Another Oil Question
Disco:
Several of my VRCC buddies use the Honda blend and swear by it.
Several others don't bother with full synthetic or blends. They go straight "dino" oil.
If memory serves, Rotella T full synthetic was the consensus choice here for a long time. Is Rotella (without the "T") the same product? I don't know.
I've been happy with Royal Purple (around $7.00 / qt). I ran 10-40 in the first interval for 7,500 miles (with the stock Honda filter) and the Used Oil Analysis by Blackstone Labs suggested I run the next interval 8,500 miles. I had not sheared viscosity at 7,500 miles. To feel better about running the oil that long, I went to the Purolator PureOne PL14610 filter for the current interval. The Honda filter is a good one. The Purolator has more media and the highest rating I could find for one that would fit (and it comes in black or yellow!). Several of my buddies are planning to extend the service interval by going full synthetic and changing the filter at the midpoint.
IMHO, if you plan to change your oil at 4,000 miles, there is no real need to go $ynthetic. A good "dino" oil or blend will do just fine. That said, nothing is too good for my F6s. :cooldude:
Lots of good reading at www.bobistheoilguy.com
sandy:
The Pure One PL14610 is the best filter: Buy at Pep Boys for about $6. All the oil suggestions are fine too. The factory interval on changes is 8K. I change mine at 10K with Mobil 1 and the Pure One. The M1 oil I use is rated for 15K miles. Been doing this for 50K and now have 104+K on the Odo. No problems.
pistolchamp:
Rotella T 15W/40 dino, over 63,000 miles changed with new filter every 3,000 miles. I use it in everything I have that burns gas or diesel. Complete satisfaction.
BOOMR:
Rotella T Synthetic evey 8-9,000km (5,000 miles)+/-. Bike runs smooth as silk. About the same price as what i used to pay for Dino stuff.
New Superteck filter ($2.60) from WalMart made by Champion (same as Mobil 1, Champion, STP and others). It is also made with symthetic media. Better than OEM and one of the best filters on the market. I actually called the company about 3-4 years ago and spoke to one of thier engineers.
Most WallyWorlds open 24/7 and just about everywhere...
Honda does not manufacture oil or filters.
Just my $0.02
Fla. Jim:
Trying a diesel oil for a change......Seems the M/C oil guys @ bob the oil guy like diesel oils pretty well! I havent noticed any difference in shifting and the noise level is a little quieter than with the Rottella. ( - =
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