oil & filter

[naturbar]

i know i've reads post here about which (after market) oil to use (07 RSTD) and filter. i used the search function but didn't have much luck. i want to change oil/filter tomorrow...any suggestions, and thanks.

 

buz

[massey130]

Yes, you will get many answers as to what different riders use for oil, filter and why they use that particular product.

I had read many threads and chose to use the purolator PL something or other model number. i use Yamaha lube (20-50) because that is what the previous owner used. i have no whine or chirp, so that is why i am going to continue to use the yama lube.

 

keeping an eye on the level and changing it when recomended or needed is also a key to a healthy motor.

 

one thing I found out on my lowered 04 RSV, is that my automotive oil catch pan was too tall to fit under the bike. i took a gallon empty oil container and cut the side off. for clarification - the gallon oil jug sitting normal, choose left or right side. lay jug down on left. the right side is now up. cut the now up side off. new oil catch pan that slides easily under a lowered bike. this way you can drain the sump and take the filter off and both drain into the new catch pan. and it has a built in spigot which was the original pour spout with screw on cap.

[massey130]

If you want to look at the other threads that have useful information, do a search on Purolator or Rotella.

[naturbar]

massey130 - thanks for the info. my hand book call for 10w-30 or 20w-40 oil.

[massey130]

massey130 - thanks for the info. my hand book call for 10w-30 or 20w-40 oil.

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Yep, your handbook sure does. there is a lot of information in the seach results mentioned previously. we have members here that are well educated in lubrication and have shared their information. also there are a lot of members with a lot of experience with different oil that gave different results that led them to choose their brand of products. we have members from both arena's sharing their thoughts.

 

you have to read the threads to draw a conclusion of your own. your guide book is just that - a "guide" book. you will be safe with it, but there are possibilities out there you may want to explore after more reading. i probably read nearly 2 hours of oil & filter threads.

 

we are lucky our members share their knowledge. i have a long time to go before i can give back what i have learned.

[RandyR]

I'm trying something different. I just put in, from Walmart, oil Rotella T 15W-40 White jug, and filter SuperTech ST7317.

[LilBeaver]

I cannot seem to find it, maybe someone else will have better luck. But I recall a chart that listed a good number of brands of OIL filters and the respective numbers for the RSV... I'll keep looking, but if someone else knows what I am talking about or whatever please post it

 

FOUND IT: http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=523

 

 

some other threads that may be of interest:

 

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=100 **********

 

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=21688 *******

 

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=43234

 

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=36086

 

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20155

 

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=31354

Edited March 19, 2010 by LilBeaver
Added links

[naturbar]

i want to thank all that responded....where else could a guy go for $12 and get the plethora of knowledge contained on this site...thanks to Don for hosting it and all that participate !! got my third oil change and filter under my belt....now to go over the routine maintenance checklist in the manual and i'm ready to roll tomorrow...sunny and low/mid 70's in afternoon....you know i'll be enjoying it !!

[Freebird]

Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W-40 for motorcycles. Been using it in my '99 Venture for almost 11 years. I also use Mobil 1 in everything else I use. Won't be changing to anything else. I've used several different filters but have use the Walmart filters for a couple of years now.

[RandyR]

i want to thank all that responded....where else could a guy go for $12 and get the plethora of knowledge contained on this site...thanks to Don for hosting it and all that participate !! got my third oil change and filter under my belt....now to go over the routine maintenance checklist in the manual and i'm ready to roll tomorrow...sunny and low/mid 70's in afternoon....you know i'll be enjoying it !!

 

so what did you use?

[GaThumper]

Some good basic info here...

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synthetic_oil

 

Pay close attention to the group IV versus group III and group V. Only group IV are considered synthetics outside of the US. Due to a lawsuit won by Castrol, synthetic was determined to be a marketing term referring to the properties, not to production methods or ingredients. Not to say group III oils are not good, just information to know. Anyway it's interesting to me that many oils sold in the US as full synthetic, can't be sold as synthetic worldwide. Now I read this on the internet, so it muct be true, right! No, take this with a grain of salt and ymmv, I'm open to learn more and having this info corrected.

 

A little old, but some more good reading here...

 

http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/Consumables.html

 

Lot's of oil discussion here...

 

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/cms/

 

At Bob's there are a lot of people discussing pros and cons of various oils and posting used oil analysis after running different oils in different engines. You can spend a lot of time reading here!

 

The heavy duty engine oils for diesel engines are pretty popular and Shell Rotella seems to get a lot good results on the used oil analysis. The Rotella T6 5W40 is full synthetic and comes in a blue plastic jug and the Rotella T 15W40 dino is in the white jug. Both of these ARE JASO certified for use with wet clutch!

 

I run Rotella dino in my F250 diesel with 5000 mile intervals and it's going strong with 275,000. I'd like to run the T6 Synthetic in my bikes, but the weight is not great (imo) for them. I'm really tempted to run the 15W40 dino since I change at really short intervals in my bikes and it is such a well respected oil.

 

However I run Mobile1 15W50 in all my bikes. It's easy to find and a little less expensive than the Mobile1 motorcycle oils. I would have no problem running either the Mobile 10W40 Racing 4T or the 20W50 V-Twin, but I don't think there is any problem running the auto oils, just be sure it doesn't have friction modifiers usually denoted by the "Energy Conserving" seal on the label. I have seen lot's of people recommend Mobile1 and that's what I've been running for several years with no complaints in single cylinder thumpers, inline four, V-Twin, and now the V-4 Venture.

 

There are a lot of good oils out there and probably more opinions than there are oils! It's a subject that's probably as controversial as any subject discussed regarding engines. I believe Amsoil is good and wouldn't argue with anyone who was using it. Also Golden Spectro and Motul 5100, and I'm sure there are more. A good base and a good additive package and you're good to go!

 

Later!

James

 

whew! I would say that's my .02 but I just spent close to an hour putting this post together! Please don't flame me and I hope someone finds this information helpful.

[naturbar]

so what did you use?

 

i used pennzoil 10w-30 and a Wix oil filter. i'll use motorcycle 20w-50 or Shell rotella - t 15w-40 on my next go 'round. reading the posts concerning oil usage makes my head spin. you have one guy who says he uses oil conserving oil in all his motorcyles, lawn mower, vehicle etc. the next guy says oil conserving oil will ruin the clutch - seems like there has been successw ith most all types of oils.....hhhhmmmmmm !