robin
Member
Posts: 2335
Get on it and RIDE!!
Hardwick NJ
|
 |
« on: February 27, 2011, 06:02:38 AM » |
|
Anybody use it ?
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Bone
|
|
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2011, 06:08:13 AM » |
|
Yes from Michigan.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
olddog1946
|
|
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2011, 09:01:55 AM » |
|
I use rotella oils in any freshened up or rebuilt engine I put together,,One of the few, if not the last oil to use zinc in it's formula..after rebuilding one motor, using assembly lube, pre-oiling and all that, to have a flat cam in a few minutes due to no zinc in the oil I'd used..no problems since, with at least 4 additional motors
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
VRCC # 32473
US AIR FORCE E7, Retired 1965-1988
01 Valk Std.
02 BMW k1200LTE
65 Chevelle coupe, 1986 Mazda RX-7 with 350/5spd, 1983 Mazda RX-7 with FOMOCO 302/AOD project, 95 Mustang GT Convertible 5.0, 5 spd
Moses Lake, Wa. 509-760-6382 if you need help
|
|
|
bigvalkriefan
Member
Posts: 407
On the green monster
South Florida
|
|
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2011, 09:05:30 AM » |
|
Yep, use it, love it  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
.....say to those with fearful hearts, "Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you."
Isaiah 35:4
I know who wins in the end.
|
|
|
|
Farther
|
|
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2011, 10:36:37 AM » |
|
I use it too. Mostly satisfied but there might be more tranny noise than with either Mobil 4T or Amsoil. Not enough to stop using it especially when factoring in price over the Amsoil or Mobil 4T stuff.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Thanks,
~Farther
|
|
|
Tailgate Tommy
Member
Posts: 1438
2000 Interstate, 2001 Interstate and 2003 Standard
Fort Collins, Colorado
|
|
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2011, 10:45:29 AM » |
|
I,ve used it for years without any issues. $19.95 at Auto Zone.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
valkmc
Member
Posts: 619
Idaho??
Ocala/Daytona Fl
|
|
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2011, 02:30:22 PM » |
|
I use rotella oils in any freshened up or rebuilt engine I put together,,One of the few, if not the last oil to use zinc in it's formula..after rebuilding one motor, using assembly lube, pre-oiling and all that, to have a flat cam in a few minutes due to no zinc in the oil I'd used..no problems since, with at least 4 additional motors
Mobil Delvac has a high concentration of zinc, I used T6 for about 30,000 miles but have gone to the mobil delvac, less engine and tranny noise. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
2013 Black and Red F6B (Gone)
2016 1800 Gold Wing (Gone)
1997 Valkyrie Tourer
2018 Gold Wing Non Tour
|
|
|
|
John U.
|
|
« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2011, 02:34:33 PM » |
|
+1 on Mobil Delvac and it's less expensive. I just bought some at Walmart for 9.85 a gallon.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
BigMac NJ
Member
Posts: 142
Nike Hercules site Malibu inset FT. Bliss,Tx
Keyport New Jersey
|
|
« Reply #8 on: February 27, 2011, 02:39:03 PM » |
|
Yes on both Valks
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Jess from VA
|
|
« Reply #9 on: February 27, 2011, 03:07:31 PM » |
|
I use it too. Mostly satisfied but there might be more tranny noise than with either Mobil 4T or Amsoil. Not enough to stop using it especially when factoring in price over the Amsoil or Mobil 4T stuff. Yes, I used only Amzoil 10/40 bike oil, but the price went too high. I now have 4-5 changes in each Valk with Rotella T6. Good stuff, bike runs cool. I change every 5-6K. I do believe the Amzoil was a little quieter, but I'm not paying their price. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Spirited-6
|
|
« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2011, 07:12:21 AM » |
|
