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Rush-rks

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Oil Change Question
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?

2006 Suzuki S40 Boulevard bone stock other than idle-mix adjustment out 3/4 turn from factory setting

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Re: Oil Change Question
Reply #1 - 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. Grin

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Re: Oil Change Question
Reply #2 - 09/26/13 at 06:01:48

Dave wrote 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 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. Grin

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?

2006 Suzuki S40 Boulevard bone stock other than idle-mix adjustment out 3/4 turn from factory setting

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Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 18137 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: Oil Change Question Reply #3 - 09/26/13 at 06:26:40 Nope.....it mixes easily.....as long as you don't store it in the fridge or freezer!
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Rush-rks Full Member Offline Lurking & Learning Posts: 113 Beckley WV Gender:	Re: Oil Change Question Reply #4 - 09/26/13 at 06:43:50 Dave wrote 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! you mean it wont stay fresher longer in the refer?
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