Engine Oils

[maraque]

Re: Engine Oils

Guys I have been wanting to switch to Motul in my Thunderbird500 from the RE's liquid gun oil they use at the ASC. I had a few doubts regarding the same.
1. Is it advised to complete the run in with mineral oil? My bike has already clocked 1800kms on the company's default oil.
2. How much difference do semi synthetic and fully synthetic oils make?
3. Do I need to fully drain out the engine? I mean except for the normal drain plug removal is there any extra procedure required?
4. Which oil should I go for? I was reading the thread and wanted know between Motul 7100 and 300v. Or any other recommended brand?

Thanks in advance!

You could try the the LubeMatch function of the respective Oil Manufacturers.

For example: Product recommendation

[Jith_in]

Re: Engine Oils

If you're from Kollam I can guide you to a store that sells AX5, else just let me know when you find a place that sells AX7

And regarding Motul 5100 it costs around 500, better get AX7 its 375 or less, depending on the shop. And different bikes work well with different oils.





Sent from my Nokia Lumia 720 using Tapatalk

[MENTION=20978]ashwin[/MENTION]prakas Brother... in kollam where can i get motul or shell engine oil? And whats about honda throttle 10w30 fs.. Is it good for cbz xtreme?

Sent from my Canvas A76 using xBhp Connect mobile app

[ashwinprakas]

Re: Engine Oils

@ashwinprakas Brother... in kollam where can i get motul or shell engine oil? And whats about honda throttle 10w30 fs.. Is it good for cbz xtreme?

Sent from my Canvas A76 using xBhp Connect mobile app

Mobil1,Shell AX5 and Shell Rimula R3x you can get at the store on the right of the IOC bunk, opposite to Upasana Hospital, on the left of the same bunk there's a shop that sells Petronas oils. And if you go straight towards beach, just before the bridge on the right side is a Shop where you can get OEM oils as well, they had Shell Ultra and a even a few from Wurth, Savsol etc.

And as for Motul, you can get all of them at NN Autoconnect after entering beach road, you have to go past the scrap dealers, there'll you'll see the shop.

As for AX7, im still searching for it. :'(

[paradoxx]

Re: Engine Oils

You could try the the LubeMatch function of the respective Oil Manufacturers.

For example: Product recommendation

Thanks for the info. The query was more towards the actual difference in performance while using full synthetic- 300v or semi synthetic- 5100/7100 and which brand is best to go with

[devils_friend]

Re: Engine Oils

Thanks for the info. The query was more towards the actual difference in performance while using full synthetic- 300v or semi synthetic- 5100/7100 and which brand is best to go with

5100 is Semi Synthetic and 300V/7100 is full synthetic. All these oil perform exceptionally well. 5100 is around Rs. 550, 7100 Rs. 850, 300V Rs. 1000+ (indicative prices).

Cheerz!!

[maraque]

Re: Engine Oils

Thanks for the info. The query was more towards the actual difference in performance while using full synthetic- 300v or semi synthetic- 5100/7100 and which brand is best to go with

I think for a low-stressed engine like yours, the 300V would be totally overkill. In fact, when I used 300V on the CBR250, it only started coming into its own only after a few tens of kilometers had passed, and I could start feeling the difference between it and the 5100 after a considerable distance had been covered. And bear in mind that the CBR250 is a more stressed engine than the TB500 engine.

In fact, if you look that the results of the product recommendation that I posted above, the 300V is not even among the recommended results. Surely the oil manufacturer would know more than we do.

Come to think of it, in my opinion, it would be best to save the money and go for the 5100. It is a very good oil any which way, and I'm sure you won't be disappointed. If you'd like to really go for a synthetic oil, then no harm in going for the 7100 either. But the 300V would bring you no added benefit.

[paradoxx]

Re: Engine Oils

5100 is Semi Synthetic and 300V/7100 is full synthetic. All these oil perform exceptionally well. 5100 is around Rs. 550, 7100 Rs. 850, 300V Rs. 1000+ (indicative prices).

Cheerz!!

I think for a low-stressed engine like yours, the 300V would be totally overkill. In fact, when I used 300V on the CBR250, it only started coming into its own only after a few tens of kilometers had passed, and I could start feeling the difference between it and the 5100 after a considerable distance had been covered. And bear in mind that the CBR250 is a more stressed engine than the TB500 engine.

In fact, if you look that the results of the product recommendation that I posted above, the 300V is not even among the recommended results. Surely the oil manufacturer would know more than we do.

Come to think of it, in my opinion, it would be best to save the money and go for the 5100. It is a very good oil any which way, and I'm sure you won't be disappointed. If you'd like to really go for a synthetic oil, then no harm in going for the 7100 either. But the 300V would bring you no added benefit.

Exactly what I wanted to know, thanks a lot. I'd go for the 5100 only then

[Saurabh213]

Re: Engine Oils

Finally Found Shell AX-7..!

[ashwinprakas]

Re: Engine Oils

Finally Found Shell AX-7..!

Congrats bro, my search still continues, actually there's a store just a few meters from my college that sells AX7, but I'll be carrying luggage when I ride back home, so not opting for it, lets see, if by some fortune I'll be able to find it in my district itself.

And regarding the stressed engine thing, stressed engines need better oils, and when it comes to comparing displacement, a small displacement stressed engine has higher oil requirement with respect to higher displacement stressed engine. Cause they run at a comparatively higher rpm when it comes to highways.

[Saurabh213]

Re: Engine Oils

(Sorry For Going Off Topic)

Can We Buy Spare Parts From TVS Authorized Service Center ?

I Need A Starter Relay And A Brake Light Switch

How Much Would It Cost ?

[shadowgun]

Re: Engine Oils

Guy's need help. !
Pls tell me which engine oil will be VFM for 2008 model (the old activa before the white one) running at around 50000kms Now.Note that activa is ridden like a e bike, never crosses 40kmph and reaches 40kmph in 10seconds.
Ps. I've used search button but there is something wrong with xbhp connect app.
Thanks to all.

-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
Just a Random thought Typed via Google speech voice.

[Lokesh027]

Re: Engine Oils

Guy's need help. !
Pls tell me which engine oil will be VFM for 2008 model (the old activa before the white one) running at around 50000kms Now.Note that activa is ridden like a e bike, never crosses 40kmph and reaches 40kmph in 10seconds.
Ps. I've used search button but there is something wrong with xbhp connect app.
Thanks to all.

-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
Just a Random thought Typed via Google speech voice.

For old activa with 50k on odo, the best would be castrol Activ Scooter 20w40 Jaso MB.

[Saurabh213]

Re: Engine Oils

Congrats bro, my search still continues, actually there's a store just a few meters from my college that sells AX7, but I'll be carrying luggage when I ride back home, so not opting for it, lets see, if by some fortune I'll be able to find it in my district itself.

And regarding the stressed engine thing, stressed engines need better oils, and when it comes to comparing displacement, a small displacement stressed engine has higher oil requirement with respect to higher displacement stressed engine. Cause they run at a comparatively higher rpm when it comes to highways.

The Dealer Who Claimed That He Has Shell AX-7 Was Actually Selling Shell HX-7 ..!

My Bad..

[Rakesh Rok]

Re: Engine Oils

Guys wanna know which is the best engine oil for Honda Dio> . ? Need to change it by tomorrow, thanks in advance. . .

Cheers!!!

[amitmalve]

Re: Engine Oils

Guys wanna know which is the best engine oil for Honda Dio> . ? Need to change it by tomorrow, thanks in advance. . .

Cheers!!!

A hdeo like Shell Rimula R3X 15W40. You got to try it once to feel the difference.