Engine Oils

[vvk1999]

Re: Engine Oils

At higher temp 40 grade oil Will provide better protection then 10w30.....
Most of the two wheeler manufacturers in India use 10w30 bcoz it's an energy saving oil......we Indians ask for better mileage from bike , not better protection to engines...

very True

Iam talking about at higher temperatures will the 10w 40 oil enter through engine designed for 10w30 oil [emoji18]

w40 will work fine but 20w50 can cause problems .

[bhuvan.aneja]

Re: Engine Oils

The Engine Oil Thread



The basic of Engine rating posted by Sandeep_k_ram

Many new and best added to the list now
I cam across Amsoil which only deales in synthetic products
following is the list of products available with them

2W oils 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil 20W-50 100% Synthetic 4T Performance 4-Stroke Motorcycle Oil** Synthetic Metric Motocycle oil 10W40 (MCF) 4T Performance Motorcycle oil 10W40** 15W60 motor cycle oil Synthetic 10W30 Motorcycle Oil** Synthetic 15W50 Motorcycle Oil Synthetic 10W40 Scooter Oil 4W -Petrol

Signature Series 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil

Signature Series 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil

SAE 5W-30 XL Synthetic Motor Oil

SAE 5W-30 XL Synthetic Motor Oil

Signature Series 0W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil

SAE 0W-20 OE Synthetic Motor Oil

European Car Formula 5W-40 Classic ESP Synthetic Motor Oil***

European Car Formula 5W-40 Classic ESP Synthetic Motor Oil***

Synthetic 5W-40 I-ESP Euro Oil**

Dominator racing oil

Extreme Power 0W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil**

4W -Diesel

5W-40 Max-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil**

5W-40 Max-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil**

5W-40 Heavy-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil

5W-40 Heavy-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil

Special Products

Engine and Transmission Flush**

DOT 3 & 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid**

Dominator® DOT 4 Synthetic Racing Brake Fluid**

Long life gear oil 75W90

Diesel Cetane Boost**

P.i.® Performance Improver Gasoline Additive

Synthetic DCT Fluid

Brake & Parts Cleaner

Synthetic Chain Lube**

Synthetic Multi-Vehicle Power Steering Fluid**

Dominator® Coolant Boost**

Synthetic #10 Suspension Oil**

ORMD Diesel Injector Clean**

ORMD Hvy Duty Metal Protector**

Miracle Wash**

Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant

Assembly Lube**

[#bpk]

Re: Engine Oils

Many new and best added to the list now
I cam across Amsoil which only deales in synthetic products
following is the list of products available with them

2W oils 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil 20W-50 100% Synthetic 4T Performance 4-Stroke Motorcycle Oil** Synthetic Metric Motocycle oil 10W40 (MCF) 4T Performance Motorcycle oil 10W40** 15W60 motor cycle oil Synthetic 10W30 Motorcycle Oil** Synthetic 15W50 Motorcycle Oil Synthetic 10W40 Scooter Oil 4W -Petrol

Signature Series 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil

Signature Series 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil

SAE 5W-30 XL Synthetic Motor Oil

SAE 5W-30 XL Synthetic Motor Oil

Signature Series 0W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil

SAE 0W-20 OE Synthetic Motor Oil

European Car Formula 5W-40 Classic ESP Synthetic Motor Oil***

European Car Formula 5W-40 Classic ESP Synthetic Motor Oil***

Synthetic 5W-40 I-ESP Euro Oil**

Dominator racing oil

Extreme Power 0W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil**

4W -Diesel

5W-40 Max-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil**

5W-40 Max-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil**

5W-40 Heavy-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil

5W-40 Heavy-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil

Special Products

Engine and Transmission Flush**

DOT 3 & 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid**

Dominator[emoji768] DOT 4 Synthetic Racing Brake Fluid**

Long life gear oil 75W90

Diesel Cetane Boost**

P.i.[emoji768] Performance Improver Gasoline Additive

Synthetic DCT Fluid

Brake & Parts Cleaner

Synthetic Chain Lube**

Synthetic Multi-Vehicle Power Steering Fluid**

Dominator[emoji768] Coolant Boost**

Synthetic #10 Suspension Oil**

ORMD Diesel Injector Clean**

ORMD Hvy Duty Metal Protector**

Miracle Wash**

Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant

Assembly Lube**

Can i buy 10w 30 online

[aniket_lp700]

