What motor oil are you running?

Discussion in '7th Generation 2010-Present' started by BMWguy22, Nov 23, 2023.

  1. BMWguy22

    BMWguy22 New Member

    Country:
    Canada
    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2023
    Messages:
    34
    Likes Received:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    8
    On my last bike, a 2003 SV650S, it was content (and so was I) with running Rotella 15w40 since it's JAS-MA rated.
    It also just so happens that my 88 BMW 3 series also liked it, so it was a win/win for me!
    While perusing the internet, it seems that the VFR1200 DCT specs 10w30.
    Anything running anything else?
     


    This site may contain affiliate links for which VFRworld may be compensated
    #1
  2. mello dude

    mello dude Administrator

    Country:
    Romania
    Joined:
    Jan 3, 2006
    Messages:
    4,357
    Likes Received:
    429
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Southwest Ohio
    Map
    For decades... Mobil 1, 4T, 10w-40....
    Motorcycle oil in a motorcycle, how novel.
    :bruce2:


    And we're off...
     


    This site may contain affiliate links for which VFRworld may be compensated
    #2
  3. tomcatek

    tomcatek New Member

    Country:
    Spain
    Joined:
    Feb 26, 2016
    Messages:
    36
    Likes Received:
    10
    Trophy Points:
    8
    In the service manual there is such a nice table:[​IMG]
     


    This site may contain affiliate links for which VFRworld may be compensated
    #3
  4. bmart

    bmart Insider

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2011
    Messages:
    840
    Likes Received:
    336
    Trophy Points:
    93
    Location:
    Charlotte, NC
    Map
    Tried many over the years. Mobil 1 4T in everything. The only bike that doesn't shift perfectly with it is my little KLX250.

    Any proper oil changed at the suggested intervals will likely be fine. I notice the difference only in ease of shifting.

    I send mine to Blackstone Labs every few changes to see how things look. They've found more than one problem for me.
     


    This site may contain affiliate links for which VFRworld may be compensated
    #4
  5. BMWguy22

    BMWguy22 New Member

    Country:
    Canada
    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2023
    Messages:
    34
    Likes Received:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    8
    But if it meets the same specs, (aside from price) what's the difference?
    I ran it on my old SV650 with no issues. I don't see why the Honda is any different.
    :tyrone:
     


    This site may contain affiliate links for which VFRworld may be compensated
    #5
Related Topics

Share This Page