15w40 Rotella, $13 jugs at O'Reilly's

VulcanJeff · 05-28-2015, 07:29 AM

In preparation for my first oil change this weekend I browsed a couple of parts stores to see the various flavors I have to choose from. For 13 bucks and change, O'Reilly's Auto Parts has 15w40 Rotella 5qt jugs. The sale lasts til June 24 or there abouts. Smokin!

dhuttonkc · 05-28-2015, 10:53 AM

check again. That is probably not the full synthetic, Rotella T6.

recumbentbob · 05-28-2015, 11:12 AM

It's good stuff and jaso rated.

macmac · 05-28-2015, 12:14 PM

Might want to custom blend that with something in 10-40 That 15 is a little viscous for the lifters and their filters. These ain't loose tolerance harley's.

dshelly · 05-28-2015, 12:49 PM

Never did like Shell oils...... Mobil 1 or Amsoil

**Teachme** · 05-28-2015, 03:51 PM

I have ran 15w40 Rotella in mine since i bought it. Only had it 2 years but no trouble so far.

VulcanJeff · 05-28-2015, 06:55 PM

No, it isn't synthetic. I am aware of that. I have read some folks saying the clutch becomes a little grabby with full synthetic. They switched to dino and have much better action. Comments?

15w seems to be used by many with positive feedback. Mother Kaw says 20w on the low end is ok. I realize 15 isn't 10 but it isn't 20 either ha....ha....ha lol.

Anyone want to recommend a 10w40 for me?

VulcanJeff · 05-28-2015, 07:07 PM

I see the oil thread that was resurrected. There seem to be a few recommendations. And I browsed Gadget's oil page's links once before today. If anyone wants to comment, that's fine. If not, that's fine too. I do like mac's statement about 15w being a little thick for the clearances even though 15w and 20w are endorsed weights by Kawasaki. I was kind of thinking I would go 10w40 until I saw the sweet deal on the Rotella 15w40 which seems to have made many Vulcan owners happy.

recumbentbob · 05-28-2015, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by VulcanJeff

Anyone want to recommend a 10w40 for me?

Valvoline 10w40 motorcycle oil
It's a dino oil. Black bottle

macmac · 05-28-2015, 08:16 PM

I use witches blood mixed with some brown bat blood for oil, and toss in some barnacles fer good measure.

**Top Cat** · 05-28-2015, 10:08 PM

Rotella T-6 full synthetic in my 07 for 88,000 miles, no problems.
Using it in my 08 now for 30,000 miles no problems either.
Use what makes you feel good

VulcanJeff · 05-28-2015, 11:15 PM

88k miles is no joke. Curious, how often do you change it? My comment above about the fella who said his clutch seemed grabby with synthetic: what can you say about your experience?

dshelly · 05-28-2015, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VulcanJeff

88k miles is no joke. Curious, how often do you change it? My comment above about the fella who said his clutch seemed grabby with synthetic: what can you say about your experience?

Tim ? Maintenance ?

VulcanJeff · 05-29-2015, 12:56 AM

I'm betting there is an inside joke there that I'm not privy to hehe

BBAZEN · 05-29-2015, 10:17 AM

Walmart has it for a slightly better price of $12.74 / Gal. it's not a 5 quart jug.
I have used Rotella T 15w-40 in all 5 ( 2-900's, 3-1700's) of mine and my wife's Kawasaki's totaling about 88,000 miles. It's always preformed well. They get changed every 5,000 miles.

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VulcanJeff Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Galesburg, IL Posts: 309	15w40 Rotella, $13 jugs at O'Reilly's In preparation for my first oil change this weekend I browsed a couple of parts stores to see the various flavors I have to choose from. For 13 bucks and change, O'Reilly's Auto Parts has 15w40 Rotella 5qt jugs. The sale lasts til June 24 or there abouts. Smokin! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-28-2015, 10:53 AM	#2
dhuttonkc Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 157	check again. That is probably not the full synthetic, Rotella T6. __________________ Don H Kansas City, MO area
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recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	It's good stuff and jaso rated. __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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05-28-2015, 12:14 PM	#4
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Might want to custom blend that with something in 10-40 That 15 is a little viscous for the lifters and their filters. These ain't loose tolerance harley's. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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05-28-2015, 12:49 PM	#5
dshelly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgrade, MT Posts: 2,824	Never did like Shell oils...... Mobil 1 or Amsoil __________________ Dave "(dshelly)" Shellenberger 2014 Harley Ultra Classic 2007 1600 Nomad (Black) Shellenberger Machine Belgrade, MT Various Bagger Member (Harley Chapter) VBA # 2395 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-28-2015, 03:51 PM	#6
Teachme Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Woodleaf ,NC Posts: 418	I have ran 15w40 Rotella in mine since i bought it. Only had it 2 years but no trouble so far. __________________ 2001 Vulcan Nomad 1500cc Carbed Model.
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05-28-2015, 06:55 PM	#7
VulcanJeff Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Galesburg, IL Posts: 309	No, it isn't synthetic. I am aware of that. I have read some folks saying the clutch becomes a little grabby with full synthetic. They switched to dino and have much better action. Comments? 15w seems to be used by many with positive feedback. Mother Kaw says 20w on the low end is ok. I realize 15 isn't 10 but it isn't 20 either ha....ha....ha lol. Anyone want to recommend a 10w40 for me?
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05-28-2015, 07:07 PM	#8
VulcanJeff Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Galesburg, IL Posts: 309	I see the oil thread that was resurrected. There seem to be a few recommendations. And I browsed Gadget's oil page's links once before today. If anyone wants to comment, that's fine. If not, that's fine too. I do like mac's statement about 15w being a little thick for the clearances even though 15w and 20w are endorsed weights by Kawasaki. I was kind of thinking I would go 10w40 until I saw the sweet deal on the Rotella 15w40 which seems to have made many Vulcan owners happy.
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05-28-2015, 08:16 PM	#10
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	I use witches blood mixed with some brown bat blood for oil, and toss in some barnacles fer good measure. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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05-28-2015, 10:08 PM	#11
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Rotella T-6 full synthetic in my 07 for 88,000 miles, no problems. Using it in my 08 now for 30,000 miles no problems either. Use what makes you feel good __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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05-28-2015, 11:15 PM	#12
VulcanJeff Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Galesburg, IL Posts: 309	88k miles is no joke. Curious, how often do you change it? My comment above about the fella who said his clutch seemed grabby with synthetic: what can you say about your experience?
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05-29-2015, 12:56 AM	#14
VulcanJeff Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Galesburg, IL Posts: 309	I'm betting there is an inside joke there that I'm not privy to hehe
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05-29-2015, 10:17 AM	#15
BBAZEN Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Napoleon, Ohio Posts: 14	Walmart has it for a slightly better price of $12.74 / Gal. it's not a 5 quart jug. I have used Rotella T 15w-40 in all 5 ( 2-900's, 3-1700's) of mine and my wife's Kawasaki's totaling about 88,000 miles. It's always preformed well. They get changed every 5,000 miles. __________________ 2012 1700 Grey Voyager VBA #02949 NWOVRA 1-19 President
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