CaptainJoe Posted July 21, 2013 #1 Posted July 21, 2013 Anyone running this in their RSV? Just bought 4 quarts as I don't want to make a trip to the city for 4 quarts... Plus: Advance Auto sells which is kind of handy...
Guest tx2sturgis Posted July 21, 2013 #2 Posted July 21, 2013 (edited) Anyone running this in their RSV? Just bought 4 quarts as I don't want to make a trip to the city for 4 quarts... Plus: Advance Auto sells which is kind of handy... Look on the label for the wet clutch rating: JASO-MA. If its there, you're good to go. http://www.oilspecifications.org/articles/JASO_MA_JASO_MB.php Edited July 21, 2013 by tx2sturgis
CaptainJoe Posted July 21, 2013 Author #3 Posted July 21, 2013 It's SL, JASO MA-2 Went with the 20w-50 so the clutch wouldn't whine
Guest tx2sturgis Posted July 21, 2013 #4 Posted July 21, 2013 It's SL, JASO MA-2 Went with the 20w-50 so the clutch wouldn't whine Pour it in and ride...Castrol is good oil.
CaptainJoe Posted July 21, 2013 Author #5 Posted July 21, 2013 Plus it BP-(no middle eastern oil) Thanks Brian
CaptainJoe Posted July 22, 2013 Author #7 Posted July 22, 2013 Cool, this will make oil changes easier . Will let everyone know about clutch whine... Almost non existant with Yamalube 20-50.
eusa1 Posted July 22, 2013 #8 Posted July 22, 2013 I have used this for every venture and tour deluxe that i have owned. My current 03 rsv has been on it since day 1 and has 170k and never a whine.
CaptainJoe Posted July 22, 2013 Author #9 Posted July 22, 2013 EUSA1, I'm hoping I like it, mainly because it's a BP product and all... Don't really care to spend a few more dollars. Thanks!
BradT Posted July 25, 2013 #10 Posted July 25, 2013 Been using it for years. When it is getting time for an oil change it gets a little clunky. Brad
CaptainJoe Posted July 25, 2013 Author #11 Posted July 25, 2013 Good to know. Took it for a short spin yesterday. No whine! So far so good.
sandman Posted July 25, 2013 #12 Posted July 25, 2013 I tried castrol car type oil in vmax and it turned to water consistancy in less than 1000mi. Does this hold its consistency?
CaptainJoe Posted July 25, 2013 Author #13 Posted July 25, 2013 I tried castrol car type oil in vmax and it turned to water consistancy in less than 1000mi. Does this hold its consistency? Hope not... I'll let you know in about a week....
jdsauter Posted July 27, 2013 #14 Posted July 27, 2013 I've been using Castrol 10x40 in my 88 venture forever, 3rd owner and that is what previous owners were using also.....no problems....
sandman Posted July 27, 2013 #15 Posted July 27, 2013 When you say you have used castrol, which one? GTX has friction modifiers and the 20w50 isnt cj approved. If it says it has triguard,or trishield it same as mileage extender or for high mileage engines(friction reducers). I didnt see any thing on 20w50gtx(car oil) but it isnt cj approved and has oil from mideast even thou it is bp, says on bottle. I used rotella t until they added the friction mods couple yrs ago. Now using 15w40 delvac fleet oil but looking for something else.
CaptainJoe Posted August 12, 2013 Author #16 Posted August 12, 2013 UPDATE... Absolutely "No" whine but noticed a problem when trying to shift into neutral on a stopped engine ? Not smooth, Seemed grabby?? Never had this problem before.
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