bpr oil vs mobil 1

[fletcher11]

Has anyone used Mobil 1 Synthetic motor oil in their Spyder? I have to change my oil and found the oil at VIP. Don't want to use it and find out I created a problem.

Thanks,

[pmdave]

I considered the same, although I've only found Mobile 1 in 10W40, not 5W40.
Since the machine is still under warrantee, I decided to go with the BRP oil, and discovered that it is not a full synthetic, but a blend. BRP states emphatically that an oil meeting the API service SM or ILSAC GF-4 classifications will cause clutch slippage.

I had a discussion with the shop owner, who (unofficially) suggested that the Castrol 5W40 motorcycle oil should be a good alternative to the BRP oil. The Castol is full synthetic. The BRP "factory" oil does not indicate grade or service on the containers.

I intend to contact Castrol and see if they concur with using their "motorcycle" oil in a Spyder. Considering that a synthetic blend oil is typically about half the price of a full synthetic, the BRP oil seems a little pricey to me.

However, considering the complexity and expense of a Spyder, it doesn't make sense to go cheap on oil.

pmdave

[irish2themax]

If you look at Page 121 of your Spyder manual, it says you can use BRP oil or equivalent synthetic oil. I use Castrol Power RS R4 4T ($12.99) in mine but am thinking of switching to Spectro Platinum ($11.99)

[Spyderman]

Originally Posted by irish2themax

If you look at Page 121 of your Spyder manual, it says you can use BRP oil or equivalent synthetic oil. I use Castrol Power RS R4 4T ($12.99) in mine but am thinking of switching to Spectro Platinum ($11.99)

The Spyders Engine "is" a motorcycle Engine, the Rotax 990 is used in Aprilia motorcycles with the Spyder getting a reverse gear instead of sixth. With that said, any quality synthetic cycle oil of the correct viscosity/API rating should be fine in the Spyder as Irish mentions above.

Here is a nice FAQ on Cycle Oils on the Mobil 1 site:

Mobil One Cycle Oil FAQS

Amsoil is one I usually use, most Honda dealers carry it, or you can mail order it:

Amsoil Motorcycle oils

One thing, when you go full synthetic, you may need to readjust your idle as your it will go up. It really IS that much more slippery.

[Konich]

I have been using AMSoil 10-40 synthetic with the factory filters and haven't had any problems. Oil seems to be cleaner as well.

[ataDude]

Originally Posted by Spyderman

...you may need to readjust your idle as your it will go up. It really IS that much more slippery.

On the Spyder? Don't think so.

[Spyderman]

Originally Posted by ataDude

On the Spyder? Don't think so.

LOL, My brain was disengaged, with electronically controlled fuel injection, better not go up! Last two cycles I put it in had carbs

[Skytour]

Rotax service bulletins recommend Mobile 1 15-50 for operating oil temps above 120 C or 248 F. Mobile 1 was extensively tested by the FAA in 912 and 914 Rotax engines and is the only oil recommended by the FAA for extended oil changes. Running Mobile 1 15-50 in our Spyder SE5 RS and it runs cooler and shifts smoother.

[jan1100]

I have used Shell Rotella® T6 5W-40 (Full Synthetic) in my Honda ST1300 since I have owed it. The ST Forum gives a lot of support to the Rotella.

Can be purchased at WalMart not sure of current price because I purchased a few gallons a few years ago. It may sell for about $20 to $25 per gallon.

Any thoughts?

[Jeff Woodard]

Originally Posted by Skytour

Rotax service bulletins recommend Mobile 1 15-50 for operating oil temps above 120 C or 248 F. Mobile 1 was extensively tested by the FAA in 912 and 914 Rotax engines and is the only oil recommended by the FAA for extended oil changes. Running Mobile 1 15-50 in our Spyder SE5 RS and it runs cooler and shifts smoother.

Is this the same thing as the Mobile 1 Racing 4T motorcycle oil? This oil now has the SM rating is not recommended to be used in the Spyder. Too slick and has burnt up a few cluthces.