what oil do you use?

[ssls6]

Just curious to what folks are using. I'm running Rotella 5w-40 now with a Supertech 7317 filter.

[Austin city limits]

I RAN,,, Rotella 15w-40 Synthetic in my Connie/Farm Tractors/Farm Truck/Combine/Pick-ups/Lawn Mowers/VW Diesel TDI Jetta...

I even tried it on my Captain Crunch but it dulled the crunch sound,,, and I decided to stop that test...

After break-in,,, it will go into my yet to be delivered 2005 ST... 8^)

[Mellow]

Rotella Syn here... I have some OEM filters I got from HDL still. I've looked for the supertech filters at Wally-world and that particular shelf is always empty...

I can visualize a hoard of swarming ST Owners, just like the Capital One credit card commercials, advancing towards the automotive section....

.... and overtaking every remaining filter as if it were a healthy human cell being invaded by a viscious virus....

[Fred D]

Being the heathen that I am, Wal-Mart Super Tech 10w40 works just fine for me....

[Fireball18]

I use Castrol ActEvo semi synthetic oil. It's available at my Honda dealer. I've been using Napa Gold 1358 oil filters, but I'm thinking of switching to the Pure One from Fred Meyer.

[Putt]

Just curious to what folks are using. I'm running Rotella 5w-40 now with a Supertech 7317 filter.
Rotella and Supertech , might switch over to Mobile 1 (red cap) come spring..


Putt...

[Putt]

Rotella Syn here... I have some OEM filters I got from HDL still. I've looked for the supertech filters at Wally-world and that particular shelf is always empty...

I can visualize a hoard of swarming ST Owners, just like the Capital One credit card commercials, advancing towards the automotive section....

.... and overtaking every remaining filter as if it were a healthy human cell being invaded by a viscious virus....

Check with Rocket...
Rumor has it that he is trying to corner the market on them..

Putt....

[xs11]

Mobil 1 15-50. Although it seems to get better gas milage with the stock Honda stuff.

-Paul

[number9]

Mobil 1 15-50 Red cap and M1-110 filter in the ST1100 and the R6. Have run it in the R6 since 1st oil change - now has 17,000 miles.

[hippo888]

Mobil1 MX4T 10W40. It's the motorcycle specific Mobil1.

Honda OEM filter.

[electrajoe]

I bought used ST1100 about 6 month ago, the prior owner used Castrol (unknown spec), the clutch slipped under WOT shifts over 5,000 RPM.

Changed to Honda GN4 20W50 (dino), it got better.

Changed to Honda GN4 10w40 (dino), it got better, can't detect clutch slipage.

Changed to Shell Rotella T synthetic 5w40, can't detect clutch slipage. I wanted a synthetic. It is $12.84 per gallon at WalMart, easy to get and is about the same price as the Honda dino.

The manual does not mention a 5w-40. Rotella is not Energy Conserving (EC). Unfortunately, it is not MA rating, probably due to the high ash content. They seem more interested in selling to diesel fleets, with 1,000,000 mile before overhaul engines. If my bike was under warranty, I would use Honda GN4 10w40 or Mobil 1 MX4T, both MA certified. Mobil 1 red cap 15w50 is also not EC but was ruled out due to the 70 ppm of moly, it is not MA certified and is too thick at both ends.

Joe

PS I use the Honda filters, got 6 of them with the bike.

[creakyneck]

Changed from GN4 to Mobil 1 MX4T at about 1300 miles.

[dond]

Weren't we juST here?

Mobil 1 15/50 motor oil for 156,000 miles on my laST 2 bikes. :03biker:

[crazykz]

Ran GN4
Ran Shell Rotella but had clutch slip sometimes
Went back to GN4 but it still slipped
Ran Mobil 10w30 Gold Cap, clutch slip went away
Went back to GN4, clutch slip returned
Went to 15w50 Gold Cap, no clutch slip

Staying with 15w50 or at least Mobil Gold cap.

Use to run the Purolator Pure One PL14610 but went back to the OEM filter since Purolator does not recommend running it in the ST.

