Engine Oils

[NitinGirish]

Can anybody help me find Servo Super 30 here in Bengaluru?

[insanebiker]

hey guys! i been using volvoline semi-synthetic since 4-6K KMS for my Pulsar200.
The performance have been good, an i am satisfied. Now just today my mechanic is giving me an offer of Castrol Active 4t 10W50 (its full synthetic) free with service. I want to go for it, it may be good but i have one doubt. In my next service if i switch back to semi-synthetic volvoline,, will it be a problem. will it affect my cluch??

Firstly there is NO xW50 oil from Castrol except Activ 4T Xtra.

Secondly Activ 4t is 20W40, and it IS a mineral.

Activ 4T Xtra is 20W50 , and a mineral too.

[eessa]

hi ppl help needed
i hav just bought p180 a new one
already done 1500 km in just 8 days
got cartrol racing filled in it

well some of ma frnd told me tht castrol racing is not givin good reviews
and i m also heddin for laddakh on 7 of aug with 8 frnd of mine
i m plannin to get ma bike 2 service done before i go

i m plannin to go for agip 4 t racing so tell me will it be good for such a harsh trip

[bhargava_sr]

Hi Friends,

I am currently using Castrol Power1 on my Unicorn and I am now planning to try Castrol Power1 Racing this time, however when i looked in Castrol website does not recommend this oil for Unicorn.
I also heard from Honda Showroom mechanic that Power1 Racing Oil in Unicorn is creating Clutch plate issues, I am not sure how far this is true.

Please let me know if I can use Castrol Power1 Racing in Unicorn and R15.

[velociraptor13]

hi ppl help needed
i hav just bought p180 a new one
already done 1500 km in just 8 days
got cartrol racing filled in it

well some of ma frnd told me tht castrol racing is not givin good reviews
and i m also heddin for laddakh on 7 of aug with 8 frnd of mine
i m plannin to get ma bike 2 service done before i go

i m plannin to go for agip 4 t racing so tell me will it be good for such a harsh trip

first and foremost a xw40 grade is not recommended for the p180.The recommended oil is XW50.

[velociraptor13]

Hi Friends,

I am currently using Castrol Power1 on my Unicorn and I am now planning to try Castrol Power1 Racing this time, however when i looked in Castrol website does not recommend this oil for Unicorn.
I also heard from Honda Showroom mechanic that Power1 Racing Oil in Unicorn is creating Clutch plate issues, I am not sure how far this is true.

Please let me know if I can use Castrol Power1 Racing in Unicorn and R15.

Didnt come across any review like that,i think you can use it without any trouble.

[insanebiker]

Hi Friends,

I am currently using Castrol Power1 on my Unicorn and I am now planning to try Castrol Power1 Racing this time, however when i looked in Castrol website does not recommend this oil for Unicorn.
I also heard from Honda Showroom mechanic that Power1 Racing Oil in Unicorn is creating Clutch plate issues, I am not sure how far this is true.

Please let me know if I can use Castrol Power1 Racing in Unicorn and R15.

Even i have heard about Castrols not being comfortable in Unicorns.

U can use Motul 300V 5W40.(Both for the Uni and the '15) Many of my friends are using it and they are happy. It can last 6k kms with just a top up.

[arvindraju]

just cross checking things out here

my avenger has completed the run of 2000 kms

which oil should i change over to ?

Motul 5100 15W50 or Motul 300V 15W50

which would be a better bet ?

[honda_vings]

urgent help plz ! !
Drained the oil today in my uni and refilled with a 1 litre valvoline champ 4t and when checked the level of engine oil using dipstick , the oil touches the top end(i.e. the upper level mark).
Is it necessary to drain some oil to bring down the level or its not a very big issue to worry about . . . ..?
draining procedure :
1.Warmed up the engine by 5-10 km ride .
2.Quickly drained the oil on center stand.
3.With ignition off , kicked the engine several times(30-40 times) to drain the complete possible old oil .

[velociraptor13]

urgent help plz ! !
Drained the oil today in my uni and refilled with a 1 litre valvoline champ 4t and when checked the level of engine oil using dipstick , the oil touches the top end(i.e. the upper level mark).
Is it necessary to drain some oil to bring down the level or its not a very big issue to worry about . . . ..?
draining procedure :
1.Warmed up the engine by 5-10 km ride .
2.Quickly drained the oil on center stand.
3.With ignition off , kicked the engine several times(30-40 times) to drain the complete possible old oil .

did you check the oil just after filling up without starting the engine?Run the engine for some time,then check the level.Btw if the level is on the upper mark then its quite fine.

[velociraptor13]

Even i have heard about Castrols not being comfortable in Unicorns.

U can use Motul 300V 5W40.(Both for the Uni and the '15) Many of my friends are using it and they are happy. It can last 6k kms with just a top up.

i have heard good reviews of motul but am unable to procure them in mumbai.Right now using petronas

[honda_vings]

no no no
i checked after riding a bit only (i.e. the proper way of measuring oil level as per manual) and thanx for declaring it as fine as i have ridden it enuff after that.
Neways , here comes an oil better then HONDA's genuine oil for UNICORN , i.e. VALVOLINE CHAMP 4T .
The bike is now running uber cool , smooth and better throtlle response in mid-range and top-range . In low-end i felt no difference at all. Engine noise is more silent , hence a little more like honda activa engine noise , but it feels good.
Just one doubt , this is the first time i replaced the oil myself , so i don't know wheather the A.S.S. people were honest with the oil replacements.
But in any case , valvoline performs more then expected.Just go 4 it neday.

[eessa]

first and foremost a xw40 grade is not recommended for the p180.The recommended oil is XW50.

so tell me which oil shall i go for
motul or shal i continue with castrol racing

[srinath34]

Hi guys,

Just got an oil change done on my Activa. Its now on Motul 300V 5w40. Ride has improved but its gets gruff beyond 40kmph. Maybe its due to change from mineral to semi-synth to fully synth. Lets see how it becomes after about 100-200 kms are done.

Cheers,
Srinath

[velociraptor13]

so tell me which oil shall i go for
motul or shal i continue with castrol racing

motul 300v 15w50,full synthetic,double ester.