Engine Oils

[velociraptor13]

Hi there...

I don't wanne open up a separate thread for my query... since it is indirectly related to engine oils. Hence i'm posting here...

I am currently using Petronas Sprinta-4000 in my Unicorn...

The performance and the smoothness of the bike is present... however my engine heats up tooo much (I can feel the heat of the engine on my feet while riding)

Is this normal?? Coz my friends Pulsar 150 which has a much more aggressive engine does not heat up that much...

If I switch from the Petronas Sprinta 4000 (10W40) to Motul's V5100 (15W50) - will that make a difference??

I have heard it is not advisile to put 15W50 grade in a Unicorn... Why is that so?? Is it harmful for the engine??

Is there a better oil or any other method to keep my engine cooler??

i would suggest not to go for motul.its too thick.used it myself.the bike never crossed 100

[NitinGirish]

remember only 650ml is the capacity.

Isnt that transmission oil? The manual says so. 2T oil capacity is 1.3L. I think I am confused.

Autolube/Sideoil (in mechanic lingo) is what lubricates the engine, doesnt it? Please correct me if I am wrong.

I use Yamalube. Any better oil that can be used? Motul 8000 (or whatever that number is) is good? Any precaution to be taken before adding it?

[HydBiker]

hey bikers, which oil best suits for my ambition 135. please advice

can't comment on the "best" stuff but you can try the Gulf Pride 4T Plus 20W40 or Elf Moto4Gold among the better ones... both are available pretty well in Hyderabad.

[viv.nomad]

bike gurus kindly through sm light on it!! looks good to me!?/
USA Lubrications - Muscle Products - MT-10

[Puneet1]

bike gurus kindly through sm light on it!! looks good to me!?/
USA Lubrications - Muscle Products - MT-10

where and what are you plannin to use it on ?

[viv.nomad]

^
as a chain lub! :|

[Puneet1]

^
as a chain lub! :|

Why dont you use Sae 90 oil for lubing chain .It very cheap at 100/litre and is quite good at sticking to all types of chains.

Else you can look at the Chain Sprays from Motul and Oks [cost around 300-400]

[ketansrihas]

can't comment on the "best" stuff but you can try the Gulf Pride 4T Plus 20W40 or Elf Moto4Gold among the better ones... both are available pretty well in Hyderabad.

Ok bro i will go for it. at how much of odo the oil must be replaced ??
As of now i am changing coz i did 2000kms & i am getting lil vibes

[HydBiker]

Ok bro i will go for it. at how much of odo the oil must be replaced ??
As of now i am changing coz i did 2000kms & i am getting lil vibes

regular oils especially in this summer change at 2K - 2.5K Kms based on how good you feel the ride quality is. the Gulf oil mentioned earlier can sustain for much longer distances but costs the same as other mineral oils... use it and see how long you can use it without roughness in the engine.

[ketansrihas]

okay.......

[TomSawyer]

Petronas in Bangalore

Petronas is tying up with channel partners to bring in their lubes, in a month's time, per Mr Samson, Area Manager - KA, KL, PETRONAS MARKETING (India) Pvt. Ltd. Mr Samson can be reached at 9986193405.

Thanks,
Kaveriappa

[MavericK46]

Good news for us in Bangy !
Does the Sprinta come in 10W30 variety..?

[HydBiker]

Petronas is tying up with channel partners to bring in their lubes, in a month's time, per Mr Samson, Area Manager - KA, KL, PETRONAS MARKETING (India) Pvt. Ltd. Mr Samson can be reached at 9986193405.

Thanks,
Kaveriappa

They were in process of doing the same for Chennai & Hyderabad and said we should be able to buy Petronas from Chennai by April. Pls check that news too.

Good news for us in Bangy !
Does the Sprinta come in 10W30 variety..?

Nope... they have 10W40 in semi synth & synth. 20W50 in mineral.

[metalhead_aj]

can anyone tell me whats the engine oil grade for LML freedom.a friend of mine has it...

i own apache RTR FI...what engine oil should be ideally used ....

[TomSawyer]

They were in process of doing the same for Chennai & Hyderabad and said we should be able to buy Petronas from Chennai by April. Pls check that news too.

My oil change is near due & Mr. Samson said that he could source it from Chennai, if I need it bad! to Petronas.