Engine Oils

[vinay1552]

All the listed oils are good. (I would have gone with gulf, given the price )
currently using yamalube 20w40 (one of the smoothest feeling oil for my stunner) though costly at 270rs per liter.
why dont you try them all and make your own preferred choice.
btw, I think 1.3k to 1.5k kms change interval in quite frequent

yep i know its quite frequent as i dont like slagging in my bike as i often do drag race with friends and mine fz (2008) is now old nearly that why.. well want to know info about ) its price tag main???

[Honda_CBF]

yep i know its quite frequent as i dont like slagging in my bike as i often do drag race with friends and mine fz (2008) is now old nearly that why.. well want to know info about ) its price tag main???

that's again a very good oil. I'd say best (& value for money) in mineral oils in that grade. Last heard, it was near 220rs (Dec '11)
others can confirm its price..

[raj157]

should i stick to Gulf Pride 4T Plus (20W40)(190rs per lit) Mineral Oil or change to Elf Moto4 Gold (20W40)(240rs per liter) Mineral or Yamaha lube (20W40)(don't know new rate)

as my weekly diving condition is about 180 to 250 km per week and offen change my engine oil in 1300km to 1500km or in one month ..

Defnitely go for MOTUL 5100 15W 50. And let me tell you that its Synthetic and not full synthetic. Full Synthetic FS is not good for our FZ/FAZER. Results in clutch slippage. Use SS or Synthetics...Nothing and i literally noting can beat the performance and engine response you will get from Motul 5100. Motul 5100 is good for almost 4500kms minimum. Else go for yamalube SS15W50 for 3500km. Brother just use motul and feel the difference.

[paul.1911]

should i stick to Gulf Pride 4T Plus (20W40)(190rs per lit) Mineral Oil or change to Elf Moto4 Gold (20W40)(240rs per liter) Mineral or Yamaha lube (20W40)(don't know new rate)

as my weekly diving condition is about 180 to 250 km per week and offen change my engine oil in 1300km to 1500km or in one month ..

How did u get Gulf 20W40 just for Rs190??
I've purchased 900ml Gulf 4T Plus for Rs 230

[muztariq]

listed price on 900 ml bottle was 248 rs (habad tabad pic attached) sometime back.. If you are able to get it in 190.. Buy some 5-6 litres(or even more)

[Honda_CBF]

How did u get Gulf 20W40 just for Rs190??
I've purchased 900ml Gulf 4T Plus for Rs 230

gulf has two oils I think,
gulf pride 4T & gulf pride 4t plus
former is cheaper.
@ vinay,
plz confirm if you are talking about the 'plus' one.

[vinay1552]

gulf has two oils I think,
gulf pride 4T & gulf pride 4t plus
former is cheaper.
@ vinay,
plz confirm if you are talking about the 'plus' one.

gulf pride 4T for 190rs for 1liter which is pack in pouch

gulf pride 4t plus 20w40 for 240rs for 1 liter which is pack in can

gulf pride 4t plus 10w30 for 220rs for 900ml which is pack in can

[paul.1911]

gulf pride 4T for 190rs for 1liter which is pack in pouch

gulf pride 4t plus 20w40 for 240rs for 1 liter which is pack in can

gulf pride 4t plus 10w30 for 220rs for 900ml which is pack in can

The listed price in my Gulf pride 4T Plus 20w40 is Rs.248 @ 900ml
as per 240 for 1 lt it should be Rs 216 for 900ml
I got it for 230 and also a 10rs coupon inside
so its 220rs!

[paul.1911]

The company stated a drain interval of 10,000 kms
I doubt it . How much drain interval you people follow??

and which is the cheapest gear oil SAE 80 or 90 for oiling the Air filter??
which is lighter??

[Honda_CBF]

The company stated a drain interval of 10,000 kms
I doubt it . How much drain interval you people follow??

and which is the cheapest gear oil SAE 80 or 90 for oiling the Air filter??
which is lighter??

drain at 2-2.5 kms interval (max).
And for oiling airfilter, buy the cheapest you can buy, even if its a 2T oil. Afterall you need a supporting medium to trap dust & not to lubricate. right? (I use drained engine oil ) And I guess sae 80 is lighter.

[Pinaki]

Even for the simple purpose like oiling of the foam air filter element or drive-chain , buy a good SAE90 grade gear-oil like Servo or Castrol . Around Rs100 for 500ml bottle, should last you years . Or use mineral based 2T or a leftover mineral 20w40/20w50 oil (not used stuff) . Cheap / used oils just lacks the viscosity and drips off . If the oil is not sticky enough or doesn't stay on the foam at least for 2000 kms of riding ... it won't serve the purpose of trapping dirt for the length of use . This is something I found from my own mistakes and trials with various oils on the filter elements . Synthetic oils are unsuitable for use on foam air-filters .

[princesirohi]

^^ thats true. don't ever use "used engine oil" sae 90 is not very costly.

[Honda_CBF]

^^ prince ji & pinaki ji,
yet to come across with any sour experience using used oil on foam filter.
Even though, point well noted. Thanks for enlightening

[muztariq]

^^ prince ji & pinaki ji,
yet to come across with any sour experience using used oil on foam filter.
Even though, point well noted. Thanks for enlightening

can we put engine oil in the paper typre air filters present in fz series from yamaha?

https://www.xbhp.com/talkies/do-yourself/14574-cleaning-air-filter-fz.html

the air filter is supposed to be replaced every 12000 kms on an fz

[arjunb25]

guys need a advice currently done 6400 km got the engine oil changed with moto 4 gold 20w50 using it from the very beginning, let me tell u this that this oil is very good indeed serving me very nice but it only last good for 2500 km not more than that being a mineral oil the cost of this oil is 240rs. the gear are very smooth with it there are absolutely no doubt that this oil is bad or anything wonderfull oil. well my question is to ask u all should i go for motul 5100 15w50 or should i stick on with moto4gold itself.

do reply back shall await for your reply.