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09-05-09, 06:28 PM
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mixing oil brands
acceptable or not? I've got leftovers of different motorcycle oil brands, enough for an oil change. They're both 10W40, semi-synthetic, motorcycle oil. Is there any reason why i shouldn't combine the oils?
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09-05-09, 06:33 PM
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Re: mixing oil brands
I'm wondering the same for exactly the same reason.
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09-05-09, 06:43 PM
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Re: mixing oil brands
I've used different brands in an emergency, like yourself plenty of bits leftover, but didn't know what to do with them. Taken a few bits for my leaky bike on long journeys and got rid of it that way.
I just decided both bikes needed an oil change and had a go at Halfrouds own brand, as its cheap at 23quid for five litres..... and a free 20 quid screwdriver set, last month  I personally am a bit finiky and won't be stuffing different makes in there again, now I'm down to one litre spare.
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09-05-09, 07:07 PM
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Re: mixing oil brands
don't see why not. How many miles on the bike?
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09-05-09, 08:06 PM
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Re: mixing oil brands
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Normally use HG cheap stuff at £14 for 4 litres, but this time, couldn't find a reason to go all the way to preston or manchester, so bought a different brand locally for £20. Now I've got enough oil left over for another change, in approximately equal quantities. My bike doesn't use much oil so saving it for top-ups isn't really necessary.
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09-05-09, 08:09 PM
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Re: mixing oil brands
go for it. Won't make much of a difference as the engine is well bedded in and it's the right type of oil.
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10-05-09, 11:50 AM
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Re: mixing oil brands
All modern detergent oils are mix friendly, even different grades or types.
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10-05-09, 11:55 AM
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Re: mixing oil brands
Thanks chaps. You've saved me £20, and helped the environment
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