Oil

Joe_P · 06-25-2020, 06:29 PM

I just got my 2007 1600 nomad about 1month. I want to change oil, is full synthetic a good thing.

bluesman · 06-25-2020, 07:05 PM

I have used Rotella T6 all syn. They say synthetic lasts longer and you don't have to change oil as frequently. I prefer the standard Rotella 15/40 diesel oil, it is a lot cheaper and i like to change it often anyway.

scooter1600 · 06-25-2020, 10:08 PM

OOOOHHHHH
oil thread

scooter1600 · 06-25-2020, 10:27 PM

OOOOHHHHH
oil thread

DragonLady58 · 06-25-2020, 11:53 PM

.... Oil Thread.....

Tortuga · 06-26-2020, 12:09 AM

I have used 15/40 Rotella for years. No problems. io change it about every 4-4500 miles.

mick56 · 06-26-2020, 06:32 AM

This is going to be interesting

Peg · 06-26-2020, 07:31 AM

I think I first saw this on Facebook, from Mike Fay probably...

mick56 · 06-26-2020, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Peg

I think I first saw this on Facebook, from Mike Fay probably...

I cant use Facebook. They are blocking anyone who wont dance to the black lives matter tune. People asking about the colour of oil, or their bikes, helmet ect, will be next.

BrokeAss · 06-26-2020, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe_P

I just got my 2007 1600 nomad about 1month. I want to change oil, is full synthetic a good thing.

Arguably, yes...emphasis on arguably...

degreaser · 06-27-2020, 10:56 AM

I don't use Shell Rotella T6 5w40 synthetic anymore, because I later learned its only a Group III refined Dino oil, and because it will only last 500 miles in the transmission gears, those gears chew up that 5w40 real quick so that after 500 miles it is reduced to a 5 wt oil, diesel trucks can use it cause they don't have transmission gears chewing up the oil, that's what Rotella T6 5w40 is for,,, trucks, not motorcycles

BrokeAss · 06-27-2020, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by degreaser

I don't use Shell Rotella T6 5w40 synthetic anymore, because I later learned its only a Group III refined Dino oil, and because it will only last 500 miles in the transmission gears, those gears chew up that 5w40 real quick so that after 500 miles it is reduced to a 5 wt oil, diesel trucks can use it cause they don't have transmission gears chewing up the oil, that's what Rotella T6 5w40 is for,,, trucks, not motorcycles

My 2005 Chevy Colorado used 5w30 engine oil in the 5sp manual transmission, as do many other automobiles. And the fluid change interval was 50,000 miles. Granted, the Colorado is no semi, but the argument that engine oil cannot survive in a gearbox simply holds no weight.

**Sabre-t** · 06-27-2020, 01:40 PM

I don't use T6 anymore. I used it in the Honda Sabre I used to have. Shifting started degrading a little bit at about 2500 miles, and was quite noticeable by 3000 miles. I changed to Royal Purple Max Cycle and still use it in my Voyager. I change it at 4000 (up to 4500 miles if I have to, such as on a long trip). At 4500 or so miles, I start to feel the first signs of harder shifting. It was more noticeable with the Sabre, but I can still feel shifting into first getting a bit more difficult in that mile range with the Voyager.

DragonLady58 · 06-27-2020, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by degreaser

I don't use Shell Rotella T6 synthetic anymore, because I later learned its only a Group III refined Dino oil, and because it will only last 500 miles in the transmission gears, those gears chew up that 5w40 real quick so that after 500 miles it is reduced to a 5 wt oil, diesel trucks can use it cause they don't have transmission gears chewing up the oil, that's what Rotella T6 5w40 is for,,, trucks, not motorcycles

5w40 is a little too light for the VTwin (maybe not in Canada, Alaska)....10w40 is better (upper us and mid states), 15w40 in warmer climates) definitely. In the deep south where it easily hits 100+ daily, and other places like Arizona, Nevada, etc....20w50 is best.... All this is with the proper engine warmup....
The slight breakdown of oil in the trans can be offset with a oil additive like Lucas oil Stabilizer....

Chuck A. · 06-27-2020, 11:36 PM

Got a friend that owns an oil distributorship and he says Mobile 1 is the best oil on the market as of now. I run Pennzoil full syn in my newer Dodges. He swares its second place to Mobile 1 full syn. He offered to give me the oil to try it in my bike. I run Castrol 10w40 Motorcycle full syn racing oil in it. Shifts the same at 5000 miles as it does at 1 mile. He still pushes Mobile 1 at me for the bike.

06-25-2020, 06:29 PM	#1
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06-27-2020, 10:56 AM	#11
degreaser Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 614	I don't use Shell Rotella T6 5w40 synthetic anymore, because I later learned its only a Group III refined Dino oil, and because it will only last 500 miles in the transmission gears, those gears chew up that 5w40 real quick so that after 500 miles it is reduced to a 5 wt oil, diesel trucks can use it cause they don't have transmission gears chewing up the oil, that's what Rotella T6 5w40 is for,,, trucks, not motorcycles __________________ 04 1500 sold, got an 800 now Atlantic Canada
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06-25-2020, 07:05 PM	#2
bluesman Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Thessalon, Ontario Posts: 107	I have used Rotella T6 all syn. They say synthetic lasts longer and you don't have to change oil as frequently. I prefer the standard Rotella 15/40 diesel oil, it is a lot cheaper and i like to change it often anyway.
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06-26-2020, 12:09 AM	#6
Tortuga Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Sahuarita, AZ Posts: 559	I have used 15/40 Rotella for years. No problems. io change it about every 4-4500 miles.
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06-27-2020, 01:40 PM	#13
Sabre-t Join Date: May 2015 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 838	I don't use T6 anymore. I used it in the Honda Sabre I used to have. Shifting started degrading a little bit at about 2500 miles, and was quite noticeable by 3000 miles. I changed to Royal Purple Max Cycle and still use it in my Voyager. I change it at 4000 (up to 4500 miles if I have to, such as on a long trip). At 4500 or so miles, I start to feel the first signs of harder shifting. It was more noticeable with the Sabre, but I can still feel shifting into first getting a bit more difficult in that mile range with the Voyager.
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06-27-2020, 11:36 PM	#15
Chuck A. Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Hartselle Alabama Posts: 990	Got a friend that owns an oil distributorship and he says Mobile 1 is the best oil on the market as of now. I run Pennzoil full syn in my newer Dodges. He swares its second place to Mobile 1 full syn. He offered to give me the oil to try it in my bike. I run Castrol 10w40 Motorcycle full syn racing oil in it. Shifts the same at 5000 miles as it does at 1 mile. He still pushes Mobile 1 at me for the bike. __________________ Have A Good One, Chuck Patriot Guard Riders Sons Of Liberty Riders Alabama Road Captain 2015 Voyager 2003 1500 NOMAD FI sold 6/19 VBA #2993 RUSSELL DAYLONG SEATS ROCK!! DAMMIT TOOL: Any handy tool that you grab and throw across the garage while yelling "DAMMIT" at the top of your lungs There is no substitute for laminar flow in which a helmet is the primary disturbance. SO MANY ROADS, SO LITTLE TIME.
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