Oil.....Rotella?

ak602 · 03-12-2018, 04:06 PM

Hello all....I know this has been covered but im looking for some advice.

2009 Vulcan Voyager.
I ran Rotell for a few years. Last year I was given Motul.

Its time for another oil change. This year Im looking at what works best for a reasonable price.

Is Rotella still an option?

What do you run?

**BudMan** · 03-12-2018, 07:10 PM

I still use Rotella T6.

**Top Cat** · 03-12-2018, 07:16 PM

I still use Rotella T6 also.

**ringadingh** · 03-13-2018, 08:35 AM

I like Rotella oil, one of my favorites to use.

APA4LIFE · 03-16-2018, 12:11 AM

I use amsoil 20/50

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dhuttonkc · 03-16-2018, 09:28 AM

Watch the API rating on T6. There was a formulation change within the last two years to include high efficiency friction modifiers. I bought several gallons last year with the old API seal and not additional friction modifier package. NOT CK-4. The bottles were dusty in a farm store and some more in a Wally World. As long as the bottle you actually purchase has the JASO MA/MA2 rating you should be okay. If you watch you can catch that product for 22$ and collect a five dollar rebate.

There was a thread about this a year ago http://vulcanbagger.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45620

ak602 · 03-19-2018, 03:04 PM

I think tractor supply has some.

BobBear · 03-19-2018, 03:42 PM

I'm on my 3rd oil change in my 2015 Vaquero. Ran the factory oil for 1000 miles before changing it. It was black after 1k. Ran Maxima Pro 10W 40 for the next 3700 miles. Just finished putting in Castrol 20W 50 and have to say engine noise has quieted down significantly. I attribute this to the thicker weight. Just seems a lot smoother now. The Maxima was good oil and was still reasonably clean when I drained it. But I never got the lifter drain down and clack to go away like it has with the heavier weight Castrol. Not plugging for Castrol, just relaying my experience.

ak602 · 03-19-2018, 03:52 PM

Anyone else running 20w50 or even 15w40?
Any performance gains or losses?
How's engine temp with the 20w50?

**Sabre-t** · 03-19-2018, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ak602

Anyone else running 20w50 or even 15w40?
Any performance gains or losses?
How's engine temp with the 20w50?

I use Royal Purple Motorcycle 20W 50 in the summer and 10W 40 in the cooler months. I think it does run a little cooler with the 20W 50, especially on the 100+ degree days and in slow and/or stop and go traffic. I don't think you would notice much performance difference with a higher weight oil, but you might get a little better gas mileage in hot weather.

Rog749 · 03-22-2018, 08:19 PM

I've been using Castrol 4t 10w-50 in the Vaquero.

ak602 · 03-23-2018, 11:44 AM

How is the 10 w 50 as far as noise and lifter leakdown. How does the 10 w 50 or 20 w 50 feel from a transmission point of view.

Rog749 · 03-23-2018, 06:04 PM

I haven't noticed any difference in performance or noise between the 10w-40 and 10w-50. The transmission feels the same too. I went with the 10w-50 due to the brutal Florida summer heat. I haven't tried 20w-50.

sometimetoburn · 03-26-2018, 02:37 PM

I have run the T6 and have Mobil 1300 in it with out any problems, local store had a huge sale on the 1300 plus rebates, 2 gal jug ran like 9.00

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ak602 Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: SOMERVILLE NJ Posts: 77	Oil.....Rotella? Hello all....I know this has been covered but im looking for some advice. 2009 Vulcan Voyager. I ran Rotell for a few years. Last year I was given Motul. Its time for another oil change. This year Im looking at what works best for a reasonable price. Is Rotella still an option? What do you run? Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by ak602; 03-12-2018 at 07:12 PM.
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BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	I still use Rotella T6. __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers
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03-12-2018, 07:16 PM	#3
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	I still use Rotella T6 also. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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03-13-2018, 08:35 AM	#4
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	I like Rotella oil, one of my favorites to use. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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APA4LIFE Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 24	I use amsoil 20/50 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-16-2018, 09:28 AM	#6
dhuttonkc Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 157	Watch the API rating on T6. There was a formulation change within the last two years to include high efficiency friction modifiers. I bought several gallons last year with the old API seal and not additional friction modifier package. NOT CK-4. The bottles were dusty in a farm store and some more in a Wally World. As long as the bottle you actually purchase has the JASO MA/MA2 rating you should be okay. If you watch you can catch that product for 22$ and collect a five dollar rebate. There was a thread about this a year ago http://vulcanbagger.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45620 __________________ Don H Kansas City, MO area
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03-19-2018, 03:04 PM	#7
ak602 Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: SOMERVILLE NJ Posts: 77	I think tractor supply has some.
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03-19-2018, 03:42 PM	#8
BobBear Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 86	I'm on my 3rd oil change in my 2015 Vaquero. Ran the factory oil for 1000 miles before changing it. It was black after 1k. Ran Maxima Pro 10W 40 for the next 3700 miles. Just finished putting in Castrol 20W 50 and have to say engine noise has quieted down significantly. I attribute this to the thicker weight. Just seems a lot smoother now. The Maxima was good oil and was still reasonably clean when I drained it. But I never got the lifter drain down and clack to go away like it has with the heavier weight Castrol. Not plugging for Castrol, just relaying my experience.
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03-19-2018, 03:52 PM	#9
ak602 Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: SOMERVILLE NJ Posts: 77	Anyone else running 20w50 or even 15w40? Any performance gains or losses? How's engine temp with the 20w50?
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03-22-2018, 08:19 PM	#11
Rog749 Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 10	I've been using Castrol 4t 10w-50 in the Vaquero.
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03-23-2018, 11:44 AM	#12
ak602 Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: SOMERVILLE NJ Posts: 77	How is the 10 w 50 as far as noise and lifter leakdown. How does the 10 w 50 or 20 w 50 feel from a transmission point of view.
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03-23-2018, 06:04 PM	#13
Rog749 Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 10	I haven't noticed any difference in performance or noise between the 10w-40 and 10w-50. The transmission feels the same too. I went with the 10w-50 due to the brutal Florida summer heat. I haven't tried 20w-50.
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03-26-2018, 02:37 PM	#14
sometimetoburn Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 1	I have run the T6 and have Mobil 1300 in it with out any problems, local store had a huge sale on the 1300 plus rebates, 2 gal jug ran like 9.00
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