Engine Oils

[sinnerz2000]

Re: Engine Oils

How long does yamalube Semi synthetic oil 15W50 lasts?

I have done 2400kms using yamalube 15w50 SS

Which SS oil is best suited for FZ-S? motul or yamalube? Or any other brand?

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SS oils last between 3-4k km depending on usage. Motul 5100 is better than yamalube

[devils_friend]

Re: Engine Oils

How long does yamalube Semi synthetic oil 15W50 lasts?

I have done 2400kms using yamalube 15w50 SS

Which SS oil is best suited for FZ-S? motul or yamalube? Or any other brand?

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I personally dislike the Yamalube oils. They are pathetic. Motul is good and much better than Yamalube.

[xpranav]

Re: Engine Oils

Or any other brand?

Choose from Shell and Motul whichever is easily available

[sinnerz2000]

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How's valvoline?

[B7ACKTHORN]

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How's valvoline?

Valvoline is good stuff. Personally I'd rate Shell AX7 and Valvoline more or less on par.

I personally dislike the Yamalube oils. They are pathetic. Motul is good and much better than Yamalube.

That's strange. Of all the oils I've used, I feel Yamalube and Motul to be on par, if not the same, at least in the SS blend.

How long does yamalube Semi synthetic oil 15W50 lasts?

I have done 2400kms using yamalube 15w50 SS

Which SS oil is best suited for FZ-S? motul or yamalube? Or any other brand?

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You can stick to Yamalube, Motul 3100 or the Castrol Power1 (plastic can).

Cheers!
VJ

[devils_friend]

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That's strange. Of all the oils I've used, I feel Yamalube and Motul to be on par, if not the same, at least in the SS blend.


Cheers!
VJ

If its Motul Vs Yamalube, Motul surely wins. I have faced many issues with Yamalube. Both the oils, for FZ and R15 (personal view).

Cheerz!!

[B7ACKTHORN]

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If its Motul Vs Yamalube, Motul surely wins. I have faced many issues with Yamalube. Both the oils, for FZ and R15 (personal view).

Cheerz!!

Yes I understand. The reason is, Yamalube is the default standard most SVCs go, and that's one, and if you still ask my Victor which oil it liked, it'd just blindly say Yamalube. But that apart, what were teh problems you faced with Yamalube? Just curious.

Cheers!
VJ

[devils_friend]

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Yes I understand. The reason is, Yamalube is the default standard most SVCs go, and that's one, and if you still ask my Victor which oil it liked, it'd just blindly say Yamalube. But that apart, what were teh problems you faced with Yamalube? Just curious.

Cheers!
VJ

The heat produced could be felt easily. Gear shifts use to become real hard and cranky as time passed. If we dont change the oil at SVC, they question as if we have done some crime for not using it

(Review based after using other oils)

Cheerz!!

[hgps]

Re: Engine Oils

thanks guys. I think i should go for shell advance AX7 or motul 5100 SS. Is there anyway to find adulterated oil when buying from mobil shops? I always had engine oil replaced from SVC since my first service.

[sinnerz2000]

Re: Engine Oils

thanks guys. I think i should go for shell advance AX7 or motul 5100 SS. Is there anyway to find adulterated oil when buying from mobil shops? I always had engine oil replaced from SVC since my first service.

If you're buying shell oil then buy it from a shell bunk itself to be safe, and if you're buying Motul then check their website for a list of authorized sellers in your city.

[raja_roadster]

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My mechanic is suggesting me to go for total quartz 20w50 (btw i ride a unicorn)is it good was using gulf oil from the day one it has run 10k kms ; someone do throw some light , as i dont have much idea about total

[sinnerz2000]

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My mechanic is suggesting me to go for total quartz 20w50 (btw i ride a unicorn)is it good was using gulf oil from the day one it has run 10k kms ; someone do throw some light , as i dont have much idea about total

20w50 is an overkill for unicorn, do not use any oil over 20w40 on your bike. Suitable oil grades for unicorn are 10W30, 10W40 and 20W40.

[devils_friend]

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My mechanic is suggesting me to go for total quartz 20w50 (btw i ride a unicorn)is it good was using gulf oil from the day one it has run 10k kms ; someone do throw some light , as i dont have much idea about total

Total as a brand is really good. The only issue you would face is, getting original product. You ran 10k on one single oil?

Cheerz!!

[B7ACKTHORN]

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thanks guys. I think i should go for shell advance AX7 or motul 5100 SS. Is there anyway to find adulterated oil when buying from mobil shops? I always had engine oil replaced from SVC since my first service.

It is real hard, but make sure you get from reputed filling stations to avoid the drama. Avoid loner stations with oils full of dust settled on them, that gives you an idea of the inventory and how they refresh them. Just check the can underneath if it's made by VIPUL then you can be rest assured it's genuine.

My mechanic is suggesting me to go for total quartz 20w50 (btw i ride a unicorn)is it good was using gulf oil from the day one it has run 10k kms ; someone do throw some light , as i dont have much idea about total

You mechanic must be bonkers. QUARTZ is a call engine oil, and it should no way be used in a motorcycle engine oil. And using a car engine oil on a motorcycle will cause adverse affects. Best is stick to the manufacturer recommended if you don't get the oil you see. If you have a bullet then stick with higher grade Motul or Castrol and Shell MA approved oils, never QUARTZ.

Cheers!
VJ

[Rakesh Rok]

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thanks guys. I think i should go for shell advance AX7 or motul 5100 SS. Is there anyway to find adulterated oil when buying from mobil shops? I always had engine oil replaced from SVC since my first service.

It is very hard to find that out. . . But one small piece of advice is that if you are buying shell, best buy it from their fuel station where they sell it there or go for a reputed and well known dealer in your city for both Shell and Motul. . . Motul I haven't used but Shell Advance is one good oil that I use for my bike and really love it. . .

Cheers!!!

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My mechanic is suggesting me to go for total quartz 20w50 (btw i ride a unicorn)is it good was using gulf oil from the day one it has run 10k kms ; someone do throw some light , as i dont have much idea about total

Don't use it, best is use Shell Advance AX7 for your bike, that'd be perfect and that's what I am using on my Unicorn from quite some time and really happy with it. . . @sinnerz2000 is 20w50 not recommended for unicorn . . . I was thinking of trying out the fully synthetic of shell, which is I think 15w50, so what do you suggest. . ?

Cheers!!!