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Message started by arteacher on 03/10/14 at 14:50:22

Title: Re: stp or mail order ?
Post by arteacher on 03/10/14 at 14:50:22

No- it will make your clutch slip.

Title: Re: stp or mail order ?
Post by verslagen1 on 03/10/14 at 15:00:33

I was going to say no too, but upon looking at BITOG...

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=476445&fpart=1

STP 4-Cylinder Oil Treatment (Red 15 ounce bottle).

Elemental Analysis (ppm)
Copper: 0
Iron: 1
Chrome: 0
Nickel: 0
Titanium: 0
Silver: 0
Lead: 0
Tin: 1
Alum: 0
Silicon: 0
Sodium: 0
Potassium: 0
Moly: 0
Boron: 0
Barium: 0
Calcium: 1371
Magnesium: 5
Mangan: 0
Phosphorus: 1814
Zinc: 1959

Not a real impressive amount though as it would take the entire bottle to boost a qt and a half

Title: Re: stp or mail order ?
Post by bobdog on 03/10/14 at 16:34:06

Hey thanks ! Automobile only !!

Title: Re: stp or mail order ?
Post by bobdog on 03/10/14 at 16:49:37

Is there any (off the shelf,auto parts store) other than mail order that works ??

Title: Re: stp or mail order ?
Post by S-P on 03/10/14 at 17:16:47

2321242623100 wrote:

Is there any (off the shelf,auto parts store) other than mail order that works ??

You can get Rotella at just about any auto parts store. I just saw that Mobil has a new diesel synthetic oil that's supposed to have ZDDP. It's a couple bucks more a gallon (22.00) than Rotella synthetic here in AZ.

Title: Re: stp or mail order ?
Post by bobdog on 03/10/14 at 18:15:42

Running rotella T from wal-mart . How much better is the synth .?

Title: Re: stp or mail order ?
Post by ZAR on 03/10/14 at 18:25:35

3A383D3F3A090 wrote:

Running rotella T from wal-mart . How much better is the synth .?

That's a matter of preference bobdog. If you like synthetic oil in general then use it in the bike and go a bit longer between changes. I use Rotella dino and change oil every 1500-2000 miles. I figure with the heat our thumpers generate I'm betting on the safer side and synthetic is too costly to change that often.

Title: Re: stp or mail order ?
Post by bobdog on 03/10/14 at 18:31:54

Yes , Im with that . My 2009 felt better, compared to honda 4stroke oil !

Title: Re: stp or mail order ?
Post by S-P on 03/10/14 at 20:49:40

6D7665370 wrote:

I live in AZ and use synth in my cars because of the heat. I extend my oil changes to double the 3K I used to do with regular oil, so cost kind of balances out. I figure the synth will hold up better just in case I have a major heat related failure, so it's kind of insurance in my mind.

Title: Re: stp or mail order ?
Post by Dave on 03/11/14 at 05:16:46

Why do you want to use STP oil treatment?

Do you have an old engine that is so loose it needs the oil to be thickened up?

STP was an old school product to thicken the oil and provide increased oil pressure in engines that were badly worn. Engines with bearing inserts that would wear out....the Savage has roller bearings and about the only thing the thicker oil will help resolve is oil getting past worn rings....it could lower consumption a little bit.

STP is not really going to help a Savage much.

Title: Re: stp or mail order ?
Post by bobdog on 03/11/14 at 17:34:36

Great info. Thanks to all !!

Title: Re: stp or mail order ?
Post by Kris01 on 03/11/14 at 19:30:50

Didn't I read a thread about Rotella having a $10 rebate 'til the end of the month?