Engine Oils

[Pinaki]

Re: Engine Oils

They have cut down the permissable levels of additives containing zinc , phosphorus etc etc in the oil over time in conformance of new and newer environment regulations ... from older ( obsolete ) api class like SG to the the present SL and SM ratings . Some of this cleanup doesn't go well with the older engine designs we have too , particularly the gradual depletion of ZDDP in the newer oil types . Well this is as much I could gather from it .

[harish_gkumar]

Re: Engine Oils

They have cut down the permissable levels of additives containing zinc , phosphorus etc etc in the oil over time in conformance of new and newer environment regulations ... from older ( obsolete ) api class like SG to the the present SL and SM ratings . Some of this cleanup doesn't go well with the older engine designs we have too , particularly the gradual depletion of ZDDP in the newer oil types . Well this is as much I could gather from it .

So is it better to use a diesel engine oil that contain fair amount of zddp . Will this be better than sm sl rated oils ?

[nadz11.ns]

Re: Engine Oils

With all this discussion going about technical grading n all.. I want to add one thing.. If the manufacture thought it would be better to use diesel oils or any other, they would have mentioned it.. Well, its a personal choice what to use.. But still, why complicate things this much.. We do not ride Liter class bike running a peak power at all times.
Timely oil change with the recomended grade is all we need and our bikes will do great..

(not pointed towards anyone, just thought of expressing myself)

[Pinaki]

Re: Engine Oils

So is it better to use a diesel engine oil that contain fair amount of zddp . Will this be better than sm sl rated oils ?

Yes , and Yes .

With all this discussion going about technical grading n all.. I want to add one thing.. If the manufacture thought it would be better to use diesel oils or any other, they would have mentioned it.. Well, its a personal choice what to use.. But still, why complicate things this much.. We do not ride Liter class bike running a peak power at all times.
Timely oil change with the recomended grade is all we need and our bikes will do great ..

With smaller overhot engines pulling larger loads - frequently with one or more pillion rider , running on roads that need serious repairs , in hot climate and humid air , dusty & polluted environment , forced to creep in city traffic with frequent restarts and not maintained in ideal conditions of repairs - our bikes are way more stressed than large capacity bikes overseas that runs at speed on good roads and cool climate all the time . So do not take oil lightly , it's a vital element that demands some thought at least . I agree with the timely change and recomended grade part wholeheartedly .

[Night_Shade]

Re: Engine Oils

Yes , and Yes .

With smaller overhot engines pulling larger loads - frequently with one or more pillion rider , running on roads that need serious repairs , in hot climate and humid air , dusty & polluted environment , forced to creep in city traffic with frequent restarts and not maintained in ideal conditions of repairs our bikes are way more stressed than large capacity bikes overseas that runs at speed on good roads and cool climate all the time . So do not take oil lightly , it's a vital element that demands some thought at least . I agree with the timely change and recomended grade part wholeheartedly .

Very true bro..

[theironhorse99]

Cbr 250r

guys pour in suggestions for engine oil for cbr250r.
bikeis done close to 17k km and due to service at 18k..

have been using honda FS 10w-40.. looking for better option..

[psr]

Re: Cbr 250r

guys pour in suggestions for engine oil for cbr250r.
bikeis done close to 17k km and due to service at 18k..

have been using honda FS 10w-40.. looking for better option..

Shell Ultra will give you good experience it is a FS oil worth the price you pay....

[sinnerz2000]

Re: Cbr 250r

guys pour in suggestions for engine oil for cbr250r.
bikeis done close to 17k km and due to service at 18k..

have been using honda FS 10w-40.. looking for better option..

Shell ultra is good, u can also go for Motul 7100 or Motul 300v too.

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[theironhorse99]

Re: Cbr 250r

Shell Ultra will give you good experience it is a FS oil worth the price you pay....

thank you sir.. will start hunting for it in HYD...

Shell ultra is good, u can also go for Motul 7100 or Motul 300v too.

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thank you [MENTION=42743]sinnerz2000[/MENTION] will check for motul as well..

[bavlo]

Re: Engine Oils

Guys where in mumbai I can get genuine Shell brand engine oils? Tried many places but I m not getting shell...

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[Prith]

Re: Cbr 250r

thank you sir.. will start hunting for it in HYD...

No need to search hard... just visit any of the Shell outlets in Hyderabad ( Mythrivanam, Ministers Road, or Raidurgam - near Wells Fargo Building). All three places stock FS oils priced @900. Better than Motul in all parameter. Just make sure to flush your engine before you pour this in. Happy riding and hunting.

[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: Cbr 250r

guys pour in suggestions for engine oil for cbr250r.
bikeis done close to 17k km and due to service at 18k..

have been using honda FS 10w-40.. looking for better option..

I'd suggest you to use Motul 5100. It's SS and performs flawlessly. If you're considering fully synthetic, then try the Shell AX7 Ultra, or the Motul 3100 SS or 7100 or Petronas Sprinta 4000T FS

Cheers!
VJ

[sinnerz2000]

Re: Cbr 250r

I'd suggest you to use Motul 5100. It's SS and performs flawlessly. If you're considering fully synthetic, then try the Shell AX7 Ultra, or the Motul 3100 or 7100 or Petronas Sprinta 4000T

Cheers!
VJ

Motul 3100? I guess u mean 300v

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[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: Cbr 250r

Motul 3100? I guess u mean 300v

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Nah! Motul 3100 Gold, I've used it.

Cheers!
VJ

[sinnerz2000]

Re: Cbr 250r

Nah! Motul 3100 Gold, I've used it.

Cheers!
VJ

That oil is like 350 bucks, its FS?? I always thought its a mineral oil little better than Motul 3000.

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