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08-20-2020, 10:13 AM | #2 |
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15w40....
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08-20-2020, 02:03 PM | #3 |
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If the choice is between 5W-40 and 15W-40 go with the 15W-40, especially if you are a warm season only rider in Virginia. 5W-40 will not provide sufficient protection for these bikes at startup in high summer heat, IMO.
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08-20-2020, 04:40 PM | #4 |
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15 w40
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08-21-2020, 07:42 AM | #5 |
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Another vote for 15w40
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08-23-2020, 01:42 AM | #6 |
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Are ALL the 15-40w Rotella's a JASO rating? I was wondering looking into my next oil change. The Stealer put Kawi Full synthetic in my last oil change with my transmission rebuild.
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08-23-2020, 06:06 AM | #7 |
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You need to look on the jug to be sure.
Rotella T4 15w40 conventional oil is JASO rated as is T6.
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08-28-2020, 04:51 AM | #8 |
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Thx for the info.
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08-29-2020, 07:43 AM | #9 |
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Well after digging through the used jugs of oil in the garage. Both version have JASO ratings, although different.
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08-29-2020, 05:49 PM | #10 |
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Just a quick question. What are the benefits of this oil over Amsoil or Kawasaki oil and would using it affect Kawi warranty. Someone was going to ask so might as well be me.
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08-29-2020, 06:53 PM | #11 |
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Your owners manual tells you what specification of the oil to use. Use any brand oil that meets or exceeds those specs and you won't effect your warranty.
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08-29-2020, 09:25 PM | #12 |
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Thanks for the reply recumbentbob.
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09-04-2020, 04:24 PM | #13 |
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It’s cheaper. I ride a lot of miles and a cheaper oil just as good as name brand would be preferable. I did amsoil for about two cycles but it is quite expensive. Plus I ordered a 3 gallon pack of the Rotella T6 5w40 from eBay for $50 and the seller sent 6 gallons. 6 gallons of Jaso ma/ma2 certified full synthetic oil For $50 is quite a steal. The interesting thing is that Rotella T6 only ever came in 5w40 until relatively recently. So when people said they used T6 5 years ago, then they had to be using 5w40. Now everyone says 15w40. Because the manual allows both 10w40 and 20w40 to be used then certainly 15w40 is approved and what I should have went with. But since all went well for everyone with 5w40, I will polish it off And then switch to 15w40 T6.
Another thing I heard people say is that 5w is only for cold climates. Not quite true. 5w does better for cold but the 40 part is for summer and since both are 40 There is no difference in summer only in winter where 5w is rated better for colder conditions and that relates to startup. |
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09-04-2020, 09:02 PM | #14 |
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5w40, in my opinion, would be good for our Alaska riders, maybe even the Northern Canadian riders that ride in the winter time. Speaking from a mechanics point of view, the 5w40 would be 'iffy' unless in a really cold climate, like up around the great lakes, up in Canada or Alaska. This is just my 2 pecos on it....
Even in cold weather, above 10 degrees, 15w40 is fine as long as you let your bike warm up some before your ride. I remember when Harley came out with the HD 'Powerblend' oil...., the rear cylinder on my HD ran pretty hot, recieving the hot cooling air from the front cylinder. I could tell the diff. in performance. Winter time, wasn't as bad....I put on a rear cylinder air scoop made for the early model shovelhead Electra Glides. That made the biggest difference.
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If you ride in temps below 30° - 35° degrees, 10W-40 is recommended. If you ride a lot in 95+° temps, 20W-50 is recommended. If most of your riding is not near either extreme, then 15W-40 should be OK. 5W-40 may result in excessive engine wear when cranking, especially if you live in a warmer climate area. |
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