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mcgrimes
16-08-10, 08:46 AM
Hi guys, so my SV650 S on an 06 has pretty low oil. Its coming upto 3100 miles. It had its low mile services so must of been serviced at either 1500 or 2500 miles. Is it okay to top the oil up?
It was serviced at the main dealer so would it be safe to presume they used the same oil as stated in the manual?
yorkie_chris
16-08-10, 09:14 AM
Yes, you can mix most oils safely for top ups anyway. Use 10w40 semi
mcgrimes
16-08-10, 10:53 AM
Thanks chris, i recently bought a set of paddock stands so an oil change would of been an option to do myself, but i couldnt imagine it needing one. Ill just do the top up me thinks.
Cheers.
yorkie_chris
16-08-10, 10:56 AM
You don't need any stands to change oil, just a 14mm ring spanner
mcgrimes
16-08-10, 10:58 AM
i just meant for accessibility :)
But kudos on the on the required tool!
yorkie_chris
16-08-10, 11:01 AM
It is actually easier on sidestand IMO, tips bike over so you are sure to get all oil out, and tips filler cap up so it is easier to pour in with no spills
mcgrimes
16-08-10, 11:36 AM
Ive gotta ask, does it take part synthetic oil? Im sure i read something a while ago regarding sv's and synthetic oils.
Otherwise, i found this.
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_26 3777_langId_-1_categoryId_165507
semi-synthetic oil is part synthetic, same same
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