[carfanatic]

I've done 3 oil changes on my 450, would like to change over to a synthetic, what kind is best? Also what weight?

 

[mxrider38]

Try shell rotella. I know its diesel oil but alot of teams run it. Can't tell you the technical but it works.

 

[offroadhunter]

You can search around on this topic, it's been covered many times and there should be tons of archives on it.

 

[Dave Davis]

QUOTE (offroadhunter @ Aug 25 2008, 10:41 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=11368

You can search around on this topic, it's been covered many times and there should be tons of archives on it.

I run Amsoil 0-w40 in both my quads

 

[carfanatic]

I just ordered some klots sythetic, in the factory wieght see how she goes.

 

[kevinpowerski]

I am really happy with silkolene but have also heard of some guys using shell rotella

 

[sandmanKFX450R]

YamaLube 20-50 SummerTime 10-40 The rest or the time!

 

[mxrider38]

QUOTE (kevinpowerski @ Sep 3 2008, 09:08 AM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=11506

I am really happy with silkolene but have also heard of some guys using shell rotella

You are right. It sounds stupid but alot of teams use it. They will go as far as to put it in the bottles of the company they are sponsored by.

 

[carfanatic]

whats so good about it

 

[mxrider38]

Can't tell you the chemical breakdown , but have been told that it has to do with the additives in it. You figure it's a diesel oil and what do diesels operate under. They are a high stress motor with the turbo adding boost which is like you putting a high compression piston in your bike. It adds a high heat load and puts alot of strain on the oil. Most oils will break down under these circumstances. Alot of these companies out here don't even make their own oil. I would be willing to bet that half of them get thier oil from the same company. So you will not see significant differances.

 

[sandmanKFX450R]

I would like to start useing this oil. Is there differant weights? What do I need to ask for when buying this oil? Will this void my waranty?

 

[mxrider38]

No it's perfectly fine and should not void any warranty. I believe it's 15w-40. It is shell rotella-t. You can get it in 2.5 gallon containers for like $25. I just got som eat tractor supply, and I think wal-mart and other places carry it. So not only is it effective it is really cheap. At that price I can change my oil every ride if I want.

 

[pawpawkfx450]

QUOTE (Vance @ Sep 10 2008, 06:36 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=11761

I would like to start useing this oil. Is there differant weights? What do I need to ask for when buying this oil? Will this void my waranty?

it is 15w40. i was told that the harley davidson oil was pretty much the same as the rotella 15w40. they are air cooled engines, and they are subject to a lot of heat. i am going to start running it in mine on the next service, and has any one had any good or bad luck with the reuseable oil filters.

 

[carfanatic]

hmm.. might have to try this stuff... how is it ok for wet clutches though?

 

[mxrider38]

Perfectly fine.

I have never used one, but I would stick to just buying the stock oil filters. I have never heard of anyone that I know in the industry using them.

 

[carfanatic]

I got some k&n filters from rockeymountain, there were on sale, haven't tried them yet though.