Rocket 3 oil capacity

RockyIII said:

I will try to use full syn next time but it will be a pricey 240 in my currency, and that's for the affordable stuff. Reason I continued using a quality mineral like the Motul 3100 is because the 1st owner used nothing but mineral and his mechanic at the time said only to use mineral and not synthetic for two reasons, he said that if I changed to full syn. that it would start acting as a high detergent on the previously used mineral oil and also because I only do 3-4000 a year.
Now I'm even more confused than ever, not about which brand, but if I'm safe to switch. I really want to use full syn. I do change once a year but is it still worth the extra cost for 3-4000 km a year driving?

Should I use a flush before changing to full syn.?

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ski said:

Why is the dipstick so short in the rocket? Ever since I have been changing vehicle oil, the stick goes to the bottom of the oil pan in the engine.

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Wrecka said:

Still looking for an answer if the oil tank needs draining also , i have sighted the 3 sump type plugs that need to come out but is there one on the oil tank somewhere ?

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Captain Bob said:

Yeah, you are right about the truck oil. What do you think of the Rotella brand of synthetic Diesel oil?

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cardinal93 said:

I think waiting until 10k would be fine with today's synthetics. But there's more than just mileage to consider. Mine sits for 4.5 months here in the winter; tendered, covered, and uninsured. Since I can't ride it, I don't wanna get sad....so I rarely visit during the winter. If they sit that long without running, you should change the oil, which is why I change mine at the start of every season with only about 6-7k on the old oil.

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RockyIII said:

Hanso, I've always wondered about the safety of using a flushing product, have you always had good results with it? Also would it be safe to use STP injector cleaner?

I recently had an oil and filter change and the mechanic used exactly 5.5 litres which filled to the top mark. He used the same method, took all plugs out and let drain for a fair while.

I just use Motul 3100 20w50 cos I change every 3000 kms and can't justify the expense of full syn. here in Brazil. Motul 3100 (22 Reais or 11,50 dollars) Motul 5100 (38 Reais or 19,80 dollars) and that's with a strong exchange rate.

Cheers

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RockyIII said:

Hanso, I've always wondered about the safety of using a flushing product, have you always had good results with it? Also would it be safe to use STP injector cleaner?

I recently had an oil and filter change and the mechanic used exactly 5.5 litres which filled to the top mark. He used the same method, took all plugs out and let drain for a fair while.

I just use Motul 3100 20w50 cos I change every 3000 kms and can't justify the expense of full syn. here in Brazil. Motul 3100 (22 Reais or 11,50 dollars) Motul 5100 (38 Reais or 19,80 dollars) and that's with a strong exchange rate.

Cheers

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