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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 mid-March to September and ranges from 50-90 degrees.
Garage: October - March, get's really cold average of 0-10 in winter, no riding
I really don't want to keep using the Yamalube. I am thinking of these three oils: Rotella T or Rotella T6 or Amsoil?
I am looking for best protection, best efficiency, etc. Not concerned about frequency of change, and not really concerned with cost … but do want to ensure high value for the money. Can you explain the difference between the T and the T6? I know one is synthetic, but that doesn't really tell me much.
Also, what would you recommend for a frequency of the oil change based on your recommended oil? I will probably put on about 1000 miles per year, maybe more later on.
Thanks
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 mid-March to September and ranges from 50-90 degrees.
Garage: October - March, get's really cold average of 0-10 in winter, no riding
I really don't want to keep using the Yamalube. I am thinking of these three oils: Rotella T or Rotella T6 or Amsoil?
I am looking for best protection, best efficiency, etc. Not concerned about frequency of change, and not really concerned with cost … but do want to ensure high value for the money. Can you explain the difference between the T and the T6? I know one is synthetic, but that doesn't really tell me much.
Also, what would you recommend for a frequency of the oil change based on your recommended oil? I will probably put on about 1000 miles per year, maybe more later on.
Thanks