Oil change opinions please - SV650.org

13-01-11, 01:53 PM

Hi all,

I changed the oil and filter a week or so ago. The oil is now very black and looks like it is due for a change again. Due to the weather I have only done about 300 miles since the change. The drain plug and filter were off for about an hour and it was on level ground. I used a genuine Suzuki filter and Putoline DX4 oil. I do not know when the oil was changed before this but I do know that the bike has only covered around 1,300 miles since 2006 so it would not surprise me if it had not been done for a while!! The bike starts and runs fine.

No polls here but I am tempted to change the oil again. Would you agree or not? If you agree would you use some kind of flush first? Would you also change the filter again?

Cheers.

maviczap · 13-01-11, 02:16 PM

No, there's always going to be some oil left in the heads and galleries, so it'll change the colour of the new oil quickly.

I'd be more concerned if it was using oil, or black smoke was coming out of the exhaust.

IMHO its normal, so don't bother changing the oil & filter until the next service

13-01-11, 02:20 PM

I changed my oil & filter for some that was red (can't remember the name of it) and surprisingly mine's still red after 1000 miles or so after the change... so it sounds like we're poles apart.

13-01-11, 02:21 PM

Agreed. My nice red oil I put in my bike has gone black by the time I get home from work after a fresh oil change. Just make sure you do regular oil changes at the correct times as per normal servicing schedule.

Paul the 6th · 13-01-11, 02:23 PM

think it's more about the oil being abused over a long period of time (molecular structure/detergents being burned off etc) rather than the colour of it...

_Stretchie_ · 13-01-11, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maviczap

No, there's always going to be some oil left in the heads and galleries, so it'll change the colour of the new oil quickly.

IMHO its normal, so don't bother changing the oil & filter until the next service

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stig

Just make sure you do regular oil changes at the correct times as per normal servicing schedule.

+ 2

Biker Biggles · 13-01-11, 02:30 PM

If Id just spent £20 on some new oil Id want my moneys worth out of it.The best advice with oil is to regularly check the level in the sight glass.

13-01-11, 02:53 PM

Cheers guys. I know it sounds stupid but didn't know if it needed a flush.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biker Biggles

If Id just spent £20 on some new oil Id want my moneys worth out of it.The best advice with oil is to regularly check the level in the sight glass.

I agree with this but cheaper that a big bang between my legs.

13-01-11, 02:58 PM

So guys... why is mine still red?!

13-01-11, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B1k3R

I agree with this but cheaper than a big bang between my legs.

Yep, don't think you can get much for £20 quid in that department nowadays. £50 is more the starting point isn't it?

13-01-11, 01:53 PM	#1
B1k3R Guest Posts: n/a	Oil change opinions please Hi all, I changed the oil and filter a week or so ago. The oil is now very black and looks like it is due for a change again. Due to the weather I have only done about 300 miles since the change. The drain plug and filter were off for about an hour and it was on level ground. I used a genuine Suzuki filter and Putoline DX4 oil. I do not know when the oil was changed before this but I do know that the bike has only covered around 1,300 miles since 2006 so it would not surprise me if it had not been done for a while!! The bike starts and runs fine. No polls here but I am tempted to change the oil again. Would you agree or not? If you agree would you use some kind of flush first? Would you also change the filter again? Cheers.

13-01-11, 02:16 PM	#2
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: Oil change opinions please No, there's always going to be some oil left in the heads and galleries, so it'll change the colour of the new oil quickly. I'd be more concerned if it was using oil, or black smoke was coming out of the exhaust. IMHO its normal, so don't bother changing the oil & filter until the next service __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

13-01-11, 02:20 PM	#3
Reeder Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oil change opinions please I changed my oil & filter for some that was red (can't remember the name of it) and surprisingly mine's still red after 1000 miles or so after the change... so it sounds like we're poles apart.

13-01-11, 02:21 PM	#4
Stig Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oil change opinions please Agreed. My nice red oil I put in my bike has gone black by the time I get home from work after a fresh oil change. Just make sure you do regular oil changes at the correct times as per normal servicing schedule.

13-01-11, 02:23 PM	#5
Paul the 6th Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 4,790	Re: Oil change opinions please think it's more about the oil being abused over a long period of time (molecular structure/detergents being burned off etc) rather than the colour of it... __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012 - You were awesome Cbf600, sv650, sv1000, gsxr 750 srad, KTM adventure 950, gsxr 750 k1, gsxr 750 srad, fazer 1000, zx9r ninja..

13-01-11, 02:30 PM	#7
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,068	Re: Oil change opinions please If Id just spent £20 on some new oil Id want my moneys worth out of it.The best advice with oil is to regularly check the level in the sight glass. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

13-01-11, 02:58 PM	#9
Reeder Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oil change opinions please So guys... why is mine still red?!

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