The 996 tends to burn off the thinner 10W40 oil, the Ducati 2000 Tech poster actually lists Shell Ultra 20W50 for the 996, my preference is for Silkolene 15W50 in my 996, I know others use Motul V300 15W50 and don't seem to suffer the drop in oil level you get with the thinner oil Checkout the Desmo Due Paddock on Facebook |