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I've been noticing a number of SV 650 owners using Rotella T synthetic 5W-40 motoroil. I'm considering this oil as an alternative to with Amsoil (AMF) 10W-40 as Rotella T synthetic 5W-40 can be purchased for about half that of Amsoil and it is available at Wal-mart(no private distributor necessary). However, if Amsoil is superior, then the extra cost and hassle of acquiring it may be worth it. These questions might help in the decision:
1. Are these two oils of the same group of synthetics? My researh indicates that Rotella T is from group III and Amsoil is group IV (based on PAO's Polyalphaolefins).
2. Is there an issue that Rotella T is 5W-40 rather than the recommended wait of Suzuki 10W-40. From what I understand about weights, this should not be an issue as the 5W rating gives it better flow at cold temperatures and the 40 means it has the same high temperature viscosity when hot as 10W-40.
3. My research indicates that Rotella T Synthetic doesn't contain moly or friction modifiers which can cause wet clutch slippage; however, does it contain sufficient amounts of phosporus and zinc for metal to metal contact?
I look forward to your replies.
1. Are these two oils of the same group of synthetics? My researh indicates that Rotella T is from group III and Amsoil is group IV (based on PAO's Polyalphaolefins).
2. Is there an issue that Rotella T is 5W-40 rather than the recommended wait of Suzuki 10W-40. From what I understand about weights, this should not be an issue as the 5W rating gives it better flow at cold temperatures and the 40 means it has the same high temperature viscosity when hot as 10W-40.
3. My research indicates that Rotella T Synthetic doesn't contain moly or friction modifiers which can cause wet clutch slippage; however, does it contain sufficient amounts of phosporus and zinc for metal to metal contact?
I look forward to your replies.