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13-08-06, 08:48 AM

Is silkolene comp 4 the right oil for the SV?.......i picked it up accidentally, i meant to pick up the super 4

northwind · 13-08-06, 02:11 PM

Well, Silkolene say:

"Super 4 10W-40 and 20W-50
MC-Syn Technology - Molecularly Converted semi-synthetic 4-stroke engine oil for all modern motorcycles. Silkolene Super 4 is better than conventional mineral oils. It protects the engine and transmission with advanced additive chemistry from start to full power. API SF & SG, JASO MA.

Comp 4 10W-40, 15W-50 and 20W-50
Electrosyntec Technology - Synthetic ester based 4-stroke engine oils for all high performance motorcycles. Electrosyntec uses electrostatic forces to bond low friction molecules to stressed metal surfaces, releasing hidden power and ensuring long term performance retention. The exceptional stay-in-grade formulation protects engines and transmissions. Ester synthetics combat wear and friction on all critical load surfaces at high temperatures and during cold starts. API SG, SH & SJ, JASO MA. "

Am I any the wiser? No

Sounds like the Comp 4 is the higher grade, personally I always use semi-synth but I don't see this being a problem for you- unless that engine's on low miles?

14-08-06, 11:21 AM

Comp 4 is semi synth and is more than fine for your bike

northwind · 14-08-06, 11:34 AM

She's right you know. I was thrown by "Synthetic ester based" but that could be taken either way.

14-08-06, 12:02 PM

According to Northy's info, it looks like the comp 4 is a more modern oil as it has SH and SJ, which are later (and theoretically higher) API performance specs. So your oil will be fine. SG is also listed for this oil which IIRC is the quoted spec for the SV.

Cheers Keith

jambo · 14-08-06, 12:05 PM

Blimey, all those numbers mean something?

14-08-06, 12:55 PM

I made the same mistake on mine - works fine though. Nice colour.

14-08-06, 01:35 PM

Both Super 4 and comp 4 are perfectly ok for the SV. Super 4 is cheaper though and better budget wise for a road bike. I use the Comp 4 in my race SV. Shouldnt ever need a higher spec oil than that.

14-08-06, 08:01 PM

Cheers guys

13-08-06, 08:48 AM	#1
svrash Guest Posts: n/a	Quick oil questions Is silkolene comp 4 the right oil for the SV?.......i picked it up accidentally, i meant to pick up the super 4

13-08-06, 02:11 PM	#2
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Well, Silkolene say: "Super 4 10W-40 and 20W-50 MC-Syn Technology - Molecularly Converted semi-synthetic 4-stroke engine oil for all modern motorcycles. Silkolene Super 4 is better than conventional mineral oils. It protects the engine and transmission with advanced additive chemistry from start to full power. API SF & SG, JASO MA. Comp 4 10W-40, 15W-50 and 20W-50 Electrosyntec Technology - Synthetic ester based 4-stroke engine oils for all high performance motorcycles. Electrosyntec uses electrostatic forces to bond low friction molecules to stressed metal surfaces, releasing hidden power and ensuring long term performance retention. The exceptional stay-in-grade formulation protects engines and transmissions. Ester synthetics combat wear and friction on all critical load surfaces at high temperatures and during cold starts. API SG, SH & SJ, JASO MA. " Am I any the wiser? No Sounds like the Comp 4 is the higher grade, personally I always use semi-synth but I don't see this being a problem for you- unless that engine's on low miles? __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

14-08-06, 11:34 AM	#4
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	She's right you know. I was thrown by "Synthetic ester based" but that could be taken either way. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

14-08-06, 12:05 PM	#6
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Blimey, all those numbers mean something? __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

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14-08-06, 11:21 AM	#3
SV650Racer Guest Posts: n/a	Comp 4 is semi synth and is more than fine for your bike

14-08-06, 12:02 PM	#5
Well Oiled Guest Posts: n/a	According to Northy's info, it looks like the comp 4 is a more modern oil as it has SH and SJ, which are later (and theoretically higher) API performance specs. So your oil will be fine. SG is also listed for this oil which IIRC is the quoted spec for the SV. Cheers Keith

14-08-06, 12:55 PM	#7
SVeeedy Gonzales Guest Posts: n/a	I made the same mistake on mine - works fine though. Nice colour.

14-08-06, 01:35 PM	#8
SV650Racer Guest Posts: n/a	Both Super 4 and comp 4 are perfectly ok for the SV. Super 4 is cheaper though and better budget wise for a road bike. I use the Comp 4 in my race SV. Shouldnt ever need a higher spec oil than that.