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    Wrong Oil used

    I got a Pulsar 220 Dtsi
    I changed my oil to Motul 3000T 20w40
    I read later that 20w40 is not recommended and i should use
    20w50, should i change it immediately?
    will it cause any problems?
    which oil i should go for?
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    • #3
      Originally posted by Omi View Post
      I got a Pulsar 220 Dtsi
      I changed my oil to Motul 3000T 20w40
      I read later that 20w40 is not recommended and i should use
      20w50, should i change it immediately?
      will it cause any problems?
      which oil i should go for?
      Not a big problem. You can comfortably use it, but do change it early say by 1.5 kms, and in this period ride sanely and don't rip your bike. BTW How many kms old is your bike?
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      • #4
        50 kms done
        i read the mototune method he advised oil change after 20 miles or so

        after i went for 20W40 i have done 0.6 kms, when should i change the 20W40?


        the vendor told me its the best and i believed him
        i will change it on monday

        please advise me some oil that i can easily find....
        good companies like shell etc are not available in Nagpur easily

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        • #5
          I was in a lot of tension
          I thought i made a BIG mistake!
          i hope it doesn't affect the bike in anyway

          and also 1 more ques what Quantity of oil to put??

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          • #6
            your bike has done only 50 kms , change the oil back to the Mineral 20w50 oil by bajaj ASAP . follow run-in carefully and dont start thrashing the bike before 1500 kms .1.1 ltr is the quantity

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            • #7
              Omi ,If you are in doubt ,drain the oil and go for good mineral oil 20W50.Change the Oil Filter also.
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              • #8
                Originally posted by Puneet1 View Post
                your bike has done only 50 kms , change the oil back to the Mineral 20w50 oil by bajaj ASAP . follow run-in carefully and dont start thrashing the bike before 1500 kms .1.1 ltr is the quantity
                Thanks
                how much should i buy [quantity?]

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                • #9
                  Will There be any problem(s)?

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                  • #10
                    there shouldnt be any problems if engine does not get too hot but the 40 grade oil is less thicker and will provide lesser protection for the engine components .the fact that you are still in run-in should also be taken seriously . lastly why take a chance on your new bike for saving a few bucks .

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Puneet1 View Post
                      there shouldnt be any problems if engine does not get too hot but the 40 grade oil is less thicker and will provide lesser protection for the engine components .the fact that you are still in run-in should also be taken seriously . lastly why take a chance on your new bike for saving a few bucks .



                      i don't care for bucks i just want my bike to be safe i ....I was totally sacred thats y i asked will it cause any problems :-)
                      i read everything about the grade of the oil in the mean time!
                      I will change the oil asap .....Will have to refrain form riding it tomorrow....Will take care form next time.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Omi View Post
                        50 kms done
                        i read the mototune method he advised oil change after 20 miles or so

                        after i went for 20W40 i have done 0.6 kms, when should i change the 20W40?


                        the vendor told me its the best and i believed him
                        i will change it on monday

                        please advise me some oil that i can easily find....
                        good companies like shell etc are not available in Nagpur easily
                        Originally posted by Omi View Post
                        i don't care for bucks i just want my bike to be safe i ....I was totally sacred thats y i asked will it cause any problems :-)
                        i read everything about the grade of the oil in the mean time!
                        I will change the oil asap .....Will have to refrain form riding it tomorrow....Will take care form next time.

                        How and why did you put a oil bought by you, from the showroom, the SC has give you oil with a new bike?

                        Anyways, DO NOT WORRY, nothing will happen, don't waste money. Because its your first service, just change the oil at 300-400Kms. As it is you cannot ride at more than 5K RPM.

                        In fact I have used 20W40 few times on my previous P180 which also needs 20W50 and even ran for about 2K Kms.
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                        • #13
                          there's no scary problem here. If you are in run-in period and are not straining the engine by revving hard or runing for longer, no hell is going to break loose.

                          Motul 3000T has 20W50 also. You can use it. But you need 1.2 liters (I think) of oil to refill. You'd have to buy two cans ans use 1 full + 200ml from another. Or go to some SC where they use a good oil of the required grade (can be the PBK too ) and get it changed.

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                          • #14
                            I will change the oil back to mineral 20W50
                            now 1 last question

                            Will the mixing of different types of oil <companies too> cause any chemical locha??

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                            • #15
                              Go to Bajaj Service Centre and change the Oil.With My Last Pulsar 180 Oil Changes done in Service centre ,I think most service centres stocks Veedol 20W50 Oil Which is good.
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