For me the coolest part about Amsoil is the retail store right near where I live. In reality I use the BMW Advantec in my BMW motorcycles - because the dealer does the servicing on my two boxers. Other bikes I have get Amsoil.I have used Amsoil in all my bikes for the last 13 years with no problem. For an ester based synthetic, it's a great deal. For the Gs I stick to 10000km intervals.
Mobil 1 is probably about as good an oil as you need, one misconception is that Amsoil is PAO or Ester based and it's not although they certainly try and insinuate it is.Is anyone using Amsoil and if so what weight. My bike is a 2005 with 30k on the odometer. I used Mobil 1 synthetic on my last change. Just got back from a 2000 mile trip and want to do the maintenance.
Ok old thread....Ive used rotella "diseal" oil in my goldwings since the early ninetys..Concur!
Love reading Oil threads..always entertaining, and sometimes, even informative!
I just changed the oil out on my 15 R1200GSW. Had to phone around to find some. After describing what I needed to one "helpful" autoparts store person, he found what I was looking for.
He said they had Shell Rotella T4 for diesel engines! The person on the phone stated....it'll work...I put it in my bike!!
Umm...no thanks. I ordered what I needed from my local MC shop.
Maybe a late reply, but this is my thought exactly. Actually, (and coorect me if I am mistaken) many auto oils have friction modifiers that are no-bueno for wet clutches. Thus the moto specific oils. with a dry clutch there may be a benefit to those modifiers. At any rate I have an '07 GSA with just over 92K on the clock. Runs as good as the day she was brought home. Just got back from 13 days in Baja and did not burn a drop! I have always used synthetic and try to find eith Mobil 1 on sale but my favorite is LiquidMoly 10W-60.Hey all, first post here.
I'd just like to run an old question of mine by the forum. If the main reason for motorcycle-specific oil is because it is most of the time shared by engine/gearbox/wet-clutch then is there any particular reason why I should spend twice the amount on moto oil considering that my 2009 1200GS doesnt share engine oil with any other part of the bike? Since its a hot summer, I'm basically debating using a "moto" 20W50 vs a regular 20W50 (half the price).
Thank you!
The biggest difference between AMSOIL and Mobil 1 is that AMSOIL is The First in Synthetics, it's 100% synthetic, and Mobil 1 is not. Mobil 1 is in the API category of "full synthetic". AMSOIL is not in that category because AMSOIL is 100% synthetic, and has been for over 47 years.Mobil 1 is probably about as good an oil as you need, one misconception is that Amsoil is PAO or Ester based and it's not although they certainly try and insinuate it is.
In my opinion if you are using a Group 3 oil which is what Mobil 1 and Amsoil is it probably doesn't much matter which one you go with, if you want the best synthetic oil look for an Ester based (Group 5) oil, Bel-Ray EXS and Revenol Ester are probably the best for the money and easiest to find on Amazon.
I would use SAE 15W-50 or 20W-50 in the summer in my hexhead.
For all motorcycles, AMSOIL features 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40, 15W-50, 20W-50, 15W-60, and flat 60, for street bikes. The AMSOIL 2-Stroke and 4-Stroke racing dirt bike high performance oil's are in whole different category.The biggest difference between AMSOIL and Mobil 1 is that AMSOIL is The First in Synthetics, it's 100% synthetic, and Mobil 1 is not. Mobil 1 is in the API category of "full synthetic". AMSOIL is not in that category because AMSOIL is 100% synthetic, and has been for over 47 years.
I thought the biggest difference was the price?The biggest difference between AMSOIL and Mobil 1 is that AMSOIL is The First in Synthetics, it's 100% synthetic, and Mobil 1 is not. Mobil 1 is in the API category of "full synthetic". AMSOIL is not in that category because AMSOIL is 100% synthetic, and has been for over 47 years.
I have a 2012 R 1200 GS, oil cooled. Dry clutch...can I still use Shell Rotella t6??The oil change interval recommended by BMW (6,000 miles) is probably a little bit conservative as it is, I would recommend that be followed.
There are many very good oils on the market that meet BMW's specs (SAE 5W-40, API SL / JASO MA2).
Motorex is fine, I think Bel-Ray is the best and Shell Rotella T6 is probably the most popular.
This is a list of suitable oils that I compiled that meet BMW's specifications for the new liquid cooled machines:
Oils meeting BMW Specifications (API SL, JASO MA2 and 5W-40):
Motul 300V Ester Core
Motul 7100 4T (Ester)
Bel-Ray EXS (Ester)
Bel-Ray Scooter Synthetic Ester Blend 4T
Shell Rotella T6
Motorex Boxer 4T
Motorex PowerSynt 4T (PAO/Ester)
Motorex Top Speed 4T
Spectro Platinum 4
Liqui Moly Racing 4T Synth
BMW Advantec
Castrol Power 1 4T Racing
Silkolene Pro 4 Plus
Silkolene Quad ATV
Ravenol Motobike 4-TAKT Fullsynth (Ester)
Repsol Moto Racing 4T (orange container)
Kawasaki Performance ATV/UTV (semi-syn)
Petronas Syntium Moto 4SP (not sold in U.S)
Delek Motor Cycle 4T (not sold in U.S)
Eurol Sportbike (not in in U.S)
Elf Scooter4 Maxi City (not sold in U.S)
Olio Motore 4T Emi (not sold in U.S)
Gulf Syntrac 4T (not sold in U.S)
Zuminol Double Ester (not sold in U.S)
Ulei Moto 4T Ipone Full Power Katana (not sold in U.S)
Eurol Sportbike (not sold in U.S)
ER 540 Infinity Energy (not sold in U.S)
Kroon-Oil Expulsa RR (not sold in U.S)
Freedom 4T Motorcycle Oil SM (not sold in U.S)
Rock Oil Synthesis 4 (not sold in U.S)
Bardahl Racer Fully Syn 4T-N (not sold in U.S)
Champion Pro Scooter 4T (not sold in U.S)
There are other viscosity oils that are JASO MA2 and API SL (or higher) out there that are suitable but I wouldn't recommend straying too far away from the 5W40 weight that BMW recommends.
What year bike? I have a 2012 gs, dry clutch. Can I use Rotella T6?I've been running Rotella T6 for the last 50,000 miles. 6000 mile interval. No issues.
I have a 2015 GSAWhat year bike? I have a 2012 gs, dry clutch. Can I use Rotella T6?
Oh Dear! So the Amsoil fan-boy is not prepared to tell what the base oils in Amsoil are other than 100% synthetic. 100% Synthetic means FA.The biggest difference between AMSOIL and Mobil 1 is that AMSOIL is The First in Synthetics, it's 100% synthetic, and Mobil 1 is not. Mobil 1 is in the API category of "full synthetic". AMSOIL is not in that category because AMSOIL is 100% synthetic, and has been for over 47 years.
In you Hexhead you can also use Mobil-1 15W-50 avalaible at Walmart for $23 per 5 quart jug. Every year they run a $10 rebate (two per household) so you get a great oil for $13. I use it and change it at 5,000 mile intervals only because I have mutiple motorcycles and 5,000 mile intervals are easy to remember. If I only had one bike I'd have no problem letting it go the recommended 6,000 mile change interval or beyond.Hello All,
New to the forum and new to BMW’s. Just picked up a 2005 R1200 GS a week ago and I love it. After living in Colorado for 13 years I just can’t figure out why I waited so long to get one of these!
Anyway, after reading this thread I think I’m going to start using Shell Rotella T6 5w40 for my bike, but my question is this.... If you’re planning a ride where temps may push well into triple digits, is w40 enough or should I change the oil to a w50 before that ride?
Thanks!