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Message started by Rush-rks on 09/26/13 at 04:56:34

Title: Oil Change Question
Post by Rush-rks on 09/26/13 at 04:56:34

Coming up on a oil change real soon. After reading all the oil information you all have compiled over the years I do have a couple questions.

Given my bike is a 2006 I have no idea what was put in it before I changed it when I first got it I used suzuki branded oil.

So I am thinking of using the Rotella T. Would there be any real advantage using the T-6 synthetic? I really dont know the difference and my bike which probably never had a synthetic oil in it ever would that become any problem? And add about 1.5 oz of Redline to the gallon get the zddp right?

Title: Re: Oil Change Question
Post by Dave on 09/26/13 at 05:25:59

If money is a consideration the Rotella T does just fine....if you ride a lot in hot weather (90+) or don't mind spending the extra....the T-6 might be a bit better.

Adding 1 to 2 oz. of Redline per gallon can't hurt.

I use the Rotella T and add 2 Oz. of Redline per gallon. I will let you know in about 10 years how that works.....I am still in the testing phase. ;D

Title: Re: Oil Change Question
Post by Rush-rks on 09/26/13 at 06:01:48

764D4057464A51574C444956250 wrote:

If money is a consideration the Rotella T does just fine....if you ride a lot in hot weather (90+) or don't minde spending the extra....the T-6 might be a bit better.

Adding 1 to 2 oz. of Redline per gallon can't hurt.

I use the Rotella T and add 2 Oz. of Redline per gallon. I will let you know in about 10 years how that works.....I am still in the testing phase. ;D

Well the weather here hasn't reached 90 all summer. On dry days I ride it to work and now the mornings are 40 and foggy and damp. Thanks for the advice I've got some redline ordered and I will just pick up the Rotella T here locally. When you add the redline how does it take a lot of shaking of the jug to get it to mix good?

Title: Re: Oil Change Question
Post by Dave on 09/26/13 at 06:26:40

Nope.....it mixes easily.....as long as you don't store it in the fridge or freezer! ;D

Title: Re: Oil Change Question
Post by Rush-rks on 09/26/13 at 06:43:50

172C2136272B30362D252837440 wrote:

Nope.....it mixes easily.....as long as you don't store it in the fridge or freezer! ;D

;D you mean it wont stay fresher longer in the refer? ;D