[hondaboy447091]

i was wondering when you changed your oil? the owners manual says something crazy like 8000 miles or so. i think i might cut that in half it seems like an awful lot of miles for the oil to keep it viscosity. and also do you use the manufactures oil or something else?

 

[RayOSV]

You'll get a million different replies to this one. 8k does sound like a bit long. I change my oil every 3-4k and use 10-40 m/c specific (usually Motul) dino oil. No problems so far after over 36k miles. Bike runs great!! Others will swear by synthetic. Just don't use oil with "friction reducers" if you have a wet clutch as it can cause slippage.

 

[Canadiankwak1]

My rule of thumb is every 3k. And don't be cheap on oil. Use the best synthetic oil you can afford.

Some people use cheap oil and change more often. Personally, I use good oil and change less often.

 

[03silvers]

if you ride hard change it sooner...(2-4k) if you ride easy you can go longer (over 4k) oils are designed to be good well over 3k miles

 

[brentsR6]

id change the oil in my R6 every 3000 miles, i didnt like the idea of spinning the motor up to 15k with sludgy oil in there

 

[vuu16v]

I've read (so it may be pure BS) synthetics can easily go to 8K miles before needing changed, but I won't do it to my bike or cars. 5K miles on synths is about as far as I go, but I like to redline my vehicles from time to time (every outing ). Synthetics give me and my driving style peace of mind.

 

[sjlee]

I change my oil (and oil filter) about every 3-4k miles, which (for me) ends up being about once a year (at the end of the riding season).

I used to use Yamalube when I could get it for a really good price. Now, I use Shell Rotella T... dino.

 

[Süsser Tod]

8000 miles??? Thats A LOT!!!

Heck, even my cage haves shorter service intervals, 7500 kms for oil (thats about 4600 miles!)

 

[vuu16v]

8000 miles??? Thats A LOT!!!

Heck, even my cage haves shorter service intervals, 7500 kms for oil (thats about 4600 miles!)

But those recommendations are for Dino oil, not synthetics. And don't forget the mfrs. are covering their asses w/ shorter than necessary intervals on most maintenance.

 

[Twinsen]

I'll be changing mine at 3,000 for the 2nd time. I use 10w-50.

 

[sjlee]

But those recommendations are for Dino oil, not synthetics. And don't forget the mfrs. are covering their asses w/ shorter than necessary intervals on most maintenance.

Actually, don't most owner's manuals recommend a mileage or time period (whichever comes first) for oil changes... something like 8,000 miles or 6 months?

 

[vuu16v]

Actually, don't most owner's manuals recommend a mileage or time period (whichever comes first) for oil changes... something like 8,000 miles or 6 months?

It depends on the car/mfr.. My wife's '02 Passat says 5K. I've heard 7.5K on lots of other cars, so it depends.

 

[deputy963]

I change mine every 5,000 miles
filter>Walmart SynTech $2ea very good quality filter
oil>Mobil 1 15w-50 synthetic

Runs alot smoother and quieter than dino oil.

 

[Quik]

i do mine around 2500 miles to 3000 miles with Fully syn oil with my bikes

my truck i go about 4k miles and use Royal Purple

 

[sjlee]

It depends on the car/mfr.. My wife's '02 Passat says 5K. I've heard 7.5K on lots of other cars, so it depends.

I was just using those numbers as examples. My point was that in owner's manuals, I thought that they not only put a mileage, but also a frequency when the oil should be changed.

 

[vuu16v]

I was just using those numbers as examples. My point was that in owner's manuals, I thought that they not only put a mileage, but also a frequency when the oil should be changed.

Ah, didn't catch that in your post. I guess the mileage is in there for the little old lady who never gets out and drives, because oil breaks down from non-use as well.

 

[jluu6r]

how many quarts of oil do yall put in your bikes? i've always used 4 quarts but my boy told me you only need 3.5 quarts. does it even matter??????

 

[Squid Killer]

I do mine at 6000 miles on my street bikes and much sooner on a track bike.

 

[sjlee]

how many quarts of oil do yall put in your bikes? i've always used 4 quarts but my boy told me you only need 3.5 quarts. does it even matter??????

I put about 2.5 quarts in when I do an oil filter change in addition to the oil change. It'll vary slightly from bike to bike. Just go with what's listed in your owner's manual.

Yes, it does matter how much oil you put in. Too little means that the bike won't have enough oil in it to keep the engine components properly lubed. Too much will cause too much pressure to build up in the engine, which will eventually damage it.

 

[Kawa-ZX9]

Car-7500 to 8k miles on Mobil 1 syn

Bike-5 to 6k on syn oil ( Amsoil or Mobil 1 )