Engine Oils

[psr]

Re: Engine Oils

Guy's since scooters come with dry clutch and separate gear box ,can we use car engine oils like shell helix hx5 15w40...my only concern is it safe to use car oils on scooters which run on high rpm's ..please share your views.

Most Car Engine oils have Friction modifiers which can lead to clutch slippage. Where the clutch is not sharing engine oil, the Car engine oil can be used. As per new Euro norm engine protection ingredients like Zinc and Phosphor have been either very much reduced or removed totally. This can lead to serious engine wear esp., drive train over the long term use. HDEO diesel oils still contain enough of these ingredients(ZDDP) and is preferred over regular gasoline engine oils. This ofcourse is a PERSONAL CHOICE and not MANUFACTURER's recommendation.This had been discussed in detail at length in previous pages.

[suj]

Re: Engine Oils

Most Car Engine oils have Friction modifiers which can lead to clutch slippage. Where the clutch is not sharing engine oil, the Car engine oil can be used. As per new Euro norm engine protection ingredients like Zinc and Phosphor have been either very much reduced or removed totally. This can lead to serious engine wear esp., drive train over the long term use. HDEO diesel oils still contain enough of these ingredients(ZDDP) and is preferred over regular gasoline engine oils. This ofcourse is a PERSONAL CHOICE and not MANUFACTURER's recommendation.This had been discussed in detail at length in previous pages.

Zddp was lowered due to premature wear of catalytic converter..current api sn oil contains low level of zddp and other additives for better protection and oxidation stability.shell helix hx5 is a api sn rated.do you think it's safe to use on scooter which calls for api sl..

[sujithayyanthole]

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I owns a YZF R15 V2.0 which had clocked 16k kms
Since Its time to change the Oil filter as per the YAMAHA recommendations, we should fill 1.2 Ltrs of oil during filter replacement. But all brands are available in 1 ltr pack. i am looking for Motul 300v factory line 15w50 which comes in 1 ltr pack

So my question is is it necessary to fill that 200ml extra because i had never seen it on any forums/videos etc. during oil filter replacement ??

[Freak inExile]

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So my question is is it necessary to fill that 200ml extra because i had never seen it on any forums/videos etc. during oil filter replacement ??

Refill should be within permissible range as specified in the owner's manual. Then again, Motul 300v has reputation of getting burnt with few bikers. May be due to stressful use or slipping through piston rings.

In any case a spare bottle of oil comes handy. If you can't afford another 300v, buy any 7100 or 5100 bottle for that matter. Any oil mix is better than oil below required level.

Don't you think 300v 15w50 will hinder R15 performance a bit? 7100 10w40 should be fine.

[theironhorse99]

Re: Engine Oils

I owns a YZF R15 V2.0 which had clocked 16k kms
Since Its time to change the Oil filter as per the YAMAHA recommendations, we should fill 1.2 Ltrs of oil during filter replacement. But all brands are available in 1 ltr pack. i am looking for Motul 300v factory line 15w50 which comes in 1 ltr pack

So my question is is it necessary to fill that 200ml extra because i had never seen it on any forums/videos etc. during oil filter replacement ??

yes that 200 ml extra is important.
CBR 250 takes 1.4L and 1.5L with filter. we buy 2 bottles and keep half for next usage.
use a food packing thin plastic foil and tighten the cap well for next usage and if manual says 1.2L then use 1.2.
the makers know their product more than users.

[xplod566]

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Don't worry it is not fake...3100 is a semi synthetic oil like 5100 but without Esther base...it is not mentioned in their web.so go ahead and use it.Motul has manufacturing facility at silvasa wer they manufacture mineral oil like 3000,scooter le and 3100...oils like 5100,7100 and 300v are imported from France...

I think 3100 is mineral oil and not semi synthetic!

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[suj]

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I think 3100 is mineral oil and not semi synthetic!

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3000 4t is mineral 3100 is ss

[xplod566]

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So is it advisable to put the oil on my 200.bike ran 800 kms and followed proper running.also can you confirm if DTS I is ss or mineral?

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[devils_friend]

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So is it advisable to put the oil on my 200.bike ran 800 kms and followed proper running.also can you confirm if DTS I is ss or mineral?

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Bajaj oil is Mineral oil.

[xplod566]

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Bajaj oil is Mineral oil.

So it is advisable to put then motul gold now?or m i stressing my engine

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[devils_friend]

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So it is advisable to put then motul gold now?or m i stressing my engine

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Make sure they put the right grade oil and not any other.

Since 800kms have been done, so you have done your second service? If so, nothing to worry. Also, Bajaj oil is real crap as per many member's review.

[xplod566]

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Make sure they put the right grade oil and not any other.

Since 800kms have been done, so you have done your second service? If so, nothing to worry. Also, Bajaj oil is real crap as per many member's review.

He he.its a crap no doubt.no only my 1st service although changed oils once at 480km

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[PedalTramp]

Re: Engine Oils

Hero Glamour recommends 10W30 oil for its engine. Should I use the Hero 4T Plus 10w30 that is sold on the HeroCorp showroom? Or anything else?

[devils_friend]

Re: Engine Oils

Hero Glamour recommends 10W30 oil for its engine. Should I use the Hero 4T Plus 10w30 that is sold on the HeroCorp showroom? Or anything else?

That is company recommended oil, you can use it.

[Divya Sharan]

Re: Engine Oils

Hero Glamour recommends 10W30 oil for its engine. Should I use the Hero 4T Plus 10w30 that is sold on the HeroCorp showroom? Or anything else?

That is company recommended oil, you can use it.

Just ensure you change it within 1200-1500 km. It loses viscosity soon.