Engine Oils

[hyper]

My P150 (w40 oil required) is due for service. What are the current market prices of these oils?
Veedol SuperSwift.
Motul 30004T.
Castrol Activ4T & Power1.

Any other VFM oils (w40) in the market?

[Dogg]

They do have1L packs, but I don't think its retails in 1L packs anywhere in India. Only service stations with large oil needs buy this oil in barrels.

+1 wat they have is the 20w40 and not the 20w50 in the 1l packs in hyd...

[insanebiker]

True, it is a thicker oil meant for diesel engines but that doesn't mean you compulsorily should not run in a bike. Bikers have used Shell Helix and have not received complaints even after long usages.

You could also go for Shell ADVANCE VSX4 15W-50. But again, I am not sure of its availability in Bangalore.

Using engine oils which are meant for cars(Dry Clutch) in bikes (which have a Wet clutch) might result in a smoother engine, but u would experience clutch slippage which might lead to burnt clutch plates; as oils meant for cars have friction busters in them.

[pranay]

Using engine oils which are meant for cars(Dry Clutch) in bikes (which have a Wet clutch) might result in a smoother engine, but u would experience clutch slippage which might lead to burnt clutch plates; as oils meant for cars have friction busters in them.

You are right. I am specifically talking about the Shell Helix and not car engine oils. Thumpers have used them for a long time without any sign of clutch slippage. I also have a friend who has used Shell Helix for 20K kms (oil change every 3000-4000 kms) on his pulsar. He doesn't have any clutch slippage or burnt clutch plates.

[arvindraju]

just had a chat with Bangalore Distri of Motul

he say there is a new product called 'Motul 3000 4T Plus 15W50' Mineral Based Oil,he says its jaso Certified,meant for twins part technology

i searched motul site & the web,i dont see this product any where

any body has seen this ?

update:

had gone to the motul Disti this morning got the Motul 3000 4T Plus 15W50 priced @ Rs.200. the this does not have a imported by sticker on in & does have say mineral on the can.

on enquiring more the guy said its made in india itself & is a new product,its not listed on the motul site as well.

i rule the possiblity of fake since its from the distributor,but motul out sourcing there products is something new

can somebody throw some light on this ? will post pics of the can once i get back home

[insanebiker]

update:

had gone to the motul Disti this morning got the Motul 3000 4T Plus 15W50 priced @ Rs.200. the this this does not have a imported by sticker on in & does have say mineral on the can.

on enquiring more the guy said its made in india itself & is a new product,its not listed on the motul site as well.

i rule the possiblity of fake since its from the distributor,but motul out sourcing there products is something new

can somebody throw some light on this ? will post pics of the can once i get back home

AFAIK, 3000 4T in all grades were outsourced by MOTUL in India..

[arvindraju]

AFAIK, 3000 4T in all grades were outsourced by MOTUL in India..

oh ic did not know,hope they dont outsource the 5100 & 300 V

i feel this product would be a great substitute for castrol active Extra 4T or Petronas Sprinta 4T 2000,since its priced well :P

more reports after i top up

[Coplay@180]

Can anyone tell me how much the Motul 300v FL 15W50 fully synth, costs in Bangalore?
Where can I get it?
Is it more advisable to use on a P180UG-III rather than the Castrol power 1 racing?
I have been using power 1 racing for almost 2 bottles now. Should switch over to Motul?
How is the AGIP fully synth 5W40 oil? Is it good?
please comment.

[arvindraju]

Can anyone tell me how much the