Castrol oil from Amazon

[JDOCKERY132445]

$43.68 when I ordered just one 6 pack. When I changed the order to rwo 6 packs, the discount was not figured for the second. No problem. Ordered one and then logged into my wife's account for the other.

 

[gr8ridn2]

Just ordered two times for one case on each order. Shipping time estimated to be 1 to 2 months. Thats OK, I still have a small supply.

Great find, Thanks

 

[pauleknight]

Paul, any comments on how this oil affects shifting quality over Advantec Ultimate? I am imagining it's the same on shifting and clutch behavior but just checking as the price is sure right on it. Also, have you ever done a Blackstone UOA on it and if so after how many miles? Thanks

I have been using the Castrol since 5000 miles so I could not comment, but the bike shifts fine!

 

[lee]

Just ordered two times for one case on each order. Shipping time estimated to be 1 to 2 months. Thats OK, I still have a small supply.

Great find, Thanks

If you check your tracking info it probably shows 1 or 2 weeks.

 

[maxscycle]

Racing engine oil

Castrol-Power-Racing-Synthetic-Motorcycle
tks, jason

On a different note, Try to remember that "racing" oil, contains minimal "anti-rust" additives.
On the belief that racing engines don't run 5000 to 6000 miles between oil changes.
max

 

[lkchris]

Yep, and the spec for air/oil cooled camheads is 10W-40, but other than that...

10W-50 is listed equally in owners manual. The Service DVD lists only 15W-50. I'm using Motorex Boxer 4T 15W-50 in mine.

The xxW-40 spec for Wetheads has more to do with the wet clutch than anything different about the motor.

 

[JDOCKERY132445]

4 days

$43.68 when I ordered just one 6 pack. When I changed the order to rwo 6 packs, the discount was not figured for the second. No problem. Ordered one and then logged into my wife's account for the other.

That was quick. I received my oil today.

 

[gr8ridn2]

If you check your tracking info it probably shows 1 or 2 weeks.

You are correct. I got an email update for delivery on 10/3. They probably estimated long not knowing when their stock would be replenished. Always a good business practice to under promise and over deliver. That seems to be the case here.

 

[Hodadd]

Paul, any comments on how this oil affects shifting quality over Advantec Ultimate? I am imagining it's the same on shifting and clutch behavior but just checking as the price is sure right on it. Also, have you ever done a Blackstone UOA on it and if so after how many miles? Thanks

For me, I did notice a difference in shift quality, and not for the better.

I have a 2016 R1200GSW with the gear shift assist type transmission. I found this oil to have degraded the quality of shifting in my bike.

I have about 2100 miles on this oil and noticed a difference from almost the beginning. With this oil I have found neutral to be much harder to find. From neutral to first is much louder and more abrupt and shifts in the other gears not as smooth.

I personally won't be using this oil again and will drain it and change it early due to my dissatisfaction.

 

[ncpbmw1953]

For me, I did notice a difference in shift quality, and not for the better.

I have a 2016 R1200GSW with the gear shift assist type transmission. I found this oil to have degraded the quality of shifting in my bike.

I have about 2100 miles on this oil and noticed a difference from almost the beginning. With this oil I have found neutral to be much harder to find. From neutral to first is much louder and more abrupt and shifts in the other gears not as smooth.

I personally won't be using this oil again and will drain it and change it early due to my dissatisfaction.

Much appreciated thanks

 

[motodan]

It is an oil and manufacturer BMW recommends or did until they got a cheaper supplier. I use it and no change from current BMW labeled oil....everything functions as should. And at $8.00 less per quart....like getting two free oil filters per change.