oil cange What a difference - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

jrf · 06-14-2008, 04:24 PM

Well I just changed my oil for the first time(by myself) and what a difference.

. One little supprise thou, when I went to remove the oil filter. I have read alot on here how the filters can be very tight and somewhat hard to get off. Well when I went to remove mine I took a deep breath readying myself to use all my might to get it off and

it came of very, very easily. Almost to easy, I probably could have taken it off just with my hand.

Anyways, I put a Pure One 12 on it since it was blue and the other(10) is a gold color and Rotella 15-40 dino.

Shifting is alot smoother and the engine seems to run alot smoother

Now it might just be me but it seems to have a little bit more pick-up to it. Has anyone else felt a little bit more pick-up after you changed you're oil?

This was it's 4000 mile change so i'm quess the last time it was changed was maybe at 1k mile or so, but i'm not for sure.

The oil was a dark brown color not black by any means but a pretty dark brown.

J.

brad81987 · 06-14-2008, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrf

Well I just changed my oil for the first time(by myself) and what a difference.

. One little supprise thou, when I went to remove the oil filter. I have read alot on here how the filters can be very tight and somewhat hard to get off. Well when I went to remove mine I took a deep breath readying myself to use all my might to get it off and

it came of very, very easily. Almost to easy, I probably could have taken it off just with my hand.

Anyways, I put a Pure One 12 on it since it was blue and the other(10) is a gold color and Rotella 15-40 dino.

Shifting is alot smoother and the engine seems to run alot smoother

Now it might just be me but it seems to have a little bit more pick-up to it. Has anyone else felt a little bit more pick-up after you changed you're oil?

This was it's 4000 mile change so i'm quess the last time it was changed was maybe at 1k mile or so, but i'm not for sure.

The oil was a dark brown color not black by any means but a pretty dark brown.

J.

I changed mine to Rotella with a PureOne at 150 miles and I also noticed a heck of a difference, much smoother. I don't know if the pickup was much better, I wasn't comfortable really pushing the bike yet so I didn't try. When I took it in for the 600 miles service I let the dealer put Yamalube in it, way bad decision. Lots more vibration and shifting isn't as smooth. I'll be going back to Rotella next change for sure.

rsw81 · 06-14-2008, 05:27 PM

I changed to Rotella Synthetic 5w-40 and the Purolator PL14610. No change in performance, but I did notice that it idles a bit smoother and runs a little cooler.

**wolfc70** · 06-14-2008, 10:40 PM

I noticed a huge difference when I changed the oil at 400 miles to Rotella T 15w-40. I just changed it today (1100 miles) to Repsol 4T 10w-40 synthetic and it shifts even better. I was not that impressed with the Yamalube oil. I am using the Pure One filters too, I bought the last of the blue pl14610 and pl14612 ones at the local store,(three 12's and four 10's) so I should be good for a while now.

BranNwebster · 06-16-2008, 04:24 AM

You went with a shorter (=less filter media surface area) filter just because of color?

**Doorag** · 06-16-2008, 04:35 AM

I wish we could get the Pruolator filters in the UK.

Scorphonic · 06-16-2008, 05:43 AM

I did the same thing yesterday...out with the old and in with the new..the bike was in dire need of new oil anyways...I neglected it for the past few weeks!! The bike runs unbelievably smoother now...i'm actually using Halfords motorcycle oil and experienced no problems so far.

I'm using the OEM yamaha filter too...and it took me ages and ages to get the old one off...got annoyed with it and just got a vice to it...I think its about time I bought a proper filter remover!!! :P The new filter has just been hand tightened on so it shouldn't be a problem to remove it when needed!!

**Doorag** · 06-16-2008, 06:39 AM

I'm finding it quite challenging to find good parts in the UK. The culture here is different than the US (to say the least) and there just aren't the same options available. Halfords has got to be the worst auto parts store on the planet, but it's all we have.

God help my CC if I make it back home for a holiday this year.

jrf · 06-16-2008, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BranNwebster

You went with a shorter (=less filter media surface area) filter just because of color?

Not nessesarily, but if you look at the OEM filter it is the same size as the one that I put on. Actually the OEM looked just a tad smaller.

I quess you could say that I went with it because of color since my bike is blue, but since the OEM is the same size and I don't plan on going alot of miles between changes, I figured it would be alright.

Guitar Man · 06-16-2008, 12:40 PM

I just hand tighten the filter in all of my vehicles. In the past 23 yrs. of driving I have never had one once back off or leak. They don't need much at all. The rubber o-ring locks it on.

06-14-2008, 04:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
jrf Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NE KY Bike: 05 FZ6 Posts: 145 Rep Power: 4 Member #2473	oil cange What a difference Well I just changed my oil for the first time(by myself) and what a difference.. One little supprise thou, when I went to remove the oil filter. I have read alot on here how the filters can be very tight and somewhat hard to get off. Well when I went to remove mine I took a deep breath readying myself to use all my might to get it off and it came of very, very easily. Almost to easy, I probably could have taken it off just with my hand. Anyways, I put a Pure One 12 on it since it was blue and the other(10) is a gold color and Rotella 15-40 dino. Shifting is alot smoother and the engine seems to run alot smoother Now it might just be me but it seems to have a little bit more pick-up to it. Has anyone else felt a little bit more pick-up after you changed you're oil? This was it's 4000 mile change so i'm quess the last time it was changed was maybe at 1k mile or so, but i'm not for sure. The oil was a dark brown color not black by any means but a pretty dark brown. J.