Re: Engine Oils

Hello guys
I own yamaha r15 v3 and will do first service next week.
I have heard many negative reviews of yamalube oil.
Please suggest me best oil as I dont have knowledge regarding which oil to use
Should I go for Motul

[Pinaki]

Re: Engine Oils

Hello guys
I own yamaha r15 v3 and will do first service next week.
I have heard many negative reviews of yamalube oil.
Please suggest me best oil as I dont have knowledge regarding which oil to use
Should I go for Motul

Don't go by hearsay , Yamalubes have always been one of the best oils you can get ( I have used lots of it and others too ) . Moreover you are assured of genuine oil when filling from their service . Best wishes for your first service .

[suj]

Re: Engine Oils

Guys what are the ways to increase zddp level in normal 4t engine oil...
One of my friend is mixing 100ml of sae 90 gear oil with normal 10w30 4t oil.
Thanks in advance

[#bpk]

Re: Engine Oils

Guys what are the ways to increase zddp level in normal 4t engine oil...
One of my friend is mixing 100ml of sae 90 gear oil with normal 10w30 4t oil.
Thanks in advance

Yes, a youtuber named muhammed ali also recommends this for karizma engine

[Reybey]

Re: Engine Oils

Hey guys ! I’m new here ! I have the activa 2013 model and I was thinking if I should switch to a fully synthetic engine oil. I usually change the semi synthetic oil every 3-4 months. My question is if I use a fully synthetic engine oil then do I change the engine oil only once a year ? Or do I have to follow the same 3 month drain interval? Thanks in advance guys !

[Vipergts07]

Re: Engine Oils

Hey guys ! I’m new here ! I have the activa 2013 model and I was thinking if I should switch to a fully synthetic engine oil. I usually change the semi synthetic oil every 3-4 months. My question is if I use a fully synthetic engine oil then do I change the engine oil only once a year ? Or do I have to follow the same 3 month drain interval? Thanks in advance guys !

Would recommend following a mileage scale instead of a time scale for changing engine oil. If the SS lasts 3k kms for you, the FS may last 4-5k. It all depends on vehicle/road condition and riding habits. But don't expect it right from the first change to FS. After the 2nd change of FS, the actual effect starts. Change engine oil every 6 months irrespective of how much it is ridden if you intend to keep the vehicle long term.

[Reybey]

Re: Engine Oils

Would recommend following a mileage scale instead of a time scale for changing engine oil. If the SS lasts 3k kms for you, the FS may last 4-5k. It all depends on vehicle/road condition and riding habits. But don't expect it right from the first change to FS. After the 2nd change of FS, the actual effect starts. Change engine oil every 6 months irrespective of how much it is ridden if you intend to keep the vehicle long term.

My monthly usage is about 500-600 km so about 20 km a day of normal commuting, so if i switch to Fully synth then once in 6 months of engine oil change would do good? also which ones would you recommend i get?

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An addendum to my query, is it worth putting fully synthetic engine oil as opposed to a cheaper mineral considering activa is only 110cc?

[Vipergts07]

Re: Engine Oils

My monthly usage is about 500-600 km so about 20 km a day of normal commuting, so if i switch to Fully synth then once in 6 months of engine oil change would do good? also which ones would you recommend i get?

Afaik, Honda sticks to 10w30. Not sure if the activa runs on it too. Check amazon for 10w30 ss oils, not sure if there are any. In 10w40 there are options from motul (650-750/-) & shell (530-700/-). Elf oil options available offline. Rates fluctuate like the stock market on amazon. Check your manual once if it mentions the oil grade scale. Should last 6 months under ideal circumstances. Would recommend a flush if your scoot is over 25k and has been running on mineral/ss. Check with your mechanic once.

