What is the Best OIL? - Time to Change - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

amolwankhede · 07-25-2008, 11:21 AM

Hi fellow riders...

Time to change the oil....

What do you people put in it? Synthetic? Brands.....?

Please suggest.

thanks

**FZ6inNH** · 07-25-2008, 11:25 AM

Try a search as there are many threads on oil here for you to view. Really, there is no best one, but it needs to meet the specs outlined by Yamaha.

FWIW I use Rotella Synthetic (The blue gallon at Walmart).

If you want brand recognition, I'd go with Klotz. They are in more racing bikes than any other brand alone.

**AJ_rider** · 07-25-2008, 02:32 PM

Rotella Synthetic FTW...

This thread steals posts...

**sportrider** · 07-25-2008, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJ_rider

This thread steals posts...

ya it does

I use yamalube, I used to run the 20-40 but now that they don't make it anymore I run the 20-50

**Hellgate** · 07-25-2008, 02:40 PM

Good ole' Yamalube or whatever I can find on sale that is a motorcycle oil.

MarinaFazer · 07-25-2008, 02:44 PM

my brother and I did oil changes at the same time although his bike has 15,000 miles on it and mine had 4,000.

Him: Rotella racing oil (super expensive!!!). His review: I can feel teh difference as soon as I got on it!

Me: Stayed with the Yamalube conventional oil. Felt a little different (smoother), but oil was oil at that point (budget price).

I think it's personal preference...I don't see why I'd put a racing synthetic in my bike when I'm not racing it or canyon carving all the time. I commute everyday and in the city generally don't rev high RPMs either. Put what's going to make you feel good!

jrf · 07-25-2008, 03:18 PM

I swear i think I have seen this thread before

Just kidding.

I know what you are going thru. The first time that I changed mine, I still wasn't sure what to use, even after reading every thread on here.

I used Rotella dino 15w40. The reason was that it was cheap and had read that quite a few people had used it.

I noticed a difference as soon as I changed it.

The next time I change it I will probably put in rotella full synthetic just to see if there is much difference between the dino and synthetic Rotella.

stevesnj · 07-25-2008, 03:19 PM

I like Mobile 1 4t - I have used Mobil 1 for all my cars and now use it for my bike with the Mobil 1 Filter. Should both be available at your local Advanced Auto or AutoZone. (was cheaper there than online too!)

Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W-40

jrf · 07-25-2008, 03:25 PM

Oh Yea one more thing. Your oil filter.

I used a Puraltor Pure One, and from what I have seen quite a few people on this forum use them.

MarinaFazer · 07-25-2008, 03:31 PM

haha yea...the filter...if you replace it yourself, don't get the yamaha one, cuz using a filter tool sucks...I'd rather get one that has teh bolt on it to use a wrench instead!!! I replaced the old one with the yamaha one and getting it off was a b*tch. Next time I'm doing Purolator or K&N with the bolt on top for ease of use!

but my filter tool was $8 at Kragen haha

07-25-2008, 11:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
amolwankhede Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: redmond Bike: 2008 FZ6 - Black Posts: 20 Rep Power: 2 Member #3722	What is the Best OIL? - Time to Change Hi fellow riders... Time to change the oil.... What do you people put in it? Synthetic? Brands.....? Please suggest. thanks

07-25-2008, 11:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
FZ6inNH Moderator w/ Twisted Fate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 3,160 Rep Power: 51 Member #18	Re: What is the Best OIL? - Time to Change Try a search as there are many threads on oil here for you to view. Really, there is no best one, but it needs to meet the specs outlined by Yamaha. FWIW I use Rotella Synthetic (The blue gallon at Walmart). If you want brand recognition, I'd go with Klotz. They are in more racing bikes than any other brand alone. __________________ -={FZ6inNH}=- . . Member #9 . . 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6 -My Rider Resume Mods: Yamaha Lower Cowl, Racetech Springs w/15w oil, FAZR6 F.E. Kit, Puig Smoke Racing Screen, Tank Camera mount, Cortech Sport saddle and tail bags, dual headlight mod, Shogun Sliders, Yamaha Comfort Seat, Mild Airbox Mod, De-Stickered, and Custom Carbon Fiber SwingArm Decals

