PGA XX Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 Is there a big difference besides HP being synthetic? I was thumbing through my service manual and it recommends GN 4. :shock: Holy crap...I've been using HP. Ron Ayers sells the GN for like $3, and the HP for $6. If the GN is what I'm supposed to be using, I'll save the money :grin: 2002 w/ 8800 mi. Thanks, Lance P.S.- Yes, I did research this topic and couldn't find anything on this, although I'm sure you guys are sick of the fucking oil questions :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northman Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 Try these: Oil Flame War #1 Oil Flame War #2 Yeah, we've been through this before............ :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickXX Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 Please check this site. All about oils http://theoildrop.server101.com/cgi/ultima...;DaysPrune=1000 Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 Try these: Â Oil Flame War #1 Â Oil Flame War #2 Holy shit, I had no idea the old EZboard was still up. Just spent twenty or so minutes taking a stroll down memory lane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 Mobil 1 15w50. Cheaper than HP, proven good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDAZ XX Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkbrdrydr Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 Yes, I did research this topic and couldn't find anything on this, although I'm sure you guys are sick of the fucking oil questions :oops: If we're going to have fun with this topic again, this should provide interesting reading: http://www.yft.org/tex_vfr/tech/oil.htm I understand that the ST1300 guys are using Shell Rotella which is available for next to nothing at Wal-Mart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 The Rotella synth is fantastic also. Not as long a track record as M1, but still known to be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodeRash Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 I have been using Rotella in my bikes, and Rotella synthetic in my truck. They are all still running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warchild Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 Concur that the Shell Rotella synthetic is definitely some Good Shit. http://www.rotella.com/products/rotella_t_..._synthetic.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookman49 Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 Mobil 1 15w50 Yep that is what I use since I have owned the bike and have not had a problem. Walmart $18.88 for a 5 quart container. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGA XX Posted July 11, 2003 Author Share Posted July 11, 2003 Thanks for the info...I guess I didn't research enough :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 Here's all you need to know about using synthetic oil... http://vfrworld.com/humor/synthetic.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickXX Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 For Shell Rotella synthetic oil, Is the recomended weight 5W40 for the XX. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 synthetic in my truck I haven't used synthetic in my truck and it's still running but then being a Ford, it will run forever unlike some gm junks around. :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted July 11, 2003 Share Posted July 11, 2003 Same with the van. 141k miles, doesn't leak or burn a drop. I see the same-year GM vans sold as junk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REXX Posted July 12, 2003 Share Posted July 12, 2003 Strange...my '91 S10 pickup has 236,000 miles on it's 4.3L V-6. Doesn't leak or burn oil either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted July 12, 2003 Share Posted July 12, 2003 Did GM put their truck chassis in any vans? I bought this one specifically because it's the truck drivetrain and chassis. Or maybe GM van buyers just beat the shit out of them. They were all junkers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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