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Old February 5th, 2009, 09:14 PM   #1
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What Oil and Filter Do You Use?

Just curious what you all use for motor oil and oil filters when you do your oil changes... you DO change your oil, don't you?

I use Shell Rotella T 5W-40 full synthetic oil and a WIX filter. I waited till I had 1000 miles before switching to a full synthetic, but I had done 4 changes prior to that with a 10W-40 conventional oil during my break in period.

What is it you use and why?
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Old February 5th, 2009, 09:31 PM   #2
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oooh this is going to sound horrible but...

What ever the shop puts in? I have taken Tyke for all of her changes/checkups to a shop/dealership...
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Old February 5th, 2009, 09:37 PM   #3
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Right now I'm using Castrol 10w-40 and a K&N filter. After this oil change I'll be going to Castrol Sythetic 10w-40 and a K&N filter.

I've taken apart many engines and the ones with Castrol seem to be the best to me. I'm sold, but in reality it's personal preference. As long as you use a good name brand oil and change it often you'll be fine.
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Old February 5th, 2009, 09:48 PM   #4
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Don't know what the previous owner was feeding my '01 but it is now on a diet of Shell Rotella T 5W-40 full synthetic oil and a NAPA Gold filter.
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Old February 5th, 2009, 10:17 PM   #5
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Corey,

Is that a regular car oil you're using or a motorcycle specific one?
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Old February 5th, 2009, 10:17 PM   #6
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Motorcycle specific. Specially formulated for all our special motorcyle inside parts. Yay!!
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Old February 5th, 2009, 11:11 PM   #7
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I'm using Repsol 4T Semi-Syn 10w40. Switched to semi-syn at 3500. I have 11k+ on the bike and it runs great.
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Old February 5th, 2009, 11:15 PM   #8
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Old February 5th, 2009, 11:24 PM   #9
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filter?
Fram from Walmart. I used to use the kawi one, but it's more than twice as much. I change my oil every 2k after I hit 3500 miles.
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Old February 5th, 2009, 11:26 PM   #10
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Have you read the questionable reports on Fram filters?
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Old February 5th, 2009, 11:35 PM   #11
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Have you read the questionable reports on Fram filters?
Yup! Read it many times. Never had a single problem with any of my cars. My 03 4runner has 115k+ and that runs great. I'm using mobil 1 5w30 on that. 87gti16v with 180k+ was running great till I sold it. On my crossfire I only use mercedes filter though.
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Old February 5th, 2009, 11:38 PM   #12
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cool... as long as you're aware.
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Old February 5th, 2009, 11:53 PM   #13
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I used the Napa filter because i get discound and I use the Kawasaki 4 cycle oil....10w-40
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Old February 6th, 2009, 06:07 AM   #14
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Just use the Kawasaki filter & Kawi oil. Now that its had the first few changes, next it will get the same stuff I put in the R1, Golden Spectro
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Old February 6th, 2009, 07:28 AM   #15
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I also use the Shell Rotella T 5W-40 full synthetic oil and a EMGO filter. It's kinda nice that our bikes take the same filter as used on so many other bikes making it easier to find. I usually buy 4 filters at a time, that'll usually do me for a year or so.
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Old February 6th, 2009, 11:49 AM   #16
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I use Mobil 1 10W-40 (switched at 3500 miles) and Fram filter.
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Currently using Castrol 10w-40 synthetic (Wal-Mart was out of stock for Mobile 1) and a Fram filter.

Next oil change I plan on using Shell Rotella 5w-40 synthetic and the same Fram filter.
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Old February 6th, 2009, 02:00 PM   #18
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Sean - you might want to rethink the Fram filter - do a search on it here and see what comes up...
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Old February 6th, 2009, 02:00 PM   #19
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Currently have Kawasaki 10W40 and the Kawasaki filtre. Next oil change will be Shell Rotella-T Full Synthetic and a WIX Filtre. They supply the necessary O rings, Kawa makes you buy them separately.
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I am currently running what ever the shop put in at the service recently!

I like to have registered Kawasaki mechanics service it when it is due (just so the maintanence record for the bike is good) but can't remember what oil/filter I last used. LOL.
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Whatever...

the previous owner had in it when I bought it. I have put 1K miles or so on it since I got it. When I get to the point that I will have to change it, I will probably go syn (Shell rotello?) and Fram filters or kawi. I have heard myself and read several warnings on here about FRam filters. I have been using Fram for years and have never had a oil related failure in any of my cars. I have never understood why there is so much bad press on Fram, although I am sure there is things going on that I don't know (perish tha thought ).
With the internet today, one thing bad happens and it spreads really quick. Of course, that can be a good thing (the world is coming to an end ) or a bad thing (Michael Phelps )

As for doing it myself, I would but right now I don't have maintenance stands, but hopefully will be getting them soon.

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Old February 6th, 2009, 03:36 PM   #22
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you don't need stands to do an oil change. just prop the kickstand up on a 2x4 to get the bike more vertical and lie down next to the bike to access the drain plug and oil filter bolt.
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2x4 more vertical and lie down next to the bike to access the drain plug.
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just saying... he doesn't need to put off an oil change just because he has no stands. they aren't needed for it.
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you don't need stands to do an oil change. just prop the kickstand up on a 2x4 to get the bike more vertical and lie down next to the bike to access the drain plug and oil filter bolt.
adapt,improvise and overcome,

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Old February 6th, 2009, 04:35 PM   #26
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just be careful and not bump the bike too hard. it's sitting pretty close to vertical with the 2x4 under the kick stand and can easily tip to the right if you bump it.
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Kelly, are you buying your filters locally? or ordering online
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just another quick word on the filters - I used to intern at a company that made the filter papers that fram purchased (though I don't know in which specific filters they were used)- they had all sorts of quality control issues - after hearing and reading things about them online, and my own experiences at that company, that is why I won't use them anymore
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Old February 6th, 2009, 05:30 PM   #29
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I buy mine locally from an autoparts store down the street. It's amazing that they carry WIX filters. If you are looking for WIX, NAPA Gold filters are the same thing, branded for NAPA.
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heheehe poor 08's no center stands...
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Thanks, Kelly. I'll make a run to my nearest napa tomorrow.

Need to change my oil this weekend.
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be sure to get their "Gold" line of filters. The silver and others are made by other manufactures.
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heheehe poor 08's no center stands...
...says the girl that doesn't even do her own changes anyway.
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be sure to get their "Gold" line of filters. The silver and others are made by other manufactures.
Will do. I would go today but it's raining.
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lol... better not let the people on the east coast hear you complaining about rain.
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haven't changed my oil yet. i am at 5xx. i plan on doing them myself though.

question.... the new gasket for the drain plug... how do you get them? are they included with the oil filter? or do you have to buy them separately? thanks.
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Filters that have the o-rings come with the small one for the stem and the larger one for the cover plate thingy. The crush gasket/washer for the drain plug is from the dealer or on-line suppliers.
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most aftermarket filters will include the 2 o rings needed. If you use a Kawasaki filter, you will need to purchase them separately. (WIX... hint, hint)

OG- Thingy??
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Yea that Kawasaki technical term, you know -
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