Synthetic OIL!!??

[mmunsell@smtool.com]

This has been beat on a lot but Yamaha now has FULLY synthetic oil and says you can use it in their sleds that specify 0-30 only. So being I have an 06 Vector synthetic should be OK to use.

Yamalube® 0W-40 Full Synthetic for Snowmobiles
Yamalube® 0W-40 Full Synthetic Oil for racing and performance enthusiasts. Yamalube 0W-40 provides optimum low-temperature pumpability down to -60º F (-51º C). This gives extra protection during the critical cold-start period where a large part of an engine's wear could occur. It also allows faster starting than any conventional SAE 5W or SAE 10W grade oil could provide. This oil has passed rigorous testing - in fact, it's so good that even our factory engineers now recommend it for Yamaha snowmobile models that specify 5W-30. Expect the same legendary Yamalube protection on the trail or lake, with even better protection during start-up in extreme cold.

 

[hondo]

I'll be running Yamalube 0W40 Full Synthetic in my 2005 RS Venture begining at 38,000 miles. With full synthetic oil changes will be conducted at 3,000 miles.

I'll also be running the Yamalube Full Synthetic after the breakin period on a new 2009 RS Venture GT.

It will be cool to compare and contrast the added performance.

 

[SlowPoke]

Dont forget about AMSOIL, they are the first to even make an synthetic oil, been doing it longer then anyone else. They offer a powersports specific formula that performs great and offer an extended drain intervile of double the manufactures recommended, and back it with their own warranty.