try searching much?

 

The best part of new oil threads is this response :lmao

edit: type this in the search box: best oil

 

I did search and i couldnt find a thing..

 

u suck at searching then. I did a search on this subject about 2 weeks ago, i found lots.

 

lol what the hell did you type in?

 

I use maxima pro 4 or something like that, the guys at the suzuki shop said they use it and they actually felt more power. they were prolly bullshitting me but i got it.

 

I use maxima pro 4 or something like that, the guys at the suzuki shop said they use it and they actually felt more power.

I would have immediately taken my business elsewhere upon hearing that claim.

 

rotella T from wally world

 

ok thanks for the help!!!

 

i used the bel-ray stuff from the dealer,prop got raped on the price but it is what it is

 

Oem suzuki oil by the case:chucks


to do a better search go to google and type in Site:gixxer.com best oil

 

made it easier for you.lick me

 

i picked up some amsoil

 

good choice unk that's all i use

 

Mobil 1 or Shell Rotella Full Synthetics

 

Rotella is not a full synthetic, it is a group III oil. (that's why it's cheap)
M1, Amsoil, Motul and some others are 100% full synthetic.

 

I use Yamalube or Mobil 1 i run synthetic though... just bought my bike i heard they are both good though.

 

hey i am having the same prob finding an oil that is constantly available..........say i walked into wal-mart what should i get

 

In case someone else does a "search" and ends up with this link....

Shell Rotella T 5w40 (synthetic) from Wally World $19 for a gallon. Great stuff - low price.

I use K&N filters, just in case that's asked too. Find them on eBay occassionally really cheap for around $6-8 a pop. They have a hex cap for a socket and are drilled for safety wire - what a bonus!

 

whatever the eff i feel like pickin up when it's time for an oil change...i dont' swear by oil like some people, nowadays it's all the same shit as long as it's meant for bikes...

 

Some people like to run the best, some people don't.. To me, The best oil is a few dollars more.. Not having to worry about an $8K engine.. Priceless

Rotella is not a full synthetic, it is a group III oil. (that's why it's cheap)
M1, Amsoil, Motul and some others are 100% full synthetic.

You are correct..

^^^ Rotella is a family of products, so in that case you're correct. But they do have synthetic members:
http://www.shell.com/home/Framework...ucts/zzz_lhn.html&FC3=/rotella-en/html/iwgen/products/product_rotellasynth.html

There are no Shell Synthetic Products available in the US under the Shell Label that I am aware of.. Rotella products are Group III Base Stocks and according to the Shell MSDS are 92-98.9% Petroleum..

I use the plain old 15W-40 RotellaT Multigrade. If you change your oil frequently (as I do... 2500-3000 miles), then you really aren't gaining anything by running synthetic. Synthetics really don't lubricate any better, they're just very resistant to sheer. Sheer happens over time. If you're running 7500 miles between oil changes, then it might make sense.

A Premium Synthetic oil (True Synthetic, PAO or Ester) actually does lubricate better. Better cold start lubrication and High Temp lubrication especially. That is why a true synthetic will average 3-5% better fuel economy.

Believe it or not, but from an oil requirement standpoint our GSX-R engines have more in common with a big Caterpillar diesel, than a typical car.

A Class 8 Diesel is very easy on oil except for Soot and Fuel Dilution, neither you have to worry about in your bike, as Clas 8 Diesels are very slow turning engines. Neither a Diesel or a Gas Car have to worry about the extreme shear of a common sump Motorcycle or a wet clutch. The actions of the gears on oil is actually similar to machines that turn oil into grease, just add soap.

How do they get away with with stating that on their website?

"Shell Rotella® T Synthetic SAE 5W-40 is a fully synthetic heavy-duty diesel and gasoline engine oil developed especially to meet the requirements of North American driving."

As stated in another post... It is a legality...

So if I'm understanding you guys correctly I can just go to Walmart and get the regular synthetic oil, just like for cars, and it will work all the same and be hella cheaper???

oh ok...yeah that's why i asked cuz i saw someone mentioned the mobil 1...didn't know there was a motorcycle specific mobil 1...

Mobil 1 is a company, not just an oil. Encompassing products that include oil filters and conventional motor oils which make up most of the Mobil 1 Products.. About the only Mobil 1 Product that is PAO Based is the Mobil 1 Motorcycle oils which perform relatively well..

http://www.bestoil4you.com/files/g2156MCoilStudy.pdf

Pick one of the top 3 oils in these tests and you should have no problems.

Regardless of Brand, Synthetic or Petroleum, I always recommend a Motorcycle Specific oil with a JASO Rating of MA, better yet, MA 2, but Never MB.

Reasonable results can be had with a good petroleum oil and a good filter.. Superior results can be had using a Premium Synthetic and a Premium Filter.

If anyone tells you that there is No difference between an Auto/Diesel oil and a Motorcycle Specific oil, they have been greatly misinformed

Bob

 

Motorex 10w40

 

castrol 4 stroke 10w-40

 

^^^ Rotella is a family of products, so in that case you're correct. But they do have synthetic members:
http://www.shell.com/home/Framework...ucts/zzz_lhn.html&FC3=/rotella-en/html/iwgen/products/product_rotellasynth.html

I use the plain old 15W-40 RotellaT Multigrade. If you change your oil frequently (as I do... 2500-3000 miles), then you really aren't gaining anything by running synthetic. Synthetics really don't lubricate any better, they're just very resistant to sheer. Sheer happens over time. If you're running 7500 miles between oil changes, then it might make sense.

Believe it or not, but from an oil requirement standpoint our GSX-R engines have more in common with a big Caterpillar diesel, than a typical car.

 

Ever since the Castrol debacle, the term synthetic can now include base III+ oils.

Synthetic can be also be referred as groupIII+, IV and V basestocks. PAO and esther basestocks also confuse things.
It gets pretty complicated. Go read "bob is the oil guy" website and you'll be busy for years learning all about the world of oil!!

 

It is my secret to SPppppeeeeaaadddddddddddddddddddd :burnout

 

It is my secret to SPppppeeeeaaadddddddddddddddddddd :burnout

Be sure to load up your foot pegs before the big race!

 

last time i looked amsoil was the highest grade syn oil made. good choice going with the amsoil

 

It's like drinking a micro-brew compared to a Budweiser. The taste may be better, but the trade-off is the cost. However; both will still get the job done of getting you drunk.

I'd rather just change my oil every 500-1000 miles or less with something that still does the job very, very well.

 

If you really want full synthetic go with motorex, if its one thing the swiss can do its make oil lol, the stuff is fuckin green

 

So if I'm understanding you guys correctly I can just go to Walmart and get the regular synthetic oil, just like for cars, and it will work all the same and be hella cheaper???

 

Do NOT use regular gasoline-powered car oil.

Diesel oils, to my knowledge, do not contain the friction modifiers that will affect our clutches and make them slip.

Shell Rotella and Mobil Delvac are both Diesel oils.

The MOBIL1 someone mentioned is probably the motorcycle specific MOBIL1.

 

NO!!!!!!!!!!

stay away from "car" oils. Especially those that are labeled energy conserving

any JASO MA spec oil is going to be just fine though, be it synth or petro.

 

oh ok...yeah that's why i asked cuz i saw someone mentioned the mobil 1...didn't know there was a motorcycle specific mobil 1...

 

I have yet to change the oil, but i think im going to use Amsoil. For ME PERSONALy, i will NEVER use Mobil 1 again. I blew three V6 engines with that oil. Two of which did not have any forced induction. But then again, to each his own.