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Old 16-03-06, 01:49 PM   #1
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Default Want to Know About Engine Oil? - Check This Out

Hi All

For all those wondering which oil to use read this link.

www.turbodynamics.co.uk/oil_facts.htm

I just bought 5 Litres of GM Semi Synthetic 10W 40 for my SV650 as this oil meets API SL which exceeds the bikes requirements, but does it!
After reading this link I am not sure I am going to use it.

What do you all think?

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Old 16-03-06, 01:54 PM   #2
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One of the big factors regarding oil and engine wear is the frequency of change. Even a cheap oil changed at 3k miles is likely to give you better wear protection than an expensive oil changed at 6k. Ideally (and if your pocket supports it) then an expensive oil changed very regularly would perhaps be slightly better, but only slightly I suggest.

I've seen other reports on the web that have shown that Mobil 1 car oil did in fact maintain its viscosity better (over a period of time) than some leading bike oils.


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Old 16-03-06, 02:06 PM   #3
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Everything I've ever read about Mobil-1 suggests it's as good as Mobil claim, even other oil companies say it's good (usually). The article included above smacks too much of Silkolene marketing spin.

FWIW, I use the GM semi-synth 10W-40 in both my bikes - it's relatively cheap at circa £10/5L. One of the supposed advantages of synths is 'extended drain intervals'. I still change oil at the recommended mileage, usually under.
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Old 16-03-06, 04:31 PM   #4
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This guy seems to talk about the big three Kawasaki, Honda and Yamaha.
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Old 16-03-06, 04:43 PM   #5
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Everything I've ever read about Mobil-1 suggests it's as good as Mobil claim, even other oil companies say it's good (usually). The article included above smacks too much of Silkolene marketing spin.
I agree. Nothing against Silkolene, but that's flying the flag with knobs on.

I worked with an engineer who had been with an oil company (not Mobil) for some years, and he said that Mobil1 did indeed perform right at the top of the list in every respect. I use it in the cage (buy in French supermarkets at about half UK price ).
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Old 16-03-06, 05:56 PM   #6
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i bought the motul 5100 10w40 semi, any good? i usually use silkolene
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Old 16-03-06, 07:37 PM   #7
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i bought the motul 5100 10w40 semi, any good?
Its what I always used in my SV - never had any problems You can't beat it, 5 litres from Hein Gericke for £24.50 inc oil filter & air filter (but they still don't do air filters for the K3+ bikes )
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Old 16-03-06, 07:39 PM   #8
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i know, i had the carb model filter and its on ebay as we speak!
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i know, i had the carb model filter and its on ebay as we speak!
You know it makes sense
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Old 16-03-06, 08:06 PM   #10
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i bought the motul 5100 10w40 semi, any good?
Its what I always used in my SV - never had any problems You can't beat it, 5 litres from Hein Gericke for £24.50 inc oil filter & air filter (but they still don't do air filters for the K3+ bikes )
quite agree. have always used this deal and never any probs either
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