(newbie) recommend website for good oil/filter prices? (04ninja250)

[johnjohn82]

i was hoping for some recommendations of reliable websites with good prices for oil and a filter for an 04 ninja 250 with 6k. thanks for you time!

[kkim]

usually I order through my local auto parts store. how many filters are you looking to purchase?

[johnjohn82]

probably a 2-4, i guess i didnt check an auto store yet, the bike shops want an arm and a leg for oil & filters.. so i figured id have to get a online for a reasonable price

[kkim]

any one of these filters will work. shop around and see what is available at a decent price in your area. I personally use either a WIX filter or a NAPA Gold filter (which is made by WIX), which I order through the auto parts store up the street. They don't usually have it in stock, so plan ahead.

Some filters don't come with replacement O-rings... check before you purchase.

Amsoil: SMF 101 (No longer available. Replaced by WIX 24941.)
CarQuest: CFI-89941
Emgo: 10-37500 (includes O-rings) 10-20300 (doesn't have O-rings)
Fram: CH6012
Hastings: LF571
Honda: 15410-426-010 or 15410-300-024
Kawasaki: 16099-003
K&N: KN-401
NAPA: PS4941 (formerly 4941)
Perf-Form: OF-0047 (formerly J-501)
Purolator: ML16812
STP: SMO-12 (Once readily available, now appears to have been discontinued.)
Triumph: 1210031
Vesrah: SF-4004
WIX: 24941
Yamaha: 36Y-13441-00

[johnjohn82]

awesome thanks so much, is this for '86-'07 as well as '08-'11 models?

do you get your oil from local auto stores too or is there a good website for that? the bike shops around here want $16+ a quart!

[kkim]

the pregens and newgens use the same oil filters.

I use Shell Rotella 5W-40 synthetic oil from Walmart for about $20-25/gallon.

have you read the oil change DIY here on ninjette?

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=10780

[CynicalC]

Oil will probably be cheapest at any auto part store. Bike shops tend to be more expensive. Either should have a couple filter options. The OEM kawi filter cost $10 at mine and does not come with the replacement o-rings. They also had the Hiflo for $5, but that one is not recommended.

Originally Posted by wiki

At least one of these filters will be available at any reasonable auto parts store, such as AutoZone, Pep Boys, Schucks/Kragen/Checker, NAPA, Wal-Mart, etc. This is not a common part, so they may not always be in stock. Plan ahead/stock up. The two O-rings for the filter should be included. Check the box.

As most cartridge-type filters are more or less the same, any of the above filters will be of good quality. There is, however, one brand of filter which several club members DON'T recommend. That is HiFloFiltro. They take longer for the oil pressure light to go out after starting than with other filters. One member reported that at 3000 miles it started shifting funny, and the oil light stayed on longer than normal. His second Hi-Flo did the same thing at a little over 3000 miles. Other filters can go many more miles without these symptoms showing up.

[johnjohn82]

Originally Posted by kkim

the pregens and newgens use the same oil filters

thanks thats helps a bunch - i wasnt sure, which is why i only skimmed through your DIY i figured it only pertained (aside from the obvious) to the newer bikes. and i was just reading about Shell Rotella 5W-40 synthetic, but wasn't sure, thanks again! im gonna pick some up tonight

[johnjohn82]

Originally Posted by CynicalC

Oil will probably be cheapest at any auto part store. Bike shops tend to be more expensive. Either should have a couple filter options. The OEM kawi filter cost $10 at mine and does not come with the replacement o-rings. They also had the Hiflo for $5, but that one is not recommended.

right on, thanks for the tips!

[CynicalC]

The fram comes with new o-rings. Free shipping if your order is over $25 so not a bad deal if you're buying a handful.

http://www.amazon.com/Fram-CH6012-Mo...dp/B000ARPVRU/

[kkim]

Originally Posted by johnjohn82

thanks thats helps a bunch - i wasnt sure, which is why i only skimmed through your DIY i figured it only pertained (aside from the obvious) to the newer bikes. and i was just reading about Shell Rotella 5W-40 synthetic, but wasn't sure, thanks again! im gonna pick some up tonight

the only difference between the pre and new gen oil changes would be the location of the oil drain plug. on the pregens, that plug is located directly on the engine case next to the oil filter cover plate.

you can see it in this picture here. (the larger bolt that is untouched next to the cover plate)

[johnjohn82]

Originally Posted by CynicalC

The fram comes with new o-rings. Free shipping if your order is over $25 so not a bad deal if you're buying a handful.

http://www.amazon.com/Fram-CH6012-Mo...dp/B000ARPVRU/

oh hey, thanks! thats great and O-ring and i have an amazon prime account so i get two shipping for free. perfects thanks again!

[johnjohn82]

Originally Posted by kkim

the only difference between the pre and new gen oil changes would be the location of the oil drain plug. on the pregens, that plug is located directly on the engine case next to the oil filter cover plate.

you can see it in this picture here. (the larger bolt that is untouched next to the cover plate)

ok good to know. i just bought the bike and am really anxious to do an oil change, since the last guy inst 100% of when he did it & what he put in it.

[Yasko]

I just ordered the Fram CH6012 for $5.99 at O'Rilleys Auto Part... It's the everyday sale price, and I can pick it up at my local store in the morning...

[CynicalC]

Originally Posted by Yasko

I just ordered the Fram CH6012 for $5.99 at O'Rilleys Auto Part... It's the everyday sale price, and I can pick it up at my local store in the morning...

This might sound funny, but let me know how that works out. I ordered my spark plugs there and was told they'd be there the next day. Went the next afternoon and they had me at the counter for almost 10 minutes while they looked for them. Computer said they had them but they were nowhere to be found. I ordered them from amazon on my phone while waiting and then left.

[Yasko]

Originally Posted by CynicalC

This might sound funny, but let me know how that works out.

Got my Fram CH6012 and check it out, they had the shell rotella sae 5w-40 synthetic for $17.99gal...

[CynicalC]

Originally Posted by Yasko

Got my Fram CH6012 and check it out, they had the shell rotella sae 5w-40 synthetic for $17.99gal...

Lucky!

[Yasko]

The guy took the $17.99 tag down before I could go back and get another gallon...

I'm gonna try another O'Rilley later today...