ST1300 Oil Viscosity and brands recommended

ST Gui said:
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About 357 more. Now much would you pay? These are listed as replacements (their quality and your mileage may vary. :D) for the second filter dd showed. Like it the Bosch 3323 is a little longer than the ST1300 factory filter. I fill it with some oil during a change to give the pump a 'head start' Just because it makes me think I'm really 'wrenchin'.

I also tell myself I can put a whole gallon of oil in the bike because of the extra room in the filter and that I don't wait to drain every last drop from the jug. Checking the level the next morning I found it to be at the upper limit line so I don't worry. When draining, I do stop for a sammich to let it drain until it won't. I've always wondered with the inside surface of the oil pan isn't angled like institutional shower drains (no I haven't done time).
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Well, he did ask for the OEM reference number. That narrows the 357 down some.
 
Would Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic Diesel Motor Oil SAE 15W-40, work in a st 1300. Does it have the required ratings. I rarely ride below 45 F and change oil and filter every 5K. Would there be any starting issues, due to oil thickness. I currently use the valvoline 10w-40 motorcycle oil.
 
etalors said:
Would Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic Diesel Motor Oil SAE 15W-40, work in a st 1300. Does it have the required ratings. I rarely ride below 45 F and change oil and filter every 5K. Would there be any starting issues, due to oil thickness. I currently use the valvoline 10w-40 motorcycle oil.
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No Issues. Regular petroleum oil in cars that run 5w30 can somehow still lubricate and let an engine start in -30 degree celcius weather.... You're fine.
 
etalors said:
Would Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic Diesel Motor Oil SAE 15W-40, work in a st 1300. Does it have the required ratings. I rarely ride below 45 F and change oil and filter every 5K. Would there be any starting issues, due to oil thickness. I currently use the valvoline 10w-40 motorcycle oil.
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Just use the T6 5W40.
 
dduelin said:
Well, he did ask for the OEM reference number.
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I noticed. Not so coincidentally it's the number used to get the 357 additional filter numbers. I was just riffing off his comment I quoted. Maybe that could have made that more obvious with "there are more filters in heaven and earth Duporth than are dreamt of in your philosophy".
 
etalors said:
Why not 15w-40. I dont need the thinner oil as I never run below 45F. Also, some folks said the 5w-40 can get a "little notchy". Any thoughts on that.
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I've used the T6 5w40 for quite a while. I change oil every 5k. It shifts fine.
 
:) I wonder which 10 oil filters (for want of a number) of the 357 might be rated "best" for the ST1300 application?
I will never know.
My default position has now become: use OEM.
D
 
RobbieAG said:
One more Rotella T6 full synthetic and Purolator L14610 filter (in both 1100 and 1300). They're both excellent quality for a very reasonable price.
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Bought a Used ST1300 2006 and runs like a champ; Please confirm we are using Rotella T6 (the bottle reads for Diesel Engines)?
 
While a lot of people use this oil in their ST's and I was thinking of doing the same starting this year. Is there any concern as to the caustic content in this oil as compared to non-diesel oils. Diesel fuel has a higher amount of caustic to offset the higher acidity caused by burning diesel fuel.
 
etalors said:
Would Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic Diesel Motor Oil SAE 15W-40, work in a st 1300. Does it have the required ratings. I rarely ride below 45 F and change oil and filter every 5K. Would there be any starting issues, due to oil thickness. I currently use the valvoline 10w-40 motorcycle oil.
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yes and no
 
etalors said:
While a lot of people use this oil in their ST's and I was thinking of doing the same starting this year. Is there any concern as to the caustic content in this oil as compared to non-diesel oils. Diesel fuel has a higher amount of caustic to offset the higher acidity caused by burning diesel fuel.
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I have indeed read that diesel oils do have additives specifically to neutralize acids formed as combustion by products, inherent to diesel fuels and their sulfur content. I read that a while back,on the BITOG (Bob is the oil guy), website.
Rick.
 
st11ray said:
I've used the T6 5w40 for quite a while. I change oil every 5k. It shifts fine.
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That is quite a short interval. The maintenance manual says to change oil & filter every 8K miles and this is with conventional oil. With synthetic you should be able to go at least 8K and maybe even 10K.
 
etalors said:
That is quite a short interval. The maintenance manual says to change oil & filter every 8K miles and this is with conventional oil. With synthetic you should be able to go at least 8K and maybe even 10K.
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It makes it easy. I know to change my oil at every 5k mile interval on the odometer. And since a gallon of oil and a filter is only $25, it's not very expensive either. I've been doing it this way for at least 20 years so I'm stuck in my ways.
 
etalors said:
That is quite a short interval. The maintenance manual says to change oil & filter every 8K miles and this is with conventional oil. With synthetic you should be able to go at least 8K and maybe even 10K.
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Yes, In my opinion changing your oil at 5K is a bit overkill. You can easily go 8-10K with synthetic oil. But since an oil change isn't very expensive, some change it early.
 
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