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Zane
Posted on Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 12:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm getting ready to change the oil in my son's Suzuki GS500. Being kind of cheap, I'm considering just getting Walmart brand Super Tech 10W-40. Does anyone know who Walmart sources Super Tech oil from?

Thanks
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Sifo
Posted on Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 12:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I would be more concerned about the API specs it meets than who makes it.
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Zane
Posted on Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 01:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That's why I'm considering it. The manual requires an API of SJ. The Super Tech is rated SN SM and SL.

I was just curious as to the real manufacturer.
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Sifo
Posted on Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 01:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Looks like it exceeds requirements. Use it and don't worry about who made it. It really won't affect the science behind the rating anyway.
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Zane
Posted on Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 01:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

True.
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Reepicheep
Posted on Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 01:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Rotella T might mess with the clutch less, and probably isn't much more expensive.
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Rwven
Posted on Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 01:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If it says energy saving on the API label do not use it. Go with the Rotella T like Reepicheep says, I use it in my KLR and it works great.
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Zane
Posted on Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 01:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

True, it does exceed the requirements. Just woundering was all. I did verify the Super Tech is NOT Energy Conserving. Good point to note Rwven.

Well, I'm off for a little torque therapy. Got an easy ride planned. Starting in Yuma up US 95 through the Yuma Proving Grounds to Quartzsite. West on I-10 to Blythe, CA and then CA State Road 78 back down to Yuma. Easy ride of maybe 150 miles total. More just a sight seeing tour and a tune up for some longer rides I would like to do.

TTFN


(Message edited by Zane on October 27, 2012)
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Buellmeister57
Posted on Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 06:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The company I work for makes the Super Tech for Wal-Mart. We also make oil for Auto Zone, Advance, Tractor Supply, Pep Boys and several other private labels. It's good oil.
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Zane
Posted on Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 07:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Buellmeister,

That's good to know. Thanks.

Just got back from my ride. Just under 200 easy miles in about 4 1/2 hours. Great desert views and some nice mountain views in the distance.

(Message edited by Zane on October 27, 2012)
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