Motor Oils.

[tsm2whln]

I have a 2012 Thunderbird and was wondering if anyone has used Mobil 1 15-50 Synthetic oil in thier Tbirds, and if so are you satisfied with the performance? Thanks.

 

[CarlS]

What weights does the manual call for? The Thunderbird is a liquid cooled engine, I believe. In your part of the world, the 50 weight might be too much. I run 50 weight in my air cooled engines here in the South; but I run 40 weight in my liquid cooled Tiger. Go by what the manual says taking your climate into consideration.

 

[tsm2whln]

What weights does the manual call for? The Thunderbird is a liquid cooled engine, I believe. In your part of the world, the 50 weight might be too much. I run 50 weight in my air cooled engines here in the South; but I run 40 weight in my liquid cooled Tiger. Go by what the manual says taking your climate into consideration.

tsm2whln. The manual sugests the same weight in a Castrol Synthetic @ $12.50 a quart.

 

[keystiger]

tsm2whln I have switched all my vehicles (including my '05 Tiger) to Rotella T synthetic (available in 5w40, 15-30, 10-30) on average it is 14.00-25.00 a gallon at Wally World or Auto Zone. the engines just love it, no issues at all with wet clutch slippage and you can't beat the price!!!

 

[The Seeker]

tsm2whln I have switched all my vehicles (including my '05 Tiger) to Rotella T synthetic (available in 5w40, 15-30, 10-30) on average it is 14.00-25.00 a gallon at Wally World or Auto Zone. the engines just love it, no issues at all with wet clutch slippage and you can't beat the price!!!

+10 !!!!!

Rotella rulez!

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[CarlS]

Any motorcycle specific synthetic will work well. The brand won't matter. Use the weight recommended by your manual. Rotella is a diesel oil and, while it is not motorcycle specific, it works very well for motorcycles. It does not have the additives that can adversely affect a wet clutch. Automobile gasoline engine oils should not be used. Any diesel oil will work fine. I use Rotella in my Tiger because I also use it in my truck.

 

[tsm2whln]

tsm2whln I have switched all my vehicles (including my '05 Tiger) to Rotella T synthetic (available in 5w40, 15-30, 10-30) on average it is 14.00-25.00 a gallon at Wally World or Auto Zone. the engines just love it, no issues at all with wet clutch slippage and you can't beat the price!!!

Thank You.

 

[tsm2whln]

Thanks to all who replied!! Has anyone used what Triumph used to use as there sugested oil B4 The Castrol ? Mobil 1 15-50 Full Synthetic?

 

[keystiger]

I did use the Mobil 1 in my Speed Triple years ago. When I lived in the Florida Keys the closest Wal-Mart was a 2.5 hour drive. I can say for the $ difference....there is no difference. (I am not a mechanic and I do not play one on TV)

 

[tsm2whln]

I did use the Mobil 1 in my Speed Triple years ago. When I lived in the Florida Keys the closest Wal-Mart was a 2.5 hour drive. I can say for the $ difference....there is no difference. (I am not a mechanic and I do not play one on TV)

Thanks for your input, and attention to the subject of Triumph Motorcycles, and not Subarus.

 

[The Seeker]

Thanks to all who replied!! Has anyone used what Triumph used to use as there sugested oil B4 The Castrol ? Mobil 1 15-50 Full Synthetic?

Yes....I used it in my Trophy at first until I discovered Rotella. Roughly a few years. I just decided that the difference in cost was not getting me any better lubrication.



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[R.Hawks]

I still use Mobil 1 (20w-50 V-twin) in my '07' Bonneville, And I'am very happy with it.