Type of oil

[Jakethesnake1994]

Hey Guys,

Just a quick question. What brand of oil do you like to use for your Yamahas? Any that make a difference or you prefer more?

Cheers!

 

[jetmechmarty]

Hey Guys,

Just a quick question. What brand of oil do you like to use for your Yamahas? Any that make a difference or you prefer more?

Cheers!

Clean, wet and slippery is best. Avoid any brand that isn't all three!

 

[WideAWAKE]

Just a quick question.

Here we go!…

 

[hovel]

What brand of oil do you like to use for your

"Brand" does not matter as much as the oil being motorcycle specific. Whatever you chose, just stick with it and avoid mixing brands. FWIW, and to make a long story short, I've been using Valvoline in nearly everything I've owned for the last 50 years.

 

[bosco659]

 

[YamadudeXS650C]

You have innocently asked the dreaded "most frequently asked question".
I'll give you the conclusion:
Walmart's inexpensive Supertech oil is a perfectly good motor oil.
Google it, read about it.

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[5twins]

Yes, I don't see the point in buying fancy, expensive oil for this bike. It's crude filtration system requires you change the oil frequently, like every 1000 to 1500 miles. I use the Walmart brand as well.

 

[YamadudeXS650C]

https://vehiclefreak.com/who-makes-supertech-oil-for-walmart-and-is-it-any-good/

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[grizld1]

Nononono, ain't gonna go there, nope, nope, never again!

 

[Kevin Werner]

DID nobody else see the humor in "JaketheSnake"asking about oil

 

[jetmechmarty]

DID nobody else see the humor in "JaketheSnake"asking about oil

 

[nj1639]

DID nobody else see the humor in "JaketheSnake"asking about oil

"Oh, Salesman!"

 

[Jakethesnake1994]

Thanks guys! Appreciate the advice

 

[xjwmx]

Yes, I don't see the point in buying fancy, expensive oil for this bike. It's crude filtration system requires you change the oil frequently, like every 1000 to 1500 miles. I use the Walmart brand as well.

When Pennzoil quit selling Pamco Pete's magic 20w50 at Wally's I migrated to Wally's Valvoline 20w50 MC specific since it has more of xsJohn's "zink".

 

[xjwmx]

Shell Rotella 15w40 is popular with those with bad charging systems. And rumor is it has zink, or not.

 

[bosco659]

When Pennzoil quit selling Pamco Pete's magic 20w50 at Wally's I migrated to Wally's Valvoline 20w50 MC specific since it has more of xsJohn's "zink".

Look at what Wally wants for a quart of this in Canada! Must have gold as well as zinc. Note this is internet pricing that sometimes can be silly.

 

[kshansen]

Look at what Wally wants for a quart of this in Canada! Must have gold View attachment 207535as well as zinc. Note this is internet pricing that sometimes can be silly.

At that price I would have more money into some of my 650's in the crankcase than the rest of the bike!

 

[ExSquid]

I've always used Penzoil in everything I run. I guess WallyWorld's oil will work too. The oil filtration system does leave a little to be desired.

 

[xjwmx]

Look at what Wally wants for a quart of this in Canada! Must have gold as well as zinc. Note this is internet pricing that sometimes can be silly.




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Weird. I only pay $27 a qt. I'll send you a few cases for $27/qt.

 

[gggGary]

Sucked in damn it.
Life has gotten more complicated since cats
Zinc kills cats, everything new uses a cat these days (even ATVs and diesels) so oil no longer has zinc.
Does the XS NEED zinc? dunno
but AFAIK the only oil that has zinc available "around town" is Valvoline VR1 20-50, what I run.
You want a deep dive the Norton guru Jim Comstock did a serious and meticulous test series of "all major" brands.
https://www.accessnorton.com/Oil-Tests/NortonOil.php
couple caveats;
oil formulations change, FREQUENTLY, the labels give little or no info about changes. see above about cats
Nortons have "engine only" oil, no need to worry about the wet clutch. (well mostly) they are British, the crankcase/primary "seal" seals in name only.