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    2013 Ducati Multistrada - Rotella 15W/40 & 5W/40

    Thanks for the desmo update. Sounds like a good report on your Ducati.I will try 15-50 and drain it after a long run next time. Hope your shoulder heals quickly.
  2. J

    2013 Ducati Multistrada - Rotella 15W/40 & 5W/40

    Looks like some fun roads between you and the dealer. Hope it warms up for you for the ride back. I am interested on how your desmo service goes and what they find. I will not be able to do mine until spring but my warranty expires in Jan.
  3. J

    2013 Ducati Multistrada - Rotella 15W/40 & 5W/40

    Half of the 7500 seams like a reasonable interval with a high quality oil. Did you hear that the 2015 will have a 9000 mile interval! I had hoped to reach 15K by now but missed some of the season due to an injury. Looking forward to see your UOA. I live near Indianapolis. Do you use yours much...
  4. J

    2013 Ducati Multistrada - Rotella 15W/40 & 5W/40

    Have you run an UOA on the Silkolene Pro 4 and what drain intervals do you feel comfortable with? I find it interesting that the Silkolene and the Motul (what my dealer recommends) are both ester type. My dealer recommends 10-40 for water cooled and 15-50 for air cooled Duc's.
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    2013 Ducati Multistrada - Rotella 15W/40 & 5W/40

    LoneRanger I do use the multi in 150 high which is the same as sport mode. I love the throttle response in 150 high so I use that mode 95% of the time. I do not do much stop and go driving or many short trips. Next sample I take will be after a long run. Would excess fuel evaporate if oil temps...
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    2013 Ducati Multistrada - Rotella 15W/40 & 5W/40

    The mfg recommends 10-40, 15-40, 15-50, or 20-40 and 20-50 if not operating below freezing. The dealer recommends Motul 300V 10-40 for 7.5K miles. I do not use it below freezing much. I had switched from Rot 5-40 to 15-40 to help with viscosity.
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    2013 Ducati Multistrada - Rotella 15W/40 & 5W/40

    BLACKSTONE LABS OIL REPORT: 11/13/2014 OIL TYPE & GRADE: Shell Rotella 15W/40 (2nd UOA) Shell Rotella T6 5W/40 (1st UOA) MAKE/MODEL: Ducati 1198cc 2013 Multistrada FUEL TYPE: Gasoline (Unleaded) NOTES: You mentioned taking the sample cold, and that might be why fuel dilution is so high...
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