on: May 21, 2015, 05:09:06 PM » |
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Mobil 1 15/50 here at wally in Bonham tx. Usually around $25.00 give or take. My Tourer loves it. Mr BoJangles Also quieter like everyone else.
Wally world seems to always have the best price around here with the 5 quart jug.
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