Engine Oils

[maadyy]

Re: Engine Oils

Check if you have warranty then. Do you get any kind of smoke when you go full throttle?

Nope! I don't get any smoke. but this time the floor manager suggested me that after I complete 500-600km using this oil. Running for around 5-10km, check the bike in idling position if any smoke can be detected. I will try but I doubt.

[Saurabh213]

Re: Engine Oils

If you have valvoline available then. Valvoline 4t premium is your best you can get.

What motorcycle do you own?

Currently I Am Looking An Oil For My TVS Scooty Streak [xxW-40] Grade

[harikishen]

Re: Engine Oils

Currently I Am Looking An Oil For My TVS Scooty Streak [xxW-40] Grade

If you live on hotter place it better to use a higher grade like 20w50. Keeps the engine cooler. Valvoline 4t premium is 20w50

[Saurabh213]

Re: Engine Oils

Try to go for a bore piston replacement insted of reboring and new piston rings.
What scooter is it? 4k is bout good if its from a asc.
Ride it with mineral oil for 5k. Replace oil at 500km 1k km 2 k and then every 2 k km.
Be gentle for the first 1000km
Ill advicenyou to get it done from an asc

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Its The TVS Scooty Streak [2012]
But I Don't Believe In ASCs

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Asc will loot him, they gave me a quote of minimum 12k for my uni's engine work.

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They Gave Me A Quote Of 4k Only For Replacement Of Piston Rings And Some Engine Rework ..
A Local Mechanic Gave Me Quote Of 3.5k For Engine Rework And Piston Rings

[pcgamer]

Re: Engine Oils

My bike was parked since 9 months(July 2013). The last oil change was done a year ago(April 2013). I had filled Shell AX7. The oil was used for around 2500 km. Is it okay to ride the bike with that old oil for around 5-10 km (by riding within 4000 RPM) to get the engine oil changed or is it too big of a risk and better to get the oil changed at home?

[Divyanshp150]

Re: Engine Oils

Go to the mechanic if you can trust him.

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[Divyanshp150]

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My bike was parked since 9 months(July 2013). The last oil change was done a year ago(April 2013). I had filled Shell AX7. The oil was used for around 2500 km. Is it okay to ride the bike with that old oil for around 5-10 km (by riding within 4000 RPM) to get the engine oil changed or is it too big of a risk and better to get the oil changed at home?

Relax.. warm the bike up for 30 seconds then ride to get the oil changed
Your in no risk as yet but its not advisable to continue this way.
Good luck!
Please be very very periodical and methodic in your oil changes,, a good oil will keep your engine happy and a bad oil can kill your engine.
Fill in servo run the engine for about 10 mins, rev the engine a little every minute for 5 seconds
Drain the oil
Add a new good quality oil,
The servo is like a flush to get all the gunk and thickened oil and carbon and sludge out.
The next oil is your primary oil change and use it for less than 2k kms.
After that as you wish and as mch the oil lasts

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[bbsrailfan]

Re: Engine Oils

Friends, what's the life of Shell AX7 10W40 when used in a CBR250? I have covered close to 2000 kms/2 months with the AX7 and I feel like the oil is nearing the end of it's life - on hot days, the engine feels exceptionally rough and unrefined and staggers in stop-go traffic, though early mornings are still smooth.
Moreover, I also noticed a loss of top-end (down to 130kph from 140) after I switched from OEM to Shell AX7 - thinking of switching back to Throttle 10W30

[Divyanshp150]

Re: Engine Oils

Friends, what's the life of Shell AX7 10W40 when used in a CBR250? I have covered close to 2000 kms/2 months with the AX7 and I feel like the oil is nearing the end of it's life - on hot days, the engine feels exceptionally rough and unrefined and staggers in stop-go traffic, though early mornings are still smooth.
Moreover, I also noticed a loss of top-end (down to 130kph from 140) after I switched from OEM to Shell AX7 - thinking of switching back to Throttle 10W30

I dont think its a smart choice to use ax7 in a cbr250, you do very high speeds hence go for a fully synthetic oil and change every 3 k kms.
Try a fully synthetic from motul or mobil or even petronas if you can get your hands on it.....
Brother man trust me an oil filter change and a fully synthetic engine oil in a little thinner version is your best friend for high speed high revving riding.

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[Saurabh213]

Re: Engine Oils

If you live on hotter place it better to use a higher grade like 20w50. Keeps the engine cooler. Valvoline 4t premium is 20w50

Yes I Do Live In Hotter Place But Using 20w-50 Would Result In Slow Acceleration And My Scooty Is Already Very Lazy!
If I Couldn't Find Anything Better I Will Use It In Summers Only

[Shiv_beam]

Re: Engine Oils

I switched from OEM to Shell AX7 - thinking of switching back to Throttle 10W30

Switch to Shell advance ultra with an oil filter change. Best oil so far for CBR250R.

[pcgamer]

Re: Engine Oils

Relax.. warm the bike up for 30 seconds then ride to get the oil changed
Your in no risk as yet but its not advisable to continue this way.
Good luck!
Please be very very periodical and methodic in your oil changes,, a good oil will keep your engine happy and a bad oil can kill your engine.
Fill in servo run the engine for about 10 mins, rev the engine a little every minute for 5 seconds
Drain the oil
Add a new good quality oil,
The servo is like a flush to get all the gunk and thickened oil and carbon and sludge out.
The next oil is your primary oil change and use it for less than 2k kms.
After that as you wish and as mch the oil lasts

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Thanks for the info. I already bought the AX7 today. The 50 off coupon got from xBhp alert went in vain as the idiots at the Shell bunk don't have a clue about the coupon and didn't honour it at all. Shell should first send the offer details to their retailers before sending it to the customers.

[harikishen]

Re: Engine Oils

Yes I Do Live In Hotter Place But Using 20w-50 Would Result In Slow Acceleration And My Scooty Is Already Very Lazy!
If I Couldn't Find Anything Better I Will Use It In Summers Only

Your engine would become hot within 15 mins. Since shell isn't available go for valvoline 4t champion mineral.

[Rahul.g]

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Your engine would become hot within 15 mins. Since shell isn't available go for valvoline 4t champion mineral.

I am still a bit confused about which oil to use in my RTR 160
Should I stick to the recommended grade or should I change to 20wxx grade?

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[Saurabh213]

Re: Engine Oils

Your engine would become hot within 15 mins. Since shell isn't available go for valvoline 4t champion mineral.

What Is The Difference B/W The Grades Of Valvoline Champ And Premium ? Both xxw-50 ?
If Yes I Would Better use The Premium One