07-25-2008, 02:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
AJ_rider Missing the Fizz! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Bike: 2006 FZ6 Sexier RED! Posts: 554 Rep Power: 11 Member #1392	Re: What is the Best OIL? - Time to Change Rotella Synthetic FTW... This thread steals posts... __________________ Rides 2006 FZ6 - SEXIER Metallic Red Mods: 2 Brothers Exhaust in Polished Aluminum w/ 2 Bros FE kit, FS6 Frame Sliders, Puig Dark Smoke Windscreen, TCP Seat Cowl, Red Rim Stripes, Power Commander III, K&N Air Filter, Grip Puppies, 15t Vortex Front Sprocket, Speedohealer V4, Black Pazzo Racing Levers Next Mod: Belly Pan 2006 Tacoma Double Cab - Faster Blue Last edited by AJ_rider; 07-25-2008 at 02:35 PM..

07-25-2008, 02:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 3,306 Rep Power: 59 Member #1191	Re: What is the Best OIL? - Time to Change Good ole' Yamalube or whatever I can find on sale that is a motorcycle oil. __________________ Pete Mods: Akrapovic, Ohlins Remote, R6 Fork, RyanK Fender Mounts, Cobin with Backrest, Motovation Sliders, Yamaha Cowl, Stickers Removed, Galfers, Pazzo Shorties, Rizoma FE, Fredlight, Hugger Trimmed, ConvertiBar Clip-Ons, Acculign Top Clamp, OSO2K Setbacks, PC III w/ Custom AF1 Racing Map. Up Coming Mods: All Balls Headset

07-25-2008, 02:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
MarinaFazer Ocean Rider 1 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brentwood, California 90049 (LA) Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 1,035 Rep Power: 14 Member #2566	Re: What is the Best OIL? - Time to Change my brother and I did oil changes at the same time although his bike has 15,000 miles on it and mine had 4,000. Him: Rotella racing oil (super expensive!!!). His review: I can feel teh difference as soon as I got on it! Me: Stayed with the Yamalube conventional oil. Felt a little different (smoother), but oil was oil at that point (budget price). I think it's personal preference...I don't see why I'd put a racing synthetic in my bike when I'm not racing it or canyon carving all the time. I commute everyday and in the city generally don't rev high RPMs either. Put what's going to make you feel good!

07-25-2008, 03:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
jrf Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NE KY Bike: 05 FZ6 Posts: 145 Rep Power: 4 Member #2473	Re: What is the Best OIL? - Time to Change I swear i think I have seen this thread before Just kidding. I know what you are going thru. The first time that I changed mine, I still wasn't sure what to use, even after reading every thread on here. I used Rotella dino 15w40. The reason was that it was cheap and had read that quite a few people had used it. I noticed a difference as soon as I changed it. The next time I change it I will probably put in rotella full synthetic just to see if there is much difference between the dino and synthetic Rotella.

07-25-2008, 03:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
stevesnj Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bellmawr, NJ Bike: '07 FZ6 blue Posts: 276 Rep Power: 0 Member #2087	Re: What is the Best OIL? - Time to Change I like Mobile 1 4t - I have used Mobil 1 for all my cars and now use it for my bike with the Mobil 1 Filter. Should both be available at your local Advanced Auto or AutoZone. (was cheaper there than online too!) Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W-40

07-25-2008, 03:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
jrf Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NE KY Bike: 05 FZ6 Posts: 145 Rep Power: 4 Member #2473	Re: What is the Best OIL? - Time to Change Oh Yea one more thing. Your oil filter. I used a Puraltor Pure One, and from what I have seen quite a few people on this forum use them.

07-25-2008, 03:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
MarinaFazer Ocean Rider 1 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brentwood, California 90049 (LA) Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 1,035 Rep Power: 14 Member #2566	Re: What is the Best OIL? - Time to Change haha yea...the filter...if you replace it yourself, don't get the yamaha one, cuz using a filter tool sucks...I'd rather get one that has teh bolt on it to use a wrench instead!!! I replaced the old one with the yamaha one and getting it off was a b*tch. Next time I'm doing Purolator or K&N with the bolt on top for ease of use! but my filter tool was $8 at Kragen haha

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