Lucas 10w60 synthetic oil

[legarem]

Hello. Last week, I did an oil and filter change to my R1200RT 2013. Normally, I used Mobil1 15W50 but this time I bought Lucas synthetic 10W60.

Since I did the oil change, I have the impression I hear more the cam chain tensioner when the bike revs near 2000 RPM or during deceleration.  Am I dreaming or this kind of oil viscosity could do this ?  Thanks.

 

[dirtrider]

12 minutes ago, legarem said:

Hello. Last week, I did an oil and filter change to my R1200RT 2013. Normally, I used Mobil1 15W50 but this time I bought Lucas synthetic 10W60.

Since I did the oil change, I have the impression I hear more the cam chain tensioner when the bike revs near 2000 RPM or during deceleration.  Am I dreaming or this kind of oil viscosity could do this ?  Thanks.

 

Afternoon legarem

 

If the chain tensioners are working correctly then it shouldn't make much difference. 

 

If  ( big if here)  the oil does make a difference then it might be more due to new oil vs older slightly sheared down oil.

[legarem]

Thanks a lot DR. Your answer as always are THE BEST information source. 

[nortonman70]

Might want to take a look at Bob the oil guys website, lots of postings of noises based on different oils and viscosity, as well as regular vs semi vs full synthetic.

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/