I use rotella oils in any freshened up or rebuilt engine I put together,,One of the few, if not the last oil to use zinc in it's formula..after rebuilding one motor, using assembly lube, pre-oiling and all that, to have a flat cam in a few minutes due to no zinc in the oil I'd used..no problems since, with at least 4 additional motors
Mobil Delvac has a high concentration of zinc, I used T6 for about 30,000 miles but have gone to the mobil delvac, less engine and tranny noise. I have used Rotella for about 9 years and no complaints, BUT if Mobil Delvac reduces tranny noise I might try. I don`t know what weight you guys are talking about. Any help ? Tranny noise is my ONLY thing I dislike on my Tourer.  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Spirited-6
|
|
|
Mildew
Member
Posts: 464
Live, Not Just Exist
Auburn, Ga
|
|
« Reply #11 on: February 28, 2011, 07:55:32 AM » |
|
I use shell (rotella) 5w 40 fully synthetic with a 7317 supertech filter in my bike. I use 15w 40 in my deisel pickup and use penzoil ultra synthetic in my car because the toyota 3.0 motor is susposidly known as the sludge monster. I may be switching to 5w 40 rotella in all my vehicles because I have only heard good things about it.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Live, Not Just Exist
|
|
|
valkmc
Member
Posts: 619
Idaho??
Ocala/Daytona Fl
|
|
« Reply #12 on: February 28, 2011, 11:11:28 AM » |
|
I use rotella oils in any freshened up or rebuilt engine I put together,,One of the few, if not the last oil to use zinc in it's formula..after rebuilding one motor, using assembly lube, pre-oiling and all that, to have a flat cam in a few minutes due to no zinc in the oil I'd used..no problems since, with at least 4 additional motors
Mobil Delvac has a high concentration of zinc, I used T6 for about 30,000 miles but have gone to the mobil delvac, less engine and tranny noise. I have used Rotella for about 9 years and no complaints, BUT if Mobil Delvac reduces tranny noise I might try. I don`t know what weight you guys are talking about. Any help ? Tranny noise is my ONLY thing I dislike on my Tourer. There is only one wieght of Mobil Delvac (I think). It is in a black jug, not sure but believe it is 5-40. I run it because of the zinc and price. I change every 5k regardless of which oil I use. It seems quieter to me and I know it looks and feels thicker when pouring it into and taking it out of the bike than the T6 did. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
2013 Black and Red F6B (Gone)
2016 1800 Gold Wing (Gone)
1997 Valkyrie Tourer
2018 Gold Wing Non Tour
|
|
|
|
Bonzo
|
|
« Reply #13 on: February 28, 2011, 12:38:42 PM » |
|
Yup, great price and got the good Zinc in it. I think because its formulated for Diesel motors and the law pulled Phosphates (zinc phosphate) out of oil for gas motors.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Woops, I'm sorry.
|
|
|
|
Doc809
|
|
« Reply #14 on: February 28, 2011, 01:34:21 PM » |
|
I use the Mobil 1 15-50. The fat lady likes the stuff but it is expensive. Change on the 5k's.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
How much fun can I have before I have to go to hell?
|
|
|
robin
Member
Posts: 2335
Get on it and RIDE!!
Hardwick NJ
|
|
« Reply #15 on: February 28, 2011, 01:46:13 PM » |
|
So what exactly does the zinc do for your engine?
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Blackduck
|
|
« Reply #16 on: February 28, 2011, 02:58:43 PM » |
|
There are several types of Delvac, some pure Diesel oils and others mixed fleet.
Some straight grades and others multi grade.
Used to use Delvac 1240 in my Landcruiser and Mercruiser engines. It was specifically designed for Detriot 2 strokes but was fine as a mixed fleet oil.
Google is thy friend, go search and thee shall find.
Cheers Steve
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
2001 Standard, 78 Goldwing, VRCC 21411
|
|
|
|
Blackduck
|
|
« Reply #17 on: February 28, 2011, 03:23:01 PM » |
|
Just eye balled the Mobil site and in their FAQ's they give a good run down on the differences between car and bike oils.
