snyper316 Posted March 22, 2017 Share #51 Posted March 22, 2017 I just got a couple bottles of 15-40 T4, which I thought superseded the T. I'm not aware of any difference outside of cloudy marketing terminology. It's a dino oil, or at least lacks any indication to the contrary, including a very low price. T5 is a synthetic blend and T6 is a full synthetic. So if you do the T5 you will be adding a blend. I have generally not been adding synthetics to any engine or shiftable gearbox that didnt call for it new. I just started using the T4 when I ran out of T, put some in my Vmax last week and ran the snott out of it in the hills, no difference that I can till in shifting or clutch behavior. Well alot of forums that I ran across trying to find the answer is most used 4 quarts of t4 and 2 quarts of t6 now there was another said he ran half and half in his Vmax... but some bike runs 6 qts that is alot of oil.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaseyJ955 Posted March 22, 2017 Share #52 Posted March 22, 2017 Well alot of forums that I ran across trying to find the answer is most used 4 quarts of t4 and 2 quarts of t6 now there was another said he ran half and half in his Vmax... but some bike runs 6 qts that is alot of oil.... 6 qts, dunno what he's running but my gen 1 vmax takes around 3.5qts from empty to center if sight glass, venture should be the same. I'm not sure why a 2:1 mix T4 and T6 instead of maybe just a T5. Can anyone comment on the real world benefit of running a blend in our old bikes, other than increased oil change intervals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baylensman Posted March 22, 2017 Share #53 Posted March 22, 2017 Wow, thread is ten years and one day old. I was married and working and not enjoying my job. I am now divorced, retired and have a girl friend. Yep, life is good. Randy Me " why does divorce cost so much" Attorney "It's worth it!!!":amen: Friend" "why did you get divorced?" Me " have you met my EX?":yikes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snyper316 Posted March 22, 2017 Share #54 Posted March 22, 2017 6 qts, dunno what he's running but my gen 1 vmax takes around 3.5qts from empty to center if sight glass, venture should be the same. I'm not sure why a 2:1 mix T4 and T6 instead of maybe just a T5. Can anyone comment on the real world benefit of running a blend in our old bikes, other than increased oil change intervals? Hell the Tahoe is the first vehicle that I have owned that hold 6 quarts at oil change now if the engine was completely bone dry I think is more like 10 I believe all the rest of my vehicles I have had only take a gallon after an oil change.... I was thinking a Goldwing but I don't think they could hold 6 quarts either. I am pretty sure he was talking about a specific bike but it wasn't Goldwing. I almost want to say Victory but not 100% certain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddoggma Posted June 5, 2017 Share #55 Posted June 5, 2017 LOL!...."Its alive!" No, I just put the Rotella dino in the bike. Its really likes this stuff. Quite, smooth, seems to be just a tad better than the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camos Posted June 5, 2017 Share #56 Posted June 5, 2017 I just got a couple bottles of 15-40 T4, which I thought superseded the T. I'm not aware of any difference outside of cloudy marketing terminology. It's a dino oil, or at least lacks any indication to the contrary, including a very low price.I'm pretty sure Rotella T and Rotella T4 are the same oils. Rotella T has been around for a long time and they decided to change the name to make it consistent with the newer oils now being offered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snyper316 Posted June 6, 2017 Share #57 Posted June 6, 2017 I say the new venture is gonna need the Ultra Synthetic motor oil in it to help it from thermal breakdown with Lucas oil treatment to help the clutch...:bawling::bawling::bawling: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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