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cp04 · 09-22-2008, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mglowe

Not true! I used turkey gravy once and the result was not what I expected.

That's a great pic. I've never had that problem. Only problem I've had was converting to used peanut oil and having all the fatties chasing me down the road wanting french fries.

interactive3 · 10-20-2008, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by oldtimer

Well, the 2008 manual says to use 10w-30 or 20w-40 engine oil. I dont know if it's different for the other model years.

If it's the same for all the model years, then why are some of you comfortable with ignoring the yamaha engineer's recommendation and using 5w-40 and 15w-40 oils?

The argument can be made to use lighter weight oil when you're in a cold climate region so the oil isn't molasses when you first crank it up. However, since most of us run the bikes during the warmer months, you should really be sticking with the 20w-40 or 10w-30..

oil info:
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segue00 · 10-21-2008, 05:11 AM

Why do I feel good being wrong?

Scab · 10-21-2008, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mglowe

Not true! I used turkey gravy once and the result was not what I expected.

Dude...she's hot! Gotta love a chick that knows how to gobble.

BranNwebster · 10-22-2008, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by segue00

Why do I feel good being wrong?

♫ If using Rotella T is wrong then I don't want to be right.♫

formula154 · 10-23-2008, 12:33 PM

I just changed my oil for the first time. I used Rotella 5W40. I don't know what was in it before I changed it. It was used ,04 that I bought in june, it only had 4000 miles on it. I will say for sure that it downshifts a lot better. It probably upshifts better as well but it isn't real noticeable. The down shift is greatly improved and it seems to be running cooler.

**wolfc70** · 10-23-2008, 02:44 PM

Coconut oil. Hands down the best in all engines.

I put NEO Synthetics 0W-5 qualifying oil in my deepfryer. It is not heating up any faster. How do I go about getting a refund?

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formula154 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: alabama Bike: 04fz6 Posts: 161 Rep Power: 0 Member #3375	Re: Rotella T - you guys are using wrong weight! I just changed my oil for the first time. I used Rotella 5W40. I don't know what was in it before I changed it. It was used ,04 that I bought in june, it only had 4000 miles on it. I will say for sure that it downshifts a lot better. It probably upshifts better as well but it isn't real noticeable. The down shift is greatly improved and it seems to be running cooler.

10-23-2008, 02:44 PM	#37 (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: Rotella T - you guys are using wrong weight! Coconut oil. Hands down the best in all engines. I put NEO Synthetics 0W-5 qualifying oil in my deepfryer. It is not heating up any faster. How do I go about getting a refund? __________________ "I tip my hat to the man who drives an Alfa Romeo" - Henry Ford

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