The XXorcist Posted May 15, 2003 Share Posted May 15, 2003 Ok I was looking for the 15w-50 oil at my local wally world (walmart to others) They dont have it. :cry: what other weight of oil would you recommend? I plan on doing my service first thing Sat. morning after I go too the bike shop and get me about 10 crush washers for my drain plug, so I wont have to go back there for a while.I refuse to spend $30 on their oil (theiving wankers) :roll: So anyone got any suggestions... might try looking at a local parts store tonight, but still would like to know what other oil would be fine in the bird... thanks for any info.. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz Posted May 16, 2003 Share Posted May 16, 2003 I think the consensus is that you can use any weight for the season (10W40, 20W50, 15W50), as long as it isn't "energy conserving" (there'll be a label on the bottle if it is). Unfortunately, I think that the 15W50 is the only non-energy conserving weight that Mobil 1 makes for their synthetic oil (someone correct me if I'm wrong). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obby Posted May 16, 2003 Share Posted May 16, 2003 I think in recent tests, Castrol Synthetic (? weight) would be the next in line for good automotive oils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted May 16, 2003 Share Posted May 16, 2003 Are you sure they're not just out of it? Everybody around here carries the 15w50; Auto Zone, Checker, Wal-Mart, Target. It's the one with the red cap/label. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar10dah Posted May 16, 2003 Share Posted May 16, 2003 I found Target to be the cheapest. $3.85 per quart for Mobil1 15W50. Wish my Guiness only cost that little. :drinkbeer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obby Posted May 16, 2003 Share Posted May 16, 2003 Damn that cheap. I paid 4.80 a quart at the WalsMart here in the SF Bay Area. They only had one case left (6qts.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookman49 Posted May 16, 2003 Share Posted May 16, 2003 I just picked up a 5 quart jug of Mobil 1 15W-50 at Wallmart of $18.88. They only had one. Had a bunch of the other weights. Must be a big seller for them. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The XXorcist Posted May 16, 2003 Author Share Posted May 16, 2003 I looked and no 15w50.... going again tonight to make sure. Also checked a Advance auto last night and asked the guy, he said nope... dont carry it... Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookman49 Posted May 17, 2003 Share Posted May 17, 2003 I have looked in several Walmarts and only found the one 15W-50 5 quart in one store. It just might be an area thing. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvking Posted May 17, 2003 Share Posted May 17, 2003 Just put 15w50 Mobile One in all 3 bikes. Came from local mega store Meijer. The Bird had Specto synth in it but the other 2 had dino oil. In those 2 I can tell a difference in the way they shift. The Bird seems about the same, but the Mobile One is about $2 a quart cheaper. :cheers: More beer money. Works for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The XXorcist Posted May 17, 2003 Author Share Posted May 17, 2003 Thanks for the help guys, I went last night and found it... They must have been out.. cause there was a shit load of it there. I got the 5 qt. container... Went this morning to the Honda shop got me a filter and crush washer, left went too Hooters :cool: got the new oil and filter ready to ride but its freaking raining :evil: tiss ok I got a 5 day weekend coming up next week... I gots one question.. I have always changed my oil 3 to 4 thousand miles why does it call for every 8k in the manual? Thats just too damn long IMO. I will do it like I always have but damn 8k miles... thats crazy.. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeG Posted May 18, 2003 Share Posted May 18, 2003 Try the Shell Rotella synthetic 5W40. Not energy conserving--works well in motorcycles per mu experience. Avail in Walmarts for about $12.80/gal. I think Shell is trying to break into the market with it, because it used to be $18.00/gal. MikeG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willxx23 Posted May 18, 2003 Share Posted May 18, 2003 Just changed the oil in the bird, Mobile 1 synth 15-50 4.89$/qt. wal-mart didn't have the 5 qt. container, but as far as oil filters i paid 10$ for the oem honda filter is there a better filter and if so are they cost effective? The drain plug washer looked new so I replaced it anyways 50 cents for new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar10dah Posted May 18, 2003 Share Posted May 18, 2003 I just changed mine last weekend. Used the M1 15w50 again. That was 933 miles ago! Wow, did I really put on that many miles in a week?! :shock: At this rate, I'm gonna need another oil change before the Cody meet! :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted May 18, 2003 Share Posted May 18, 2003 For filters--I've been using the K&N which is even better-built than OEM (and that's saying a lot). Once my trade credit runs out at the moto shop though, I will start using the Purolator One sold at Wal-mart under their brand for $3. In all testing, that filter comes out on top for quality. DO NOT, EVER, USE A FRAM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The XXorcist Posted May 18, 2003 Author Share Posted May 18, 2003 I know Fram sucks... heard alot of stories about them crushing in and collapsing under pressure of the engine.. :shock: Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvking Posted May 18, 2003 Share Posted May 18, 2003 Carlos, I got a coulpe RX-7 Purolator filters because you mentioned it in another post. Screwed on the 900RR w/ no problem but not on the XX. The Purolator One filter is quite a bit bigger O.D. and it hits a boss on the engine block. :sad: What part # are you using? I just looked up one for a RX-7. I know they are all the same as I was a Mazda factory tech for about 5 years. I don't know what # I used and the filter is at work and the one on the 900 has the saftey wire hose clamp covering the part#. I will look on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted May 18, 2003 Share Posted May 18, 2003 I haven't tried it yet, so I'm going on hear-say. I put my XX filter on the RX-7 one day by accident, but not the other way around. My brother uses them on his VTR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azxr Posted May 18, 2003 Share Posted May 18, 2003 Just changed the oil in the bird, Mobile 1 synth 15-50 4.89$/qt. wal-mart didn't have the 5 qt. container, but as far as oil filters i paid 10$ for the oem honda filter is there a better filter and if so are they cost effective?The drain plug washer looked new so I replaced it anyways 50 cents for new one. What the rest said about filters are all good ideas. I use the OEM, and just purchase several at a time from Ron Ayers for $ 7.5 each. To get the best bang for shipping, you can order up to about $75 worth of merchandise for the $7 shipping charge. So I take the opportunity to order some extra bolts, nuts and fastners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkbrdrydr Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 My brother's new ST1300 came with a specific warning from Honda that Energy Conserving motor oils are NOT to be used in that motor. Obviously... nobody is going to risk voiding their three year factory warranty by using Mobil 1 in their new ST1300. He's using Rotella Synthetic instead because it's not Energy Conserving oil. At Wal-Mart, the Rotella Dino is about $6.50 per gallon and the Synthetic is around $12.50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 Mobil1 15w-50 is not energy conserving. The lighter weights are, and you'd be right to stay away from them, bad for wet clutches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar10dah Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 Mobil1 15w-50 is not energy conserving. The lighter weights are, and you'd be right to stay away from them, bad for wet clutches. It's not?! :headscratch: Are you sure? I just changed my oil with 15w50 and on the bottle in the bottom part of the circle, it doesn't say "energy conserving." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 It's possible newer stock says that, but it'd be news to me. I've just finished off some stuff I had stockpiled from over a year ago, nothing about energy conserving on it. You're talking about Mobil1 15w-50 right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar10dah Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 Yep. When I go to the store, I'll check the new bottles. The one I checked was from a year ago. The bird takes 4.1 quarts. So, I buy 4 quarts and use a tenth of a quart from the same bottle I've had for about a year now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 You guys scared me, I just ran down to the basement and checked.......... It does NOT say energy conserving on my brand new 5 qt. bottles of Mobil 1 15-50. WHEW!!!! It's in the bike now and 2 bottles in wait. Am about to put it in the 650. :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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