Well, I'm not new to bikes,quads,etc. But new to this forum and the science of oil, per say. My Victory manual says to run Vic oil 20w40 with Oci's of 2500 miles, My issue is the price of Vic oil at $13.00 per quart and $15.50 for a filter, with relatively short Oci's.
I know at approx. 1800 mi. Neutral gets hard to find. As I live in Edmonton most of my initial starts are below 50 F and a lot of those at 40 F and less. I been taught cold starts are what wears the motor and always wondered why Vic only specs 20w40. I have been toying with the idea of trying the Shell T6 5w40 syn as it is almost $5.00 a quart cheaper and from what I know would be better for the majority of starts up here.
Does this make sense? I am somewhat hesitant about the Jaso rating and can I mix the Shell with the Vic oil?
Thanks In advance.
I know at approx. 1800 mi. Neutral gets hard to find. As I live in Edmonton most of my initial starts are below 50 F and a lot of those at 40 F and less. I been taught cold starts are what wears the motor and always wondered why Vic only specs 20w40. I have been toying with the idea of trying the Shell T6 5w40 syn as it is almost $5.00 a quart cheaper and from what I know would be better for the majority of starts up here.
Does this make sense? I am somewhat hesitant about the Jaso rating and can I mix the Shell with the Vic oil?
Thanks In advance.