Hi everyone. Wondering if I can get your thoughts on an oil related issue. I've been using Shell Rotella T6 (5W40 full synthetic) for years in my motorcycles. I've also read where some folks are running Shell Rotella 15W40 with great results in their motorcycles.
I live in the Omaha, NE area where the temps tend to fluctuate pretty good in the spring and the fall and in the summer it can get pretty darn hot. I like the thin 5 weight for start-up protection on colder days but want something a little thicker for the hot summer days. My usual oil change is in the fall, regardless of miles but usually less than 5000, right before winter storage.
My question is, has anyone mixed Shell Rotella T6 5W40 synthetic 50/50 with regular Shell Rotella in 15W40?
I'm thinking this 50/50 mixture would have the benefits of synthetic for cold and hot and the benefits of a heavier weight heavy duty motor oil for the hot weather riding and perhaps better engine protection.
Any experience or advice with this idea?
Thanks and I hope all of you have a great weekend.
Steve
I live in the Omaha, NE area where the temps tend to fluctuate pretty good in the spring and the fall and in the summer it can get pretty darn hot. I like the thin 5 weight for start-up protection on colder days but want something a little thicker for the hot summer days. My usual oil change is in the fall, regardless of miles but usually less than 5000, right before winter storage.
My question is, has anyone mixed Shell Rotella T6 5W40 synthetic 50/50 with regular Shell Rotella in 15W40?
I'm thinking this 50/50 mixture would have the benefits of synthetic for cold and hot and the benefits of a heavier weight heavy duty motor oil for the hot weather riding and perhaps better engine protection.
Any experience or advice with this idea?
Thanks and I hope all of you have a great weekend.
Steve
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