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  • Originally posted by shadez View Post
    also, isnt it possible that the full synths, since thinner, seep out more and cannot lube the interns good in high temps? if so, then the high end and mileage 'would' reduce. right? wrt air cooled indian bikes ie.
    The Fully Synths are thinner than the minerals at normal temp but they maintain their viscosity at higher temps where mineral oil becomes almost water-ish.

    Their ability to lubricate well at higher temps and not being very thick at lower temps gives the engine an ability to revv easier and more freely than when used with a mineral oil!

    Please check the initial posts by Sandeep and some by me at around the 10th to 15th page for more details on the technicals & working of oils.

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    • Originally posted by prafultripathy View Post
      300V earlier was a single ester based oil, it was called "Competition" then and not "Factory Line" like it is now.
      yeah, the one which i purchased is double ester and factory line so my bike is gonna leak too? should i get rid of the oil?

      xWy
      x-> some unit of lower temperature (5Wy where 5 indicates it can hold till -15 degree C or something)
      y-> some unit of higher temperature

      IMO:: In our country which is always hot the 'x' factor does not matter.
      A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith, and use up a lot of fuel.

      Always be ready (get geared) to fall and then think of sitting on the motorcycle.


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      • ^^No dude....only Pulsars go pee pee with double esters!
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        • Originally posted by prafultripathy View Post
          ^^No dude....only Pulsars go pee pee with double esters!
          No even my extreme went to the tip, off went the oil out of the drain
          no double ester thereafter for my extreme.
          "Engine tuning is not an exact science, but with some practice and patience you'll get comfortable with your skill and be able tune for any conditions mother nature throws at you"


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            this same scheme will be launched for 4 wheeler oils after 15 days. so friends, save your money by buying in bulk qty. as oil is not perishable.
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            • Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post
              Damn u pune guys!
              I cant spot Motul anywhere in that quoted text ..... Motul 2 pe 3rd free would be something man....(specially the 300v FL)
              Chetan

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              • Originally posted by chetanpulsar View Post
                I cant spot Motul anywhere in that quoted text ..... Motul 2 pe 3rd free would be something man....(specially the 300v FL)
                Nope it was not for Motul..

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                • ^^^ Motul ka stock milna hi badi baat ho gaya hai... where would the offers come from!!!

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                  • Originally posted by razorBlades View Post
                    yeah, the one which i purchased is double ester and factory line so my bike is gonna leak too? should i get rid of the oil?

                    xWy
                    x-> some unit of lower temperature (5Wy where 5 indicates it can hold till -15 degree C or something)
                    y-> some unit of higher temperature

                    IMO:: In our country which is always hot the 'x' factor does not matter.
                    santhoshxtra now invincible has been using motul in his apache from the beginning.I guess he is not experiencing any trouble.I think its better to see the manual,where they have a chart for what lube suits ur bike for the prevailing ambient temp.Btw why dont u try petronas 50004t sprinta
                    Last edited by velociraptor13; 03-13-2009, 08:09 PM.
                    Socha Toh Locha.

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                    • Tried out with my Fiero F2 on a 60km.continuous highway run which I generally do every week (you know where KP)...surprisingly the engine is as cool as it would be after running for say 5km.in city! Petronas Zindabad!
                      Quench my thirst with gasoline!

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                      • Where to find w50 oil VP4T or petronas near madiwala market Bangalore. I am planning to give it for a service tomorrow
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                        • Originally posted by HydBiker View Post
                          ^^^That's according to Motul's website I guess. But the entire range is not available to buy. To my knowledge the cans in the market are

                          Mineral - 3000 4T 20w40
                          Semi Synth - 5100 4T 15W50
                          Fully Synth - 300V FL 15W50 & xW40





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                          u also got the motul 300v 5w40 in hyd
                          RED BULL did'nt give me WINGS, my BIKE did !!

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                          • Originally posted by shadez View Post
                            my 2 pncs...

                            some doubts:
                            1. what type is castrol P1?
                            2. in low temps, as in 0 degree weather, how much should VI be? i mean, the X in XwY.

                            it is a fully syn oil(10w40)
                            the vi in lower temp for every bike is specified by the manufacturer...
                            for example uni has a rating of 20w40,where as the h.h's have 10w30..
                            depends on the manufacturer...
                            RED BULL did'nt give me WINGS, my BIKE did !!

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                            • Originally posted by Dogg View Post
                              u also got the motul 300v 5w40 in hyd
                              ekkada babu?
                              07 HH Zma
                              11 Honda Aviator DLX
                              14 Ford Figo 1.4 TDCI (Now Caged:( )
                              16 Scooty Zest
                              11 CBR 250R

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                              • Basic Doubt !!

                                I have one basic doubt(s).

                                1. Why is (Semi-)Synthetic oil not recommended for new engines??

                                2. Which oils would you recommend for 150cc 6K old bike.

                                Some I have tried to go through the 50 pages of the thread, but I still couldn't find a definite answer

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