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    Which engine oil to use, and front tyres.

    I purchased a Suzuki Gixxer SF last week, and I'm looking to change the engine oil. I don't know which engine oil is being used now. So I need suggestions as to which one to use. I don't ride on highways, only in the city. And since I stay in Bangalore, the temperature here is never over 30 degrees. I have no clue regarding mineral, synthetic and so on.

    Also, I'm looking to change the front tyre. Something that will be available on Amazon(since the sale will be here soon). There's the Michelin Pilot Sporty on the back, and I heard it's not good in wet conditions. So I don't want the same tyre on the front.
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    Re: Which engine oil to use, and front tyres.

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    • #3
      Re: Which engine oil to use, and front tyres.

      Originally posted by tremonade View Post
      I purchased a Suzuki Gixxer SF last week, and I'm looking to change the engine oil. I don't know which engine oil is being used now. So I need suggestions as to which one to use. I don't ride on highways, only in the city. And since I stay in Bangalore, the temperature here is never over 30 degrees. I have no clue regarding mineral, synthetic and so on.

      Also, I'm looking to change the front tyre. Something that will be available on Amazon(since the sale will be here soon). There's the Michelin Pilot Sporty on the back, and I heard it's not good in wet conditions. So I don't want the same tyre on the front.

      You should try AMSOIL 10W40.
      It is finaly in India now & its best synhetic oil that i know

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      • #4
        Re: Which engine oil to use, and front tyres.

        Originally posted by bhuvan.aneja View Post
        You should try AMSOIL 10W40.
        It is finaly in India now & its best synhetic oil that i know
        Damn, its so expensive. Can you suggest me cheaper options?

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        • #5
          Re: Which engine oil to use, and front tyres.

          Originally posted by tremonade View Post
          Damn, its so expensive. Can you suggest me cheaper options?
          its just for 750Rs/Quart

          You will not find 100% synthetic & imported Synthetic product cheaper then this even if you get it wont be group 4or group 5 based oil it will be group 3 based oil which is actualy mineral but companies have started marketing them as synthetic

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          • #6
            Re: Which engine oil to use, and front tyres.

            Originally posted by bhuvan.aneja View Post
            its just for 750Rs/Quart

            You will not find 100% synthetic & imported Synthetic product cheaper then this even if you get it wont be group 4or group 5 based oil it will be group 3 based oil which is actualy mineral but companies have started marketing them as synthetic
            Where is it Rs.750? It's around 1150 on Amazon and FK.

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            • #7
              Re: Which engine oil to use, and front tyres.

              Originally posted by tremonade View Post
              Where is it Rs.750? It's around 1150 on Amazon and FK.

              They have two product ranges in amsoil for every grade
              use the following link for other product

              its name is Amsoil Sae10W40 4T Performace Synthetic Engine Oil

              https://www.amazon.in/Amsoil-Sae10W40-Performace-Synthetic-Engine/dp/B074MY9SFB/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1531216619&sr=8-5&keywords=amsoil


              i have there complete price list i got it from there distributor i will just share

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              Originally posted by bhuvan.aneja View Post
              They have two product ranges in amsoil for every grade
              use the following link for other product

              its name is Amsoil Sae10W40 4T Performace Synthetic Engine Oil



              https://www.amazon.in/Amsoil-Sae10W40-Performace-Synthetic-Engine/dp/B074MY9SFB/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1531216619&sr=8-5&keywords=amsoil


              i have there complete price list i got it from there distributor i will just share


              Please find the complete price list of amsoil for your refernce
              I am using it in my car & bike as well.

