When to do 1st oil change - 2025 LTX LE

[twyztid]

I have had 1 weekend ride so far for engine break-in on our new 2025 Sidewinder LTX LE. It has about 220 miles now. I know that the manual states to change the oil & filter after 500 miles. I am taking the sled on a trip to the U.P. with my fiancé next week and will likely put on another 350-500 miles on that trip. Wondering if I should change the oil now or wait until after that trip?

If you guys recommend that I do it now, should I stick with the 0w-30 Yamalube for this oil change yet? Once I am past the break-in period, I will be running 5w-30 Mobil 1 or Valvoline full synthetic oil.

 

[stgdz]

Change it now instead of waiting.

Under warranty stay with yamalube.

 

[twyztid]

Change it now instead of waiting.

Under warranty stay with yamalube.

It has warranty until December 2030 but I am not going to run Yamalube that whole time.

 

[KnappAttack]

Change it now. No need for Yamalube at all, myself I wouldn't use it if it was given to me.

One of the best oils out there is Mobil1 ESP 0-30 with lots of esters in it, thats what I'd be using.

 

[twyztid]

Change it now. No need for Yamalube at all, myself I wouldn't use it if it was given to me.

One of the best oils out there is Mobil1 ESP 0-30 with lots of esters in it, thats what I'd be using.

Are you saying that particular Mobil 1 is better than good 5w-30 synthetic (such as the Valvoline that I was going to run) or just that you like it because it is a 0w-30 vs a 5w-30?

 

[KnappAttack]

Are you saying that particular Mobil 1 is better than good 5w-30 synthetic (such as the Valvoline that I was going to run) or just that you like it because it is a 0w-30 vs a 5w-30?

Yes, the M1 0-30 ESP is a better oil than the 5-30 M1 for a number of reasons. Has better ester base stocks, & one of the very best oils on the market in that viscosity range.

 

[REDLINE 1]

Change it now. No need for Yamalube at all, myself I wouldn't use it if it was given to me.

One of the best oils out there is Mobil1 ESP 0-30 with lots of esters in it, thats what I'd be using.

Thought you were using Quaker state 5w-30 ultimate durability full synthetic

 

[KnappAttack]

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Thought you were using Quaker state 5w-30 ultimate durability full synthetic

I was until I saw the specs on this M1 ESP 0w-30. They also reformulated the QSFS and it lost a step with the reformulation. People can use whatever they like, but the ESP has the ester base oil and things I like better myself. The used oil samples come back better with the M1 0w-30 ESP.

 

[Fast]

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I was until I saw the specs on this M1 ESP 0w-30. They also reformulated the QSFS and it lost a step with the reformulation. People can use whatever they like, but the ESP has the ester base oil and things I like better myself. The used oil samples come back better with the M1 0w-30 ESP.

Is this oil as good as penzoil platnum Euro Lx 0w30 ,thought it was the best oil for these machines

 

[sideshowBob]

Is this oil as good as penzoil platnum Euro Lx 0w30 ,thought it was the best oil for these machines

That"s the oil I have using in my SW for many seasons now.

 

[Fast]

That"s the oil I have using in my SW for many seasons now.

I was using mobile 1 in everything until penzoil platnum came out,since it's just that much better

 

[Doc Harley]

I was using mobile 1 in everything until penzoil platnum came out,since it's just that much better

You mean "Ultra" platinum. That's what I use in 5w30. Whatever....lol.

 

[Fast]

You mean "Ultra" platinum. That's what I use in 5w30. Whatever....lol.

There both better platinum's just cheaper

 

[sideshowBob]

IMO...most important thing is to always use a premium synthetic oil on the 998s and change it regularly...0W30 or 5W30....cheep oil leads to big problem$
Recently most car manufactures have been dealing with major engine failure issues...common recommended oil 0W20...ultra high mileage recommended oil change intervals...duh...do you think!!!!!
Even my 6.7 HO Cummins has a stupid high mileage oil change interval and I still change the oil at 3000 to 5000 miles just like it it was back in the day.

 

[twyztid]

I am going to change the oil before we go but I am just going to use the 5w-30 Valvoline Advanced full synthetic oil that I already have. It will be changed again at the end of the season (or at least sometime before next season) and will only have 700-1000 miles on that oil. I might change to the 0w-30 Mobil 1 ESP for the next oil change after this one.