[#bpk]

Re: Engine Oils

Afaik, Honda sticks to 10w30. Not sure if the activa runs on it too. Check amazon for 10w30 ss oils, not sure if there are any. In 10w40 there are options from motul (650-750/-) & shell (530-700/-). Elf oil options available offline. Rates fluctuate like the stock market on amazon. Check your manual once if it mentions the oil grade scale. Should last 6 months under ideal circumstances. Would recommend a flush if your scoot is over 25k and has been running on mineral/ss. Check with your mechanic once.

Motul 5100, 10w 30 ss

[Reybey]

Re: Engine Oils

Afaik, Honda sticks to 10w30. Not sure if the activa runs on it too. Check amazon for 10w30 ss oils, not sure if there are any. In 10w40 there are options from motul (650-750/-) & shell (530-700/-). Elf oil options available offline. Rates fluctuate like the stock market on amazon. Check your manual once if it mentions the oil grade scale. Should last 6 months under ideal circumstances. Would recommend a flush if your scoot is over 25k and has been running on mineral/ss. Check with your mechanic once.

Yep activa is 10w30. I used to use Honda genuine oil before and I switched to shell advance ax5? Semi synthetic. But there has barely been any difference in engine smoothness in the past year. Hence why I thought I’ll switch to fully synthetic. The local mechanic told me the activa is a basic scooter and so fully synths are like watering plants with an Aquafina. But then again I wanted a second opinion about whether it’s worth it. I thought fully synthetic engine oils need only 10000 km or 1 year, whichever is first. Or is that for cars alone ?

[Vipergts07]

Re: Engine Oils

Yep activa is 10w30. I used to use Honda genuine oil before and I switched to shell advance ax5? Semi synthetic. But there has barely been any difference in engine smoothness in the past year. Hence why I thought I’ll switch to fully synthetic. The local mechanic told me the activa is a basic scooter and so fully synths are like watering plants with an Aquafina. But then again I wanted a second opinion about whether it’s worth it. I thought fully synthetic engine oils need only 10000 km or 1 year, whichever is first. Or is that for cars alone ?

Car engine oils are quite different in terms of tech and additives added. Some last for 20-30k kms too. I do not believe there will be any harm to using 10w40. Honda stuck to 30 grade as that offers lesser resistance so invariably more mileage. Another reason I feel why the new Honda's go into rebuild sooner. Plan to use the shell 10w40 ss in my wife's new Jupiter after 5 thousand k's. Either way, even if you shift to ss now you won't feel the entire difference that it offers. Hence the flush suggestion. If you do buy from Amazon, add it to wishlist and keep an eye on it to come close to 530/- for the 10w40 shell ss. That's how I buy stuff there anyway. Another suggestion, try the HP 10w30 oil on amazon with very good reviews. It comes for around 200 bucks. Change every alternate month, so around 1200 kms for you. Looks feasible.

[Reybey]

Re: Engine Oils

Car engine oils are quite different in terms of tech and additives added. Some last for 20-30k kms too. I do not believe there will be any harm to using 10w40. Honda stuck to 30 grade as that offers lesser resistance so invariably more mileage. Another reason I feel why the new Honda's go into rebuild sooner. Plan to use the shell 10w40 ss in my wife's new Jupiter after 5 thousand k's. Either way, even if you shift to ss now you won't feel the entire difference that it offers. Hence the flush suggestion. If you do buy from Amazon, add it to wishlist and keep an eye on it to come close to 530/- for the 10w40 shell ss. That's how I buy stuff there anyway. Another suggestion, try the HP 10w30 oil on amazon with very good reviews. It comes for around 200 bucks. Change every alternate month, so around 1200 kms for you. Looks feasible.

Why arent you switching to fully synthetic instead?