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OIL...what type, what weight?
Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2011 10:58 am
by sssnakehunter
Hi,
I am going to change the engine oil in my 2004 Rockster. I have read many different opinions on synthetic VS regular oil, and I wanted to see what other Rockster owners are using. Also, what weight is good for warm summer temps.
Thanks,
Jay
Re: OIL...what type, what weight?
Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2011 11:16 am
by timl
I have been using Castrol GTX - 10w40 in Winter, 20w50 otherwise - for the past 5 years. At first I used 20w50 year round but the bike was difficult to start below 40 degrees.
Re: OIL...what type, what weight?
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2011 6:43 pm
by jas
20-50 GTX year round, -20 through 100+. Ran that way since 300 miles, sitting at 36,000. Did try mobil 1 for 3k but went back to dino. My buddy runs the cheapest oil he can find, 76k and no issues.
Re: OIL...what type, what weight?
Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2011 4:09 am
by Boxerpunk
Bell-Ray 20W50; oil consumption is much lower compared to Castrol
Re: OIL...what type, what weight?
Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 3:01 am
by riceburner
Have to admit I'm still using the Castrol "Actevo" 10W40 mineral it came with....