good to know. 44$ for a 6 pack on amazon with free shipping cant beat it.
What's $44? If it's the castrol that's a steal. Normally $11 a quart.
good to know. 44$ for a 6 pack on amazon with free shipping cant beat it.
good to know. 44$ for a 6 pack on amazon with free shipping cant beat it.
i almost got the mobil one but reviews said the castrol was as good and that both of them actually used a different formula for motorcycles where i guess some cheaper brands just label it motorcycle oil. Hopefully i will see some smoother shifting too, going to try and get to the change tomorrow if i can.Nevermind, just figured out why it was much cheaper. I saw 4t racing and was like yeah that what I got, but mine was Mobil 1 which is like $66/case. I may give the castrol 4t racing synthetic a try though. Reviews were all like 5 star and much better pricing. Won't break the bank every change. LOL
The reviews for the Castrol were phenomenal just like Mobil 1 and many switched from Mobil 1 because of price and performance was just as good in all reviews. I know that the Mobil 1 4t racing 10w40 is awesome and improved rideability and shifting greatly over stock. I will definitely purchase the Castrol 4t by the case next change. Glad I caught this post. Thanks Tony!i almost got the mobil one but reviews said the castrol was as good and that both of them actually used a different formula for motorcycles where i guess some cheaper brands just label it motorcycle oil. Hopefully i will see some smoother shifting too, going to try and get to the change tomorrow if i can.
Ive used the Castrol 3 times now and I don't regret switching from mobil1.Its only like $7 a quart in stores here.I stocked up on oil filters, since I already have them its only $22 a change when I need oil.I wish I didn't buy filters, id like to get one of the cleanable/reusable metal filters but I still have 2 to use first.The reviews for the Castrol were phenomenal just like Mobil 1 and many switched from Mobil 1 because of price and performance was just as good in all reviews. I know that the Mobil 1 4t racing 10w40 is awesome and improved rideability and shifting greatly over stock. I will definitely purchase the Castrol 4t by the case next change. Glad I caught this post. Thanks Tony!
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after the struggles of getting the filter off my Cruiser i will be using only K&N with the welded nut from now on. Good to hear about the castrol. I used their Vtwin full synthetic in my cruiser and seems great so when i saw 7$ a bottle including shipping i was all over it. Think the K&N was about $11Ive used the Castrol 3 times now and I don't regret switching from mobil1.Its only like $7 a quart in stores here.I stocked up on oil filters, since I already have them its only $22 a change when I need oil.I wish I didn't buy filters, id like to get one of the cleanable/reusable metal filters but I still have 2 to use first.
I've only used my hand to instal my filter lol.I should probably start using safety wire.I never have a peace of mind after hand tightening my filter until 4-500 miles after the change.after the struggles of getting the filter off my Cruiser i will be using only K&N with the welded nut from now on. Good to hear about the castrol. I used their Vtwin full synthetic in my cruiser and seems great so when i saw 7$ a bottle including shipping i was all over it. Think the K&N was about $11
Well with the K&N that is no longer a problem. i put it on and gave it one good turn with the sockett wrench and good to go. The nut is awesome and will only buy those from now on. Oil change went pretty smoothly although getting the old one off (with no nut) was still kind of a pain. Normally when people say your going to feel a difference i dont, however this time i certainly did feel a difference in shifting after putting in this castrol full synthetic motorcycle oil. Seems noticeably smoother. i am a little concerned i put in too much oil if anyone has any thoughts on that? Without really intending to i put a full 4 quarts in it. Any issues?? Should i drain some? i ran about 160 miles yesterday and did not see any issues.I've only used my hand to instal my filter lol.I should probably start using safety wire.I never have a peace of mind after hand tightening my filter until 4-500 miles after the change.
Tony, I would drain that extra quart. I'm no engine guru, so go ahead and Google "overfill motorcycle oil" and read why having way too much oil is not good. Supposedly you can cause damage.i am a little concerned i put in too much oil if anyone has any thoughts on that? Without really intending to i put a full 4 quarts in it. Any issues?? Should i drain some? i ran about 160 miles yesterday and did not see any issues.
Really no need to crank the filter on super tight. Just past hand tight is usually good enough. Never had any problems do I g it this way on cars, trucks or my bike. I refused to buy a filter wrench since I bought kn204 filters so I used a screwdriver for my first change. It was a principle thing for me. LOL! That thing was really on there. No need to have them on that tight. Gotta watch the oil drain plug too. Can strip it out very easily.just finished MY first oil change!! was a breeze - the old filter was a bit tricky to get off but a trip to harbor freight -oil filter wrench $7 [emoji106] now onto a question - why are people being finicky about over tightening the new filter? is it just from the prospective of being able to get it back off next change? or is there some other science behind it? i cranked mine down pretty good not crazy but very tight with a ratchet - any thoughts? also i used mobile 1 4t race 10w-30 full syn
This guy really simplifies it real well, I made a video guide posted it on youtube that shows the job from start to finish in less than ten minutes hopefully it can help somebody out there https://youtu.be/eWK0cwJz828