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Hi, I put a good bit of miles on my car, about 2000-2500 per month and I am looking for a good recommendation on oil. I've been taking it in for service at Walmart every 3000-4000 miles (owners manual calls for 3,750 miles). They have been putting in conventional 5W30 (per owners manual) and a...

Thanks for the replies. I have a couple of followup questions: What is the advantage of the Amsoil over the Rotella's? Is is worth the extra money? Why would one choose to spend the extra money on the Rotella T6 vs the Rotella T? Are all three of the suitable based on the oil recommendations...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: OtisBlkR1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">it shears down faster than the Rotella T. </div></div> What does shear down mean?

Hi, this is my first post. I have a 2009 Yamaha V-Star 950 (air cooled engine, wet sump) The owners manual shows this for oil: Type: YAMALUBE 4 10W-40 or 20W-50. SAE 10-40 or SAE 20W-50 Recommended grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA As far as my riding season, it is from...