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Message started by rl153 on 09/21/16 at 10:10:23

Title: rotella T6
Post by rl153 on 09/21/16 at 10:10:23

I have some rotella T6 left over that I'm not using in my S40 any more as I have switched to rotella triple protection dino. My question is could I mix the T6 with other synthetic oil in a car such as valvoline 5w 30 or would that be unwise? Thanks!

Title: Re: rotella T6
Post by MMRanch on 09/21/16 at 10:26:46

rl

I put T-6 in everything I've got . ;) and usually add STP to it to boot !

I also change oil every 10,000 miles , the oil is still slick --- even after 10,000 miles but I change it anyway.

If there any oil better , I've never found it . :-?

Title: Re: rotella T6
Post by rl153 on 09/21/16 at 10:38:18

Thanks, I was wondering if you mix it with other oils , like adding a quart , if it would be a problem,

Title: Re: rotella T6
Post by Oldfeller on 09/21/16 at 10:47:34

Putting T6 into anything with an oxygen sensor isn't recommended as it contains too much ZDDP to keep modern O₂ sensors happy.

Part of the SL, SM, SN SAE standard is that all oils must be able to be intermixed freely, so apart from a tiny bit of sensor damage from too much ZDDP you could put it in a car.

My lawnmower uses oil all the time, and so do my chainsaws as bar oil ...... a little bit of left over oil is never wasted.

When I changed back to dino Rotella I simply poured the last unused bit of T6 into the Rot dino Triple Protection 15w40 jug, figuring same company, same oil brand meant maximum internal compatibility, plus I knew it was going to go into a item that lacked O₂ sensors.

Title: Re: rotella T6
Post by springman on 09/21/16 at 11:52:55

Just out of curiosity, how often do you guys change your oil and filter on your bike? I've been using Rotella dino in summer and T6 in winter and changing every 2k miles approximately.

Title: Re: rotella T6
Post by Dave on 09/21/16 at 11:56:18

Well, I suppose I only ride my Cafe' bike about 2,000 miles a year - so my changes are more a 6 month interval than mileage.

I change the oil twice.....just before I put it away for the winter, and before I go on a Dragon ride in mid summer. I only change the filter once a year.

Title: Re: rotella T6
Post by shadowfocus603 on 09/21/16 at 11:56:27

I use Rotella 10w-40 in both my old GS850 as well as my new (to me) Savage. I usually change the oil every 5k miles and at the end of the season.

(Moderator note: I believe this should be 15W-40).

Title: Re: rotella T6
Post by youzguyz on 09/21/16 at 13:23:46

I use Rotella T6. Hmmm.. about every 6-8 thousand miles.. or when I think of it..

Just changed the oil on Mad Hamish today. 6 thousand miles this time.

Title: Re: rotella T6
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/21/16 at 13:30:54

How much oil do you guys add between changes?
Do you notice the oil use increases with the miles On the oil?

Title: Re: rotella T6
Post by youzguyz on 09/21/16 at 13:37:25

637C7A7D60675666566E7C703B090 wrote:

How much oil do you guys add between changes?
Do you notice the oil use increases with the miles On the oil?

Mad Hammish.. hardly any at all. Maybe a pint total between changes. I never really measured it. But I do notice that it is used more the more miles on the oil.

Thumper.. is a heavy drinker, and will be going to Dr Lancer soon for a valve job.

Title: Re: rotella T6
Post by Tocsik on 09/21/16 at 13:43:48

I've been changing it every 2K with a new filter every-other oil change. Figure it's cheap and easy way to keep the bike in good shape. Not sure how much I add between changes; I just check it every week or so and add some if it needs it. Couple ounces usually does it.

Title: Re: rotella T6
Post by Serowbot on 09/21/16 at 14:16:58

I used to change every 2k years ago... oil is so much better now, I think that might be just a waste.
I'm 3 or 4k between changes on the Savage,.. 5k on the Sporty...
...(HD manual says every 5k)...

Title: Re: rotella T6
Post by springman on 09/21/16 at 15:09:15

Cool. Thanks gentlemen. I think I will start taking it to 3k before changing.

Title: Re: rotella T6
Post by LANCER on 09/21/16 at 17:12:33

I think the oil should be changed when it gets dirty, which is pretty darn quick on this bike. If I don't see any clarity in the oil I consider it dirty.
That usually occurs by 2000 miles. I like to change the filter at the same time unless I get caught without one.

Title: Re: rotella T6
Post by rl153 on 09/21/16 at 19:37:36

Thanks OF ,that answers my question, and everyone one else too.

Title: Re: rotella T6
Post by MMRanch on 09/21/16 at 19:58:43

wow guys ,

Ya'll making me feel a little guilty ...

I change once a year or 10,000 miles which ever comes first ...

T-6 , my S-40 with 28,000 + miles don't use a noticeable amount between changes

I got it 4 years ago with 6,000 ish miles on it.

::)

Title: Re: rotella T6
Post by springman on 09/21/16 at 21:19:49

OK Lancer. That makes sense. Going back to 2k interval approx. It is relatively cheap and I must admit I ride hard, harder than I used to anyway. Who could these bad influences be??? ;D

Title: Re: rotella T6
Post by Oldfeller on 09/21/16 at 22:06:09

Change oil once a year, change oil filter every other year. Clean air filter every other year. Keep topped up with oil using side stand method.

Title: Re: rotella T6
Post by MMRanch on 09/21/16 at 22:25:49

Yea !

Change oil once a year, change oil filter every other year. Clean air filter every other year. Keep topped up with oil using side stand method.

That's what I was talking about --- the Kick-Stand-Method --- mine will hold three quarts plus a little before the crank even comes close to the oil in crankcase !!! ;)

The first LS-650 had right at 40,000 miles on it when I put the 95mm piston in and their wasn't even a ring grove . :)

I do use a new filter every-time I change oil and I use the best oil I can find (T-6) w/a touch of STP.