Engine oil

[ADHD Perfected]

Not trying to start anything but I cant find a thread on engine oil.

[FJmonkey]

Not trying to start anything but I cant find a thread on engine oil.

Try looking..... This place is spiked with oil threads.... Think jungle and booby traps... Just saying....

[TexasDave]

Here is the ultimate oil thread by a lubricant engineer. Viewed over 54,000 times. I learned a few things.  http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=1912.0

[ADHD Perfected]

Here is the ultimate oil thread by a lubricant engineer. Viewed over 54,000 times. I learned a few things.  http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=1912.0

Thanks, on here found some under oil types...oddly enough engine oil and oil in search was a lost cause.

[1tinindian]

oh shit!

[Pat Conlon]

....oddly enough engine oil and oil in search was a lost cause.

There is a God...

[theLeopard]

The clerks at my local shop are assholes.
"50weight for summer, 40 for winter".

What are you guys running?
I switched back to 50w dino awhile back but im purning the piss out of it in 1500.

[oldktmdude]

The clerks at my local shop are assholes.
"50weight for summer, 40 for winter".

What are you guys running?
I switched back to 50w dino awhile back but im purning the piss out of it in 1500.

Is it just me or does anybody else have difficulty understanding any of this persons posts?

[TexasDave]

+1. Obviously didn't read the thread. No one likes oil threads but I thought it was the best I've seen and authored by an experienced lubricant engineer who also was tired of oil threads. I found it very informative--but that's just me.  Dave

[Capn Ron]

The clerks at my local shop are assholes.
"50weight for summer, 40 for winter".

What are you guys running?
I switched back to 50w dino awhile back but im purning the piss out of it in 1500.

Is it just me or does anybody else have difficulty understanding any of this persons posts?

Not just you...

"I switched back to 50w dino awhile back but im purning the piss out of it in 1500."

I haven't a clue what that sentence even means.

[FJ1100mjk]

^^^ For what it's worth, he means that when he switched to 50W oil he started going through it (burning it up) at 1500 miles. This is my best guess. Not even sure why I'm wasting key strokes on this either.

I think the question that really begs, is: Is it really an act, or...? I tend to think not.

[theLeopard]

I certainly did read the thread, and learned how 20w50 works which was something the clerks at my local yamaha dealership evaded a few days ago.

I also learned why synthetic is superior, why my engine is running so hot, why my oil is burning up in 1500 miles (at least partially), and will swotch to synthetic asap.

Im asking you guys which oil you chose. Partially because i cant spend $40/gallon on oil but mainly because i ask for opinions to corroborate with my research. Theory is great but the Ducatis they run arent 30years old, our FJs are.

If you dont like my dialect thats fine but, please, dont presume that is atall relevant to my ability or desire to become a better mechanic.

[dougrs]

shell rotella T6 5w-40. It is cheap at walmart.

[1tinindian]

shell rotella T6 5w-40. It is cheap at walmart.

+1
I have been very satisfied after making the switch.

[Chutem]

There is currently a rebate offer from Shell on this oil. $5.00 per gallon. Started in Mach I think. Coupon is right on the bottle. 2 bottle limit. I bought 2 gallons at a Walmart here in Central NJ - $19.99 each I think.