              Product Description Pack MRP
              4W -Petrol Size
              Signature Series 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil 0.946 1050
              Signature Series 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil 3.78 3900
              SAE 5W-30 XL Synthetic Motor Oil 0.96 750
              SAE 5W-30 XL Synthetic Motor Oil 3.78 3000
              Signature Series 0W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil 0.96 1100
              SAE 0W-20 OE Synthetic Motor Oil 3.78 2800
              European Car Formula 5W-40 Classic ESP Synthetic Motor Oil*** 3.78 4600
              European Car Formula 5W-40 Classic ESP Synthetic Motor Oil*** 0.96 1000
              Synthetic 5W-40 I-ESP Euro Oil** 0.96 1200
              Dominator racing oil 0.4 1250
              Extreme Power 0W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil** 0.96 1400
              4W -Diesel
              5W-40 Max-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil** 0.96 975
              5W-40 Max-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil** 3.78 3900
              5W-40 Heavy-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil 3.78 2700
              5W-40 Heavy-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil 0.96 680
              2W oils
              20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil 0.96 1150
              20W-50 100% Synthetic 4T Performance 4-Stroke Motorcycle Oil** 0.96 750
              Synthetic Metric Motocycle oil 10W40 (MCF) 0.96 1150
              4T Performance Motorcycle oil 10W40** 0.96 800
              15W60 motor cycle oil 0.96 850
              Synthetic 10W30 Motorcycle Oil** 0.96 720
              Synthetic 15W50 Motorcycle Oil 0.96 980
              Synthetic 10W40 Scooter Oil 0.96 650
              Special Products
              Engine and Transmission Flush** 0.4 850
              DOT 3 & 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid** 0.4 600
              Dominator® DOT 4 Synthetic Racing Brake Fluid** 0.4 900
              Long life gear oil 75W90 0.4 1400
              Diesel Cetane Boost** 0.4 850
              P.i.® Performance Improver Gasoline Additive 0.4 1050
              Synthetic DCT Fluid 0.96 1500
              Brake & Parts Cleaner 0.4 500
              Synthetic Chain Lube** 0.4 600
              Synthetic Multi-Vehicle Power Steering Fluid** 0.4 620
              Dominator® Coolant Boost** 0.4 620
              Synthetic #10 Suspension Oil** 0.96 1200
              ORMD Diesel Injector Clean** 0.4 450
              ORMD Hvy Duty Metal Protector** 0.4 830
              Miracle Wash** 0.4 850
              Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant 3.78 1400
              Assembly Lube** 0.1 500

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              • #8
                Re: Which engine oil to use, and front tyres.

                Originally posted by bhuvan.aneja View Post
                They have two product ranges in amsoil for every grade
                use the following link for other product

                its name is Amsoil Sae10W40 4T Performace Synthetic Engine Oil



                https://www.amazon.in/Amsoil-Sae10W40-Performace-Synthetic-Engine/dp/B074MY9SFB/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1531216619&sr=8-5&keywords=amsoil


                i have there complete price list i got it from there distributor i will just share

                ----consecutive posts auto-merged-----





                Please find the complete price list of amsoil for your refernce
                I am using it in my car & bike as well.

                Product Description Pack MRP
                4W -Petrol Size
                Signature Series 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil 0.946 1050
                Signature Series 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil 3.78 3900
                SAE 5W-30 XL Synthetic Motor Oil 0.96 750
                SAE 5W-30 XL Synthetic Motor Oil 3.78 3000
                Signature Series 0W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil 0.96 1100
                SAE 0W-20 OE Synthetic Motor Oil 3.78 2800
                European Car Formula 5W-40 Classic ESP Synthetic Motor Oil*** 3.78 4600
                European Car Formula 5W-40 Classic ESP Synthetic Motor Oil*** 0.96 1000
                Synthetic 5W-40 I-ESP Euro Oil** 0.96 1200
                Dominator racing oil 0.4 1250
                Extreme Power 0W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil** 0.96 1400
                4W -Diesel
                5W-40 Max-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil** 0.96 975
                5W-40 Max-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil** 3.78 3900
                5W-40 Heavy-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil 3.78 2700
                5W-40 Heavy-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil 0.96 680
                2W oils
                20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil 0.96 1150
                20W-50 100% Synthetic 4T Performance 4-Stroke Motorcycle Oil** 0.96 750
                Synthetic Metric Motocycle oil 10W40 (MCF) 0.96 1150
                4T Performance Motorcycle oil 10W40** 0.96 800
                15W60 motor cycle oil 0.96 850
                Synthetic 10W30 Motorcycle Oil** 0.96 720
                Synthetic 15W50 Motorcycle Oil 0.96 980
                Synthetic 10W40 Scooter Oil 0.96 650
                Special Products
                Engine and Transmission Flush** 0.4 850
                DOT 3 & 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid** 0.4 600
                Dominator® DOT 4 Synthetic Racing Brake Fluid** 0.4 900
                Long life gear oil 75W90 0.4 1400
                Diesel Cetane Boost** 0.4 850
                P.i.® Performance Improver Gasoline Additive 0.4 1050
                Synthetic DCT Fluid 0.96 1500
                Brake & Parts Cleaner 0.4 500
                Synthetic Chain Lube** 0.4 600
                Synthetic Multi-Vehicle Power Steering Fluid** 0.4 620
                Dominator® Coolant Boost** 0.4 620
                Synthetic #10 Suspension Oil** 0.96 1200
                ORMD Diesel Injector Clean** 0.4 450
                ORMD Hvy Duty Metal Protector** 0.4 830
                Miracle Wash** 0.4 850
                Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant 3.78 1400
                Assembly Lube** 0.1 500
                So for how long can I use this oil before I need to change it?

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                • #9
                  Re: Which engine oil to use, and front tyres.

