Shell Advance 4T Ultra 15w 50 oil

Discussion in 'Ducati General Discussion' started by ResB1199, Jul 2, 2013.

  1. Is there anywhere who stocks this oil at all. I can of course order it online, but is anyone aware of anywhere I can go pick some up? Preferably in North/South Yorkshire. 200 miles on the clock and the oil level is on the minimum! Is that right?
     
    #1 ResB1199, Jul 2, 2013
  2. Ordered some online...
     
    #2 ResB1199, Jul 2, 2013
  3. Is that 200 miles from full oil level to empty???because that would be extreme cause for concern,or quite an evident oil leak.
    what bike,how old etc.
     
    #3 michel couque, Jul 2, 2013
  4. I used Silkolene in my SPS and I only got some ridiculously low level of miles using this oil as well, I used semi synthetic though I wont be using it again!
     
    #4 Red998, Jul 3, 2013
  5. #5 mentalist, Jul 3, 2013
  6. The bike is a Panigale S and brand new, and although I was told where to check the oil I never really took much notice. I assumed that having just been PDI'd it would be right.

    I'll speak with the dealer this morning and see what he has to say.

    I was hoping to go to Barton Bike Night tonight so wanted to try and get some oil just to top it up a little. The oil I ordered online will take a few days so I may sit this one out.

    Thanks for the info guys, appreciate it.
     
    #6 ResB1199, Jul 3, 2013
  7. If the bike is brand new, the oil may be clearer (a lack of desposits), It was certainly that way with my car
     
    #7 mattmccabebrown, Jul 3, 2013
  8. Spoke to the dealer who said I should be checking oil when the engine is warm. I'm sure the manual says to check it when it's cold.

    I always thought oil got thinner when warm. The dealer says oil expands when it's warm.

    Better read the manual again I guess.
     
    #8 ResB1199, Jul 3, 2013
  9. Hot engine or cold when the level was taken?
     
    #9 abmatt2002, Jul 3, 2013
  10. It was cold. Ill run it tonight hopefully, let it settle for 5 mins then read it again.
     
    #10 ResB1199, Jul 3, 2013
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  11. I'd speak to your dealer, but some oil usage during running is to be expected I'd say. I do remember the first panis did use a bit and smoke too during running in.
     
    #11 abmatt2002, Jul 3, 2013
  12. Yeah the dealer did say that it's possible that some oil would be used during run-in. Just checked the manual and it says to check whilst cold. Irritates me that the dealer said to check it when warm. So who's right, dealer or the Manufacturer?

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    #12 ResB1199, Jul 3, 2013
  13. Very interesting,sorry to go a bit off thread but I recently changed from rock oil to silkolene,when using rock oil I never used a drop between oil changes ,now on silkolene I am using about 300 mls per 800-1000 miles,but has just gone past 40000 miles so I was getting worried,seems that it could just be the brand of oil?Hope so,time for another oil change so will go back to rock oil and see.
     
    #13 michel couque, Jul 3, 2013
  14. Well checked the level again tonight after a short run. Oh look the level is lower. Manual 1 dealer 0. :frown:
     
    #14 ResB1199, Jul 3, 2013
  15. Quite honestly,the oil level will reasonably accurate after say 5 mins at rest after a ride.
     
    #15 michel couque, Jul 4, 2013
  16. #16 AndyW, Jan 27, 2014
  17. #17 andyb, Jan 27, 2014
  18. Thanks but 15w50 for me, yes 10w40 is cheaper......see discussion in the thread linked to in my last post.
     
    #18 AndyW, Jan 27, 2014
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