Curt

[Daryl]

Oil?? :confused: Uh Oh!!!

:03biker:

[Killtimer]

As I posted in the other thread, oil is good. Following the min.recommendations in the manual and changing it at the 8k mile mark will result in a 200k (pretty sure) engine life expectancy. To quote Don F, Go Ride!!!!!!!!!

[Dale_I]

Schaeffer 7000 / 15w-40 Synth

[yoitsmatt!]

well first service was due yesterday so its mobil 1 15-50 and stock honda filter, but for $12.00 for the filter ill be shopping around for a better buy!

[crp5]

well first service was due yesterday so its mobil 1 15-50 and stock honda filter, but for $12.00 for the filter ill be shopping around for a better buy!

Did my first oil change yesterday as well. Used Rotella T dino $5.88 gallon at AutoZone and the Purolator Pure One 14610 filter $5.97. The Rotella T Synthetis was only $8 per gallon. ($4 cheaper than Walmart :) )

Found this site to be great for instructions. Took the laptop down to the garage and went to work.

http://www.thefairchilds.org/bikes/st-oilchange.html

[Tor]

:BDH:I use Rotella T Synth. :BDH:

[sherob]

:BDH:I use Rotella T Synth. :BDH:

Tenderizing that steak Tor? :D

[VTWINtoxicated]

Greetings all! I'm a new ST owner and likewise new to this board. I've used this board as my exclusive online source for research on the ST.
Thanks everyone, this is a great source of information.

ON THE SUBJECT:
I was told to hold off switching to Synthetic until my bike had at least 5,000 miles on it. That was my RC. I was also told 10W40 was better than the 15W50, mostly performance reasons. My RC has 32,000 miles on it now and it's still performing like new. Been running MX4T 10W40 and OEM filter.

I just bought an '03 ST. The previous owner was running Mobile 1 and the Purolator. The day I bought the bike I changed the oil to Mobile 1 and the filter to OEM.

I still have my RC and love every inch of it, do track days, Sunday rides, etc.
With that said, I can't believe how fun this ST is. I'm looking forward to the Honda Hoot. The ST will make it a very enjoyable trip, much more comfortable than the '02 trip when I road the RC, stock seat, from Jax, Florida. OUCH!!!

[Wahrsuul]

I'm using Amsoil 10-40MC oil in my ST1100.

[John Ephlin]

As far as I am concerned there is only one oil (Valvolene Dura Blend 10w40 year round. It is a semi sentecic and will never harm a wet cluch. :biker: :biker: :biker: :bow1:

[Mongo]

Amsoil/K&N filter

[dond]

Tenderizing that steak Tor? :D
That be Belmont STeak

:BDH:


:p:

[Jollymon24]

I put this question to one of teh "old and wise" riddes down at the local independant cycle shop. his response...



"hell, son.... my bike cant read. as long as it say OIL somewhere the bike is happy"


I think Im going to use the rotella synthetic - heard lots of good things.

Shawn

[UNTMatt]

Vegetable oil w/ some coffee grounds to prevent clutch slippage.







Not sure at this point what I'm going to run. Pulled in last night w/ 602 on her (not too bad for one week with work and somewhat limited time to ride) and am going to pick up the oil for the 600 mile service today (picked up filter at the dealer yesterday). I've not seen Amsoil in the store but I was thinking of running Rotella T Synthetic, Mobil 1 Synthetic, or possibly Castrol ActEvo Motorcycle oil. Am also pondering Repsol motorcycle oil. Any input on Repsol?

How often do you all change your oil? I changed the Daytona's every 2k miles...the OM for the ST states that the next oil change isn't required until 8k? I change my car's oil every 3k so I don't know that I'm comfortable keeping the oil in the bike for that long w/o change. What's ya'lls input?

[tvanscot]

Is the Mobile mx4t still available?

[Horst]

sticking with Honda HP-4 ... semi-synth ... no moly.

used to be a Mobil1 red cap guy till they changed their formulation ...

and ... my bike CAN read (!). ... it has a computer built-in .... :D

[Tor]

Is the Mobile mx4t still available?