                  Originally posted by tremonade View Post
                  So for how long can I use this oil before I need to change it?
                  every product has different change intervals according to vehicle.

                  there 4wheeler oils have drain intervals upto 40k kms
                  in 2wheeler segment one of my friend has used it in his royal enfield upto 17000kms
                  there suggest 2x Oem interval on almost all bike

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                  • #10
                    Re: Which engine oil to use, and front tyres.

                    Originally posted by tremonade View Post
                    So for how long can I use this oil before I need to change it?
                    You can't use any oil beyond 8000 kms in your Suzuki as oil filter is recommended to be changed atleast every 8k. Otherwise, it will get clogged up. Usually people dont replace the filter alone and keep the old oil in - so thats ruled out. Instead of buying a costly synthetic at 1k and keeping it in for 6-8k kms, you can consider buying a good SS for around 0.5k and keep it in for 3-4 k kms. Replace filter everytime you change oil.
                    Originally posted by bhuvan.aneja View Post
                    every product has different change intervals according to vehicle.

                    there 4wheeler oils have drain intervals upto 40k kms
                    in 2wheeler segment one of my friend has used it in his royal enfield upto 17000kms
                    there suggest 2x Oem interval on almost all bike
                    Which 4 wheeler oil can do 40k - those Mobil 1's ?

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                    • #11
                      Re: Which engine oil to use, and front tyres.

                      Originally posted by ashwanth.r View Post
                      You can't use any oil beyond 8000 kms in your Suzuki as oil filter is recommended to be changed atleast every 8k. Otherwise, it will get clogged up. Usually people dont replace the filter alone and keep the old oil in - so thats ruled out. Instead of buying a costly synthetic at 1k and keeping it in for 6-8k kms, you can consider buying a good SS for around 0.5k and keep it in for 3-4 k kms. Replace filter everytime you change oil.Which 4 wheeler oil can do 40k - those Mobil 1's ?
                      I only ride 200kms in a month, so I guess I'll get one which costs around 500 bucks.

                      So yeah, which one would you recommend below 500 bucks?

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                      • #12
                        Re: Which engine oil to use, and front tyres.

                        Originally posted by tremonade View Post
                        I only ride 200kms in a month, so I guess I'll get one which costs around 500 bucks.

                        So yeah, which one would you recommend below 500 bucks?
                        If you ride only 200 kms a month approx, even a mineral changed every 2.5-3k will do. Also, since your running is less, keep on eye on the duration too. Say you use Shell AX7 - just replace it every 3000 kms or 6 months whichever comes first and your bike will be okay. Forgot to add in last post: stick to 10w-40. Oil filter is interchangable with RTR.

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                        • #13
                          Re: Which engine oil to use, and front tyres.

                          Complete synthetic oil is useful only for long continues runs and not meant to be used on bikes that does low kms because you may have to frequently keep a tab on oil levels. Stick to 10w40 grade. Try Motul or Shell semi-synthetic as it will be costing you Rs.400-500 and should last you 4-5k km or four months or one service cycle and I would suggest you to change oil at each service cycle rather than keeping old oil in the engine for very long.

                          Don't buy tyres online. I have found that most good discount you see online are tyres that have been in godown for many years or faulty batches. A long kept tyre hardens and such tyres can cause fatal fall when you brake hard. You need to buy tyres that are not more than 3 month old.

                          Note: Always search and read the existing forum material for the same questions instead of asking as that will reduce duplication. Look at : https://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcy...155-a-646.html
                          Last edited by prajnyan; 07-17-2018, 04:38 PM. Reason: Tyres
                          There are no short-cuts to any place worth going. So ride safe when you are treading uncharted roads.

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                          • #14
                            Re: Which engine oil to use, and front tyres.

                            Originally posted by tremonade View Post
                            I only ride 200kms in a month, so I guess I'll get one which costs around 500 bucks.

                            So yeah, which one would you recommend below 500 bucks?
                            Shell AX7 or Suzuki by Motul 10w40. Both will last around 2000-3000kms. No need to use synthetics.

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                            • #15
                              Re: Which engine oil to use, and front tyres.

                              Originally posted by tremonade View Post
                              I purchased a Suzuki Gixxer SF last week, and I'm looking to change the engine oil. I don't know which engine oil is being used now. So I need suggestions as to which one to use. I don't ride on highways, only in the city. And since I stay in Bangalore, the temperature here is never over 30 degrees. I have no clue regarding mineral, synthetic and so on.

                              Also, I'm looking to change the front tyre. Something that will be available on Amazon(since the sale will be here soon). There's the Michelin Pilot Sporty on the back, and I heard it's not good in wet conditions. So I don't want the same tyre on the front.
                              Use semi-synthetic oil or 10W40 fully synthetic oil as it will give combine effect of performance,mileage and smoothness. Coming to brands go for Motul, Shell Advance AX7 10W-40 4T 1 Litre , Castrol oil, Divyol oil, ELF India, this oil would surely improve your gixxer performance.

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