Oil ?

[Bronxboy]

Anyone using 15/40 Shell Rotella T in there Valk ?

[Disco]

Yes, lots of us use it.  I haven't poured any in my bike since earlier this afternoon. 

Go to the Tech Board and search for oil.      You'll have more than enough to read.   

It might even cure your insomnia!   

[Swartzy]

Yep...been using that for the past 5 years or so.....

[Bronxboy]

Ok thanks, The T is Dino oil right? They also make a semi-sync and a full sync.

[F6Dave]

I think the 15-40 oils are usually non-synthetic diesel oils.  Mobil Delvac is another.  I've read that compared to typical auto oils they have a better additive package (a bit more zinc maybe) for MC engines with transmissions.  If I wasn't using Mobil 1 these oils would be a great choice.

[FLAVALK]

The Rotella-T6 is a full synthetic. That's what I've used for years

5W-40

http://www.shell.com/rotella/products/t6.html

[RainMaker]

I use the Rotella T6 Full Synthetic 5-40 as well.  I've heard the 15-40W is quieter but I'm stuck on the synthetics - it's all I use in any motor (including the lawn mower).

[Momz]

Shell Rotella T5 is a semi-synthetic that is also a good choice for those that change oil more often (like 3K intervals).

I prefer T6 because I chance my oil only once per season.

[Bronxboy]

Thanks for the heads up