06-14-2008, 05:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
rsw81 Keep it Kosher Join Date: May 2008 Location: OC, CA Bike: Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 564 Rep Power: 8 Member #2633	Re: oil cange What a difference I changed to Rotella Synthetic 5w-40 and the Purolator PL14610. No change in performance, but I did notice that it idles a bit smoother and runs a little cooler. __________________ Sweat wipes off, road rash doesn't. Gear up. 2006 Blue Yamaha FZ6 http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=26329818 Chocolate lovers make better lovers. Mods: R6 Projector Headlight Retrofit, dual 4300k HID kit XenonDepot, 2 Bros Exhaust, FAZR6 FE, Uncaged Frame Sliders

06-14-2008, 10:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
wolfc70 R is for Rust Coloration Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oshkosh, WI Bike: '07 Candy Red FZ6, '81 Honda c70 Passport Posts: 423 Rep Power: 9 Member #767	Re: oil cange What a difference I noticed a huge difference when I changed the oil at 400 miles to Rotella T 15w-40. I just changed it today (1100 miles) to Repsol 4T 10w-40 synthetic and it shifts even better. I was not that impressed with the Yamalube oil. I am using the Pure One filters too, I bought the last of the blue pl14610 and pl14612 ones at the local store,(three 12's and four 10's) so I should be good for a while now. __________________ "I tip my hat to the man who drives an Alfa Romeo" - Henry Ford

06-16-2008, 04:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
BranNwebster The UNO Master Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Webster Texas Bike: 07 Fz6 Posts: 448 Rep Power: 8 Member #2405	Re: oil cange What a difference You went with a shorter (=less filter media surface area) filter just because of color?

06-16-2008, 04:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
Doorag Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West London Bike: 2007 FZ6-S2 Posts: 1,045 Rep Power: 25 Member #1338	Re: oil cange What a difference I wish we could get the Pruolator filters in the UK. __________________ David '07 FZ6 Fazer S2 in stealth Black, CAT1/2 alarm, stainless Scorpion cans, Puig dark smoke screen, bd43's dual headlight mod complete with uprated Xenon bulbs, Yamaha (GIVI) 45L detachable rear 'courier' box, frame sliders, center stand removal, red reflective rim tape, Reiobard's swing-arm stickers, Conti RoadAttack tires, full sticker removal

06-16-2008, 05:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
Scorphonic No Man is an Ireland. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Republic Of Ireland Bike: 2007 RED FZ6 S2 Posts: 552 Rep Power: 12 Member #352	Re: oil change What a difference I did the same thing yesterday...out with the old and in with the new..the bike was in dire need of new oil anyways...I neglected it for the past few weeks!! The bike runs unbelievably smoother now...i'm actually using Halfords motorcycle oil and experienced no problems so far. I'm using the OEM yamaha filter too...and it took me ages and ages to get the old one off...got annoyed with it and just got a vice to it...I think its about time I bought a proper filter remover!!! :P The new filter has just been hand tightened on so it shouldn't be a problem to remove it when needed!! __________________ British officer: You're seven minutes late, Mr. Collins. Michael Collins: You've kept us waiting 700 years. You can have your seven minutes. Mods to date: K&N filter, Oxford Heated Grips, Puig Touring Windscreen, Dual Headlights, Meta Alarm....em...soon to have Two Brothers (once money isn't an issue!!)...o and i suppose a PCIII will be required.

06-16-2008, 06:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
Doorag Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West London Bike: 2007 FZ6-S2 Posts: 1,045 Rep Power: 25 Member #1338	Re: oil change What a difference I'm finding it quite challenging to find good parts in the UK. The culture here is different than the US (to say the least) and there just aren't the same options available. Halfords has got to be the worst auto parts store on the planet, but it's all we have. God help my CC if I make it back home for a holiday this year. __________________ David '07 FZ6 Fazer S2 in stealth Black, CAT1/2 alarm, stainless Scorpion cans, Puig dark smoke screen, bd43's dual headlight mod complete with uprated Xenon bulbs, Yamaha (GIVI) 45L detachable rear 'courier' box, frame sliders, center stand removal, red reflective rim tape, Reiobard's swing-arm stickers, Conti RoadAttack tires, full sticker removal

06-16-2008, 12:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
Guitar Man Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Bike: 07 Yamaha FZ6 31,600 miles Posts: 83 Rep Power: 4 Member #1569	Re: oil cange What a difference I just hand tighten the filter in all of my vehicles. In the past 23 yrs. of driving I have never had one once back off or leak. They don't need much at all. The rubber o-ring locks it on. __________________ Sportbiking IS the sport of Kings! Sportbikes, Squid tested, mother disapproved! Sometimes it's best to be silent.

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