which engine oil? - SV650.org

02-03-08, 11:58 AM

Just gone out, and noticed no oil in the window, done about 6 miles, i doubt any damage could have happen in that time, but need fill up pronto.
wonder who's going to be first; me in the manual, or the forum experts?

ta muchly

02-03-08, 03:57 PM

ok, I see you're all out riding, and Mark is taking elongated nap

I bought a castrol something or other, as recommended by the manual, but almost 2l went in!

, is my engine and gear box damaged? HELP PLS!!

rictus01 · 02-03-08, 06:12 PM

Hi Monica, Errrrrrr.....Naughty girl, should be checked frequently (everyday, or at least every couple of hundred miles), and as to oil 10/40 semi synthetic will do nicely, fill it but make sure not to over fill it.

as to damage, well hopefully not, but a bit late now I'm afraid, is it making any strange noises from the engine at all ? if you are worried then get someone you trust to have a listen.

Hopefully you caught it in time, but make it part of your weekly checks or your next post could well be "where can I get a new engine" and we wouldn't want that.

Cheers Mark.

02-03-08, 07:29 PM

ta Mark, no strange noises as yet

. I didn't realise it can eat up oil like that, and the git who sold me the bike said, it should be ok till it's next service

TSM · 02-03-08, 07:32 PM

well, did the 2l go in while the bike was on its sidestand or when it was level.

rictus01 · 02-03-08, 07:50 PM

unfortunately, not even the manufacturors can tell how a bike will be used and what tempreture ranges it'll go through, so a bike will burn more or less oil at different times, which is why it's important to check regularly, service intervels are a benchmark, subsiquent to those daily or welkly checks, tyres, tyre pressures, fluids (oil/water and hydrolic), a quick 10 minutes each week is probably all most people will need.

Cheers Mark.

02-03-08, 08:32 PM

That reminds me, i need oil.

02-03-08, 10:13 PM

I get the spec from the workshop manual then trott off down to the local motor factors and buy the cars equivalent. The tech spec is totally the same and its like ten quid cheaper than the Suzuki dealership. I even contaced Comma direct and asked if the spec matched what I needed and yes it did. Had a Hornet a GSXR a Buell and the SV now and never had a problem at all.

flymo · 03-03-08, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSM

well, did the 2l go in while the bike was on its sidestand or when it was level.

Just what I was thinking, 2L is nearly the full engine oil requirement. make sure its checked witht eh bike upright as you can do serious damage with too much oil....especially 2L worth!

TSM · 03-03-08, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flymo_racer

Just what I was thinking, 2L is nearly the full engine oil requirement. make sure its checked witht eh bike upright as you can do serious damage with too much oil....especially 2L worth!

3.1L is the SV req i think, i know i had to put a load in my bike yesterday, but only about 500ml, but i know my SV looses oil though a few seals.

02-03-08, 11:58 AM	#1
laMon Guest Posts: n/a	which engine oil? Just gone out, and noticed no oil in the window, done about 6 miles, i doubt any damage could have happen in that time, but need fill up pronto. wonder who's going to be first; me in the manual, or the forum experts? ta muchly

02-03-08, 03:57 PM	#2
laMon Guest Posts: n/a	Re: which engine oil? ok, I see you're all out riding, and Mark is taking elongated nap I bought a castrol something or other, as recommended by the manual, but almost 2l went in! , is my engine and gear box damaged? HELP PLS!!

02-03-08, 06:12 PM	#3
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: which engine oil? Hi Monica, Errrrrrr.....Naughty girl, should be checked frequently (everyday, or at least every couple of hundred miles), and as to oil 10/40 semi synthetic will do nicely, fill it but make sure not to over fill it. as to damage, well hopefully not, but a bit late now I'm afraid, is it making any strange noises from the engine at all ? if you are worried then get someone you trust to have a listen. Hopefully you caught it in time, but make it part of your weekly checks or your next post could well be "where can I get a new engine" and we wouldn't want that. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

02-03-08, 07:29 PM	#4
laMon Guest Posts: n/a	Re: which engine oil? ta Mark, no strange noises as yet. I didn't realise it can eat up oil like that, and the git who sold me the bike said, it should be ok till it's next service

02-03-08, 07:32 PM	#5
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Re: which engine oil? well, did the 2l go in while the bike was on its sidestand or when it was level. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

02-03-08, 07:50 PM	#6
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: which engine oil? unfortunately, not even the manufacturors can tell how a bike will be used and what tempreture ranges it'll go through, so a bike will burn more or less oil at different times, which is why it's important to check regularly, service intervels are a benchmark, subsiquent to those daily or welkly checks, tyres, tyre pressures, fluids (oil/water and hydrolic), a quick 10 minutes each week is probably all most people will need. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

02-03-08, 08:32 PM	#7
ASM-Forever Guest Posts: n/a	Re: which engine oil? That reminds me, i need oil.

02-03-08, 10:13 PM	#8
SV-net Guest Posts: n/a	Re: which engine oil? I get the spec from the workshop manual then trott off down to the local motor factors and buy the cars equivalent. The tech spec is totally the same and its like ten quid cheaper than the Suzuki dealership. I even contaced Comma direct and asked if the spec matched what I needed and yes it did. Had a Hornet a GSXR a Buell and the SV now and never had a problem at all.

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