Sure it is. Might be hard to get in some places. I currently use M1 15W50 Goldcap. Works very good.

[racer1735]

You can find Mobil 1 mx4t at AutoZone and most motorcycle dealerships.

[Diggers1300]

Purolator Pure One filter and Mobil Delvac synthetic. Oil still has a nice golden hue to it when changed at 8,000 mile intervals. I switched to Rotella T synthetic once on my '03. Didn't like it - thought the clutch was too sloppy. Changed back. Been with it ever since.

[ST-DocLizard1]

Golden Spectro, 10W40 with honda filters every 3K.

Ran GS in my 81 Wing since it was new. After 146K, it still has great compression and does not use any oil between changes. Hence, I did not change brand or weight. It's a little pricey, but fluids are cheap insurance!

Doc

[Gatorguy]

I use Mobil MX4T with Honda OEM filter. Works great for me.

I buy the MX4T at my local Wal-Mart for ~$7.50/qt. (Hint: Don't look in the automotive motor oil section... look where they sell motorcycle helmets, gear, etc. That's where they keep the motorcycle oil!)

[racer1735]

I may just be hitting it lucky, but my local AutoZone store (I live in a very small town) usually has a display of MX4T and Valvoline motorcycle-specific oil sitting right at the entrance with a sizable discount (usually something like $4/quart). I asked one time about this and he said 'they just send us a bunch to sell at this price'. Go figure. I just keep buying the stuff!

[bygdawg]

You can buy the filters at Walmart? What's the inv. number?

[dpadair]

You can find Mobil 1 mx4t at AutoZone and most motorcycle dealerships.

I have yet to find MX4T at any auto store unfortunately (or any motorcycle oil). The price on MX4T is all over. I've seen it range from $7.54 at Walmart to $12.50 at a cycle store.

[emshaferii]

Mobil 1 M1-110 - replaced after first 500 miles, then after next 500 miles and then with every 2500 miles
Mobil 1 MX-4T 10W40 Synthetic Oil - replaced after first 500 miles, then after next 500 miles and then with every 2500 miles
Mobile 1 LS 75W-90 Gear Oil - replaced after first 500 miles, then after next 500 miles and then with every oil change

[mather3]

I use the Rotella 5w-40 synthetic and what ever filter I can find. Seems to run smooth on this oil at 5,000.

[bygdawg]

Mobil 1 Fully Synthetic 15W-50 for my girl.

[c-lapier]

Has anyone noticed the difference between the owner's manual and the service manual's recommended oil ? Owner's says "...or equivalent motorcycle oil", the service manual says "...or equivalent motor oil". The difference is about $2.00 a qt.

[Rob (from Hoosierville)]

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, preferably with an Italian brand name. Peanut oil works well too. :D :bsflag:




Actually, Mobil-1, 10w-30 with the gold cap and no energy conserving additives.

[Mark]

Has anyone noticed the difference between the owner's manual and the service manual's recommended oil ? Owner's says "...or equivalent motorcycle oil", the service manual says "...or equivalent motor oil". The difference is about $2.00 a qt.

Service manual is what the shop uses... and Bygdawg has it right:

Mobil 1 Fully Synthetic 15W-50 for my girl.

for both our ST1100 and the ST1300

Mark

[egar]

I use massage oil (vanilla scented) and a converted coffee can containing a roll of Charmin for the filter. The massage oil is great to use later after it has been warmed up by the engine.

[Sink]

I just changed my oil and put in the Mobil MX-4T and man did my bike love that! As soon as it started circulating, everything seemed to smooth out. The longer I run it, the smoother it runs. Maybe just my imagination but WOW!

[jdpfms]

You mean we are supposed to put oil in this bike? Shesh, now you tell me!! :eek:

JDP (Rotella T synthetic-in everything)

[100MPG]

What does you guys think of this?

http://www.casporttouring.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=23200&Category_Code=st1300_Maintenance

(Should have asked before buying one...)

[bygdawg]

I'm a little skeptical, but that's just me.

[emshaferii]

Rob - you know where they get extra virgin olive oil from don't you???.........extra ugly olives :)