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Old 03-22-2011, 06:14 PM
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Well its that time of year up here in VT. I gotta change the oil & filter on 2 bikes. Really don't want to go to the Honda shop & pay big bucks for oil & filters. Has anyone done any research on this? Is there a cheaper alternative? Any positive comments appreciated.
 
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Old 03-22-2011, 06:17 PM
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This is what I use. I get it at wally world, I go in late at night so no one sees me.

 
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Old 03-22-2011, 06:21 PM
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i just changed my oil to the rotella also havent rode it yet so idk how it does hopefully its good and makes a oil change under 30 bucks with filter.
 
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Old 03-22-2011, 06:22 PM
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I did 7 oil changes last year. every time I used Rotella with a K&N oil filter.
 
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Originally Posted by reddog952
Really don't want to go to the Honda shop & pay big bucks for oil & filters.
You don't have to buy Honda oil and filters from your local Honda dealer. I buy mine online and pay around $5/qt for the GN4 oil, delivered to my front door and around $7.50 for OEM oil filters. Google search.
 
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Old 03-22-2011, 09:07 PM
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I use the Rotella T and a Walmart filter. Well, on my old bike, anyway. I've only changed my oil once on my F4i, and since I got a K&N for free when I bought the bike I used that.

I'm sure you'll love it asides.
 
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Old 03-22-2011, 09:16 PM
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Never seen one of these threads before....
 
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Go with the Rotella and use this LINK for filter info.

Advanced Auto has filters for $6 and carries Rotella T oil.
 
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Should I get the Rotella T conventional or the synthetic? Thanks to everyone who has replied....
 
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Old 03-23-2011, 06:28 AM
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Be careful if you use aftermarket filters or oil. On another forum a member was recently turned down for warranty service because he had an aftermarket oil fiter on his bike. I always stick with Honda stuff and keep the receipts.
 


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