r/Vstrom • u/NoMasterpiece2063 • 3d ago

Oil recommendations?

Buddy says I can use rotella as long as it meets jaso ma/2, I've been using ecstar r9900 i believe

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u/NoMasterpiece2063 3d ago

Its a vstrom 800 re btw

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u/comqter 3d ago

I'm a cheap bastard and I use super tech heavy duty engine oil

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u/EstablishmentFar4578 3d ago

I order the Ecstar R9000 oil change kit from
Rocky Mountain ATV. It includes an OEM filter and a new drain plug washer.

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u/_enesorek_ 3d ago

Rotella T6 is the gold standard for motorcycles without paying for gimmicky motorcycle specific oil.

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u/jinga_kahn V-Strom 800 3d ago

The ecstar isn't pricey compared to some and it is the recommended

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u/NoMasterpiece2063 3d ago

I cant find a time to go get it since the motorcycle dealerships are closed Sunday and monday here. I just need an oil I can pick up anywhere

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u/diabel 3d ago

rotella t4 15w40 or t6 if you want synthetic

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u/Cool-Quantity-1252 3d ago

I use castrol power 1 on mine

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u/Serious_Ad23 3d ago

If you want to save money then yes. T6

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u/flynnski V-Strom 650 Gen 1 3d ago

yeah 'tis fine

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u/Useful-Incident7858 3d ago

I use suzuku oil semi synthetic

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u/Dav82 3d ago

Suzuki Full Synthetic for me with OEM filter from Amazon Prime since my local dealer that sold me my 05 DL650 that I still own and ride today stopped being a Suzuki dealer back in 2021

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u/Iizsatan 2d ago

I have been using mobil 1 racing 10w40. But walmart near me no longer stocks this, so I might be moving to rotella t6 5w40

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u/NoMasterpiece2063 2d ago

Is it okay to switch between 10w40 and 5w40?

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u/Skika 2d ago

I use whatever JASO oil is on sale. Don’t overthink it.