Worth a read.
Cheers Steve
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
2001 Standard, 78 Goldwing, VRCC 21411
|
|
|
|
John U.
|
|
« Reply #18 on: February 28, 2011, 04:05:16 PM » |
|
The Mobil Delvac they carry in the Walmarts around me is all 15W40 which is a pretty standard grade for diesel oils.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Bonzo
|
|
« Reply #19 on: March 01, 2011, 05:49:24 AM » |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Woops, I'm sorry.
|
|
|
valkmc
Member
Posts: 619
Idaho??
Ocala/Daytona Fl
|
|
« Reply #20 on: March 01, 2011, 09:20:39 AM » |
|
The Mobil Delvac they carry in the Walmarts around me is all 15W40 which is a pretty standard grade for diesel oils.
Yep, I looked at the jug in the garage last night 15w40, my bike mechanic, also a diesel mechanic says zinc is good for high pressure engines and also keeps the oil cleaner. I trust him, life long friend and has never done anything but work on vehicles for a living. |
|
|
|
« Last Edit: March 01, 2011, 09:47:50 AM by valkmc »
|
Logged
|
2013 Black and Red F6B (Gone)
2016 1800 Gold Wing (Gone)
1997 Valkyrie Tourer
2018 Gold Wing Non Tour
|
|
|
|
RicCA
|
|
« Reply #21 on: March 15, 2014, 12:41:13 PM » |
|
I'm assuming all of these they are talking about are all car oil and not specifically bike oil.... is this correct???
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Farther
|
|
« Reply #22 on: March 15, 2014, 12:47:44 PM » |
|
T6 is an oil specifically marketed for diesel truck engine use. I have been using it for a couple of years with good results. It is available in four quart jugs at my local Walmart. One jug per oil change convenience!! http://www.shell.com/rotella.html?gclid=CPaNpJanlb0CFYtDMgodyw4A_g |
|
|
|
« Last Edit: March 15, 2014, 12:50:12 PM by Farther »
|
Logged
|
Thanks,
~Farther
|
|
|
salty1
Member
Posts: 2359
"Flyka"
Spokane, WA or Tucson, AZ
|
|
« Reply #23 on: March 15, 2014, 04:02:02 PM » |
|
I use the Mobil 1 15-50. The fat lady likes the stuff but it is expensive. Change on the 5k's.
Expensive??? Not really! The Mobil 1 15w50 at Wal Mart is only about $3 higher than the Rotella T6. Besides the Mobil is 5 qt container vs the 4qt jug that Rotella comes in. Both are very good oils in my opinion but the Mobil keeps my girl quieter.  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
My rides: 1998 GL1500C, 2000 GL 1500CF,2006 GL 1800 3A   |
|
|
|
98valk
|
|
« Reply #24 on: March 15, 2014, 05:40:31 PM » |
|
http://www.pqiamerica.com/March2013PCMO/HDEO%20SUMMARYrev2.htmlsee all zinc levels shell 5w40 not listed but their 15w40 is, IMO Chevon Delo is one of the best out there right now, it even has high levels of boron which is a excellent anti-wear additive and cleaning agent, supertech also specs out very well and has given outstanding used oil analysis reports for m/c. looking at the specs motorcraft is shell 15w40
|
|
|
|
« Last Edit: March 15, 2014, 05:44:59 PM by CA »
|
Logged
|
1998 Std/Tourer, 2007 DR200SE, 1981 CB900C 10speed
1973 Duster 340 4-speed rare A/C, 2001 F250 4x4 7.3L, 6sp
"Our Constitution was made only for a Moral and Religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the goverment of any other."
John Adams 10/11/1798
|
|
|
T-Bird
Member
Posts: 2487
A friend is one who takes me for what I am.
Cleveland, Tennessee
|
|
« Reply #25 on: March 15, 2014, 06:57:23 PM » |
|
I use it too. Mostly satisfied but there might be more tranny noise than with either Mobil 4T or Amsoil. Not enough to stop using it especially when factoring in price over the Amsoil or Mobil 4T stuff. Yes, I used only Amzoil 10/40 bike oil, but the price went too high. I now have 4-5 changes in each Valk with Rotella T6. Good stuff, bike runs cool. I change every 5-6K. I do believe the Amzoil was a little quieter, but I'm not paying their price. I have always used Amsoil 10/40 also, but may be changing to Rotella because of price. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
RicCA
|
|
« Reply #26 on: March 24, 2014, 11:42:04 PM » |
|
So what oil filter do you guys recommend ????
Thx
Ric
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
salty1
Member
Posts: 2359
"Flyka"
Spokane, WA or Tucson, AZ
|
|
« Reply #27 on: March 25, 2014, 05:01:53 AM » |
|
So what oil filter do you guys recommend ????
Thx
Ric
This should get another 26 posts.  Seriously, Pure One, Mobil 1, Wix. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
My rides: 1998 GL1500C, 2000 GL 1500CF,2006 GL 1800 3A |
|
|
|
N0tac0p
|
|
« Reply #28 on: March 25, 2014, 05:07:08 AM » |
|
what about royal purple?
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
98valk
|
|
« Reply #29 on: March 25, 2014, 05:43:36 AM » |
|
what about royal purple?
http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,17708.0.htmlsee my posts, it didn't do well in tests. much better oils out there at a lower cost. the only RP oil that has done well in tests is their $$$$ racing oil. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
1998 Std/Tourer, 2007 DR200SE, 1981 CB900C 10speed
1973 Duster 340 4-speed rare A/C, 2001 F250 4x4 7.3L, 6sp
"Our Constitution was made only for a Moral and Religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the goverment of any other."
John Adams 10/11/1798
|
|
|
|
twdurdentwd
|
|
« Reply #30 on: March 25, 2014, 05:45:34 AM » |
|
The site link above states Olive high levels of zinc are not recommended for engines that have a lot of blow by because the sink can build up...what does have anything to do with ported heads?... That's voice to text for you
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
00' Valk tourer - 6-6, trigger wheel
00' Valk std - complete build
00' I/S salvaged.. Transplant to std
|
|
|
|
flsix
|
|
« Reply #31 on: March 25, 2014, 01:59:16 PM » |
|
Stock Honda filters and Rotella T6 at 5k miles for five years in both of my bikes with no problems.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
2013 F6B
ESCHEW OBFUSCATION
|
|
|
|
twdurdentwd
|
|
« Reply #32 on: March 25, 2014, 02:16:16 PM » |
|
Since I'm at a comp now...does porting head affect blow-by? Forgive me for naiv-ity  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
00' Valk tourer - 6-6, trigger wheel
00' Valk std - complete build
00' I/S salvaged.. Transplant to std
|
|
|
|
Jess from VA
|
|
« Reply #33 on: March 25, 2014, 04:48:20 PM » |
|
Stock Honda filters and Rotella T6 at 5k miles for five years in both of my bikes with no problems.
Same deal, only I change at 6-8K intervals. Two bikes.... for years. I'm not adverse to good aftermarket filters, but bought a pile of the hondas awhile back. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Gideon
|
|
« Reply #34 on: March 26, 2014, 09:30:43 AM » |
|
I use Rotella T6 Synthetic 5W-40. Works well when on the Valkyrie 1520cc and Goldwing 1800cc. As for the filter, I use the Purolator Pure One PL14610 with a Chrome Oil Filter Cover ($1.79 Salt Shaker).  I change oil at 4 to 5 thousand miles or once a year. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31
|
|
|
|
Bone
|
|
« Reply #35 on: March 26, 2014, 09:50:17 AM » |
|
Me to, no cover yet.  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
