Re: [ST] Triumph Mobil 1 vs. Golden Spectro?

["Joe Zaccaria" <jzaccaria@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Scott,

I don't really see the use of Golden Spectro as a problem but  I would most
definitely contact Triumph to see if it impacts your warranty.  Relative to
the dealer's statement that they are exactly the same, I would answer only
if they are bottled on the same production line.  There are several brands
of products that have different manufacturer names on the packaging but are
produced in the same facility.  Dow make anti-freeze and fills jugs with
Prestone, Havoline, etc. printed on them on the same line.  Mobil make Mobil
1 in their facility in Beaumont, TX.  I don't know if they fill Golden
Spectro containers there or not.  The Spectro people have historically been
custom blenders specializing in motorcycle applications.

Frankly, although I think the Mobil product is a good one.  I would be more
apt to trust the Spectro people.
This would be a goood research project to take on.  I'll see what I can find
out.

Zac
'00 Sprint Blue
Kingwood, TX
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Inman" <scott__inman@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2001 7:03 AM
Subject: [ST] Triumph Mobil 1 vs. Golden Spectro?


> Hi everyone.
>
> I had my bike serviced after 500 miles by a Triumph dealer.  I found out
> that instead of using the designated Triumph Mobil 1 oil, he used Golden
> Spectro's 100% 'top of the line' synthetic, and stated that they are
> 'exactly the same oil' as Mobil puts out.  Well, that sounds good, and I
> know many more people use Golden Spectro over Mobil 1 in motocross, but
it's
> been in the back of my mind for awhile now.
>
> Being a fan of religiously following what the manual states, I began to
> worry.  I may be making a big deal out of nothing but pondered:
>
> 1.  Should I keep using golden spectro from now on instead of Mobil 1?
>
> 2.  Should I dump the Spectro and put Mobil 1 in right away?
>
> 3.  Would it be harmful to the ST engine to switch from one kind of oil to
> another?
>
> I'd really feel more comfortable knowing what you all felt.  I think I
want
> to wait until the next oil change and then go exclusively with Mobil 1 as
> the manual states.  Hell, I'll buy the oil for the dealer to use next time
> if I have to!
>
> Please chime on if you have any experience/knowledge on this issue.
>
> Scott
> 01' Sprint ST (blue)
>
> P.S.  FYI:  The dealer said he uses Golden Spectro vs. Mobil 1 because you
> have to buy Mobil 1 in enormous shipments, and many times he's received
> crates of the oil damaged.  <*shrug*>
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