2nd Oil Change for the Bus

dubbs · 06-11-2011, 01:44 PM

I know how oil threads can get, but this one may not be too bad..

When I changed the oil around 600 miles I used Suzuki Dino oil and a Suzuki filter from the dealer and spent some retarded amount like 50$.. I'd like to use Shell Rotella T6 5w-40 as soon as possible.. Just wondering after 1k miles if that would be a problem.. If the rings are seated by now, I really don't see why it would, but I hear a lot of people not switching to synthetic until a few thousand miles.. What's your take on this?

dReWpY · 06-11-2011, 01:48 PM

i waited a few thousand miles before changing it out

derf · 06-11-2011, 02:06 PM

If you don't have a reason to change the oil right now why should you? Wait until its time for an oil change do the switch then.

Gas Man · 06-11-2011, 02:41 PM

Agree with both above

Particle Man · 06-11-2011, 02:50 PM

I waited until my 3rd change (initial change and then 2 regular changes) before switching over. Just my tradition.

Gas Man · 06-11-2011, 02:52 PM

I did about the same. I did my first at 1k, another at 4k, then I think at 7k I switched. I did another full syn change at 10k just for cause of ensuring a proper flush of the dino oil.

This year I plan on just doing 5k changes of motor and primary. Not the trans, that I will do once a year.

Rangerscott · 06-11-2011, 06:31 PM

Run Rotella Triple Protection 15w-40 for awhile then switch to the T6.

tommymac · 06-11-2011, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

Run Rotella Triple Protection 15w-40 for awhile then switch to the T6.

good call.

Rangerscott · 06-13-2011, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

Run Rotella Triple Protection 15w-40 for awhile then switch to the T6.

I'll stick with my suggestion.

Walmart: Rotella TP 15w-40 @ $14
Advanceauto: Purolator gold filter @ $7.

You can't lose.

You'll have to shop around on the T6. I've seen it range from $20 (walmart) to $27 (auto parts stores). I got real luckly and got a shit load for $15 a pop.

Find your cross reference. *edit* Suzuki pulls a dick move on their filter threads so no cross reference for you.

http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/FilterXRef.html

tommymac · 06-13-2011, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

I'll stick with my suggestion.

Walmart: Rotella TP 15w-40 @ $14
Advanceauto: Purolator gold filter @ $7.

You can't lose.

You'll have to shop around on the T6. I've seen it range from $20 (walmart) to $27 (auto parts stores). I got real luckly and got a shit load for $15 a pop.

Find your cross reference. *edit* Suzuki pulls a dick move on their filter threads so no cross reference for you.

http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/FilterXRef.html

looked around for the t6 rotella yesterday AZ has it at 26 dollars I may try another store and see what I can do, hope for a similar mistake

06-11-2011, 01:44 PM	#1
dubbs Multistrada Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manorville, NY Posts: 652	2nd Oil Change for the Bus I know how oil threads can get, but this one may not be too bad.. When I changed the oil around 600 miles I used Suzuki Dino oil and a Suzuki filter from the dealer and spent some retarded amount like 50$.. I'd like to use Shell Rotella T6 5w-40 as soon as possible.. Just wondering after 1k miles if that would be a problem.. If the rings are seated by now, I really don't see why it would, but I hear a lot of people not switching to synthetic until a few thousand miles.. What's your take on this? __________________ Sportbike - 2013 Ducati Multistrada S Touring - Red Luxury Car - 2013 Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo - Black Weekend Car - 2003 Honda S2000 - Black Daily Driver - 2011 Toyota Prius - Black Beater - 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid - Dust Colored

06-11-2011, 02:06 PM	#3
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	If you don't have a reason to change the oil right now why should you? Wait until its time for an oil change do the switch then. __________________

06-11-2011, 02:41 PM	#4
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Agree with both above __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

06-11-2011, 02:52 PM	#6
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	I did about the same. I did my first at 1k, another at 4k, then I think at 7k I switched. I did another full syn change at 10k just for cause of ensuring a proper flush of the dino oil. This year I plan on just doing 5k changes of motor and primary. Not the trans, that I will do once a year. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

06-11-2011, 02:50 PM	#5
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I waited until my 3rd change (initial change and then 2 regular changes) before switching over. Just my tradition.

06-11-2011, 06:31 PM	#7
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Run Rotella Triple Protection 15w-40 for awhile then switch to the T6.