[Omahastylin16]

hey guys I need to do a last minute oil change for a possible ride tonite and the ride to laconia tomorrow. I have filters but I need to know whats the best type of oil I can pick up for my zx9 at autozone or napa that doesnt have the crappy friction modifiers?

[imkindafkedup]

autozone has mobile 1 racing 4t, and v-twin oil. You'll be all set!

[bergs]

I thought the Shell Rotella was okay for bikes.

I also believe that the oil used in diesel engines is acceptable as well, however I could be wrong on both accounts.

[Omahastylin16]

i was just at autozone in weymouth and they didnt have mobil 1 racing 4t which is what i usually use.

bergs i use rotella in my diesel pickup, ive never heard of using it in bikes though

[bergs]

Originally Posted by Omahastylin16

bergs i use rotella in my diesel pickup, ive never heard of using it in bikes though

I've heard of it all over the FZ1 forum. Never tried it myself, however.

The way I understand it is, as long as the oil DOESN'T have friction modifiers and is also rated for heavy duty use, it's okay....like the diesel oils, for example.

[bergs]

Also, if you really really really need oil, I have 2 gallons of Yamalube....I think 20-40 and 10-30.

You're more than welcome to stop by if you wanna change your oil on your way up to Bike Week.

[Omahastylin16]

see ive always just used the mobil 1 racing 4t, if i was going to go to another oil this time i dunno what brand/weight/viscosity i should be looking for

[MattyC]

Here folks, my favorite article on oil. Everything you ever wanted to know.

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[ChR1s]

Shell Rotella T - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


Autozone
$12 for a gallon of conventional 15w-40

[Omahastylin16]

Originally Posted by ChR1s

Shell Rotella T - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


Autozone
$12 for a gallon of conventional 15w-40

hmm, looks like ill be going to pick up some rotella

[DBConz]

dude, just call bettencourts and brockton cycles. find out when they're open till

[rmbbikes]

Fuckin aye not another goddamned oil thread!

KB

[schleppy]

I started using the standard Rotella in my SV from my last oil change. The shifting definitely felt a little nicer, and you can't beat the price. I'll stick with it until I find a reason not to.

[nerijusj]

I used to buy Racing 4T, but that shit is expensive. Using fully synthetic shell rotella t now in blue jug without any problems. It costs more than half off what I used to pay for Mobil for 1 oil change.

[Cheese-GSXR]

Originally Posted by nerijusj

It costs more than half off

Ned, that statement hurts my brain.

[nerijusj]

Originally Posted by Cheese-GSXR

Ned, that statement hurts my brain.

Lol, did I say it wrong or smth? Ok, I'll put it this way, it costs 2 times cheaper than Mobil stuff.

[DBConz]

omahasteaks, i'm putting up a thread tomorrow for you, ghostryde, & any other local S.Shore guys that need to work on your bikes.

i'll be working on mine wed & you're more than welcome to come use my stands, tools, etc. can probably get you a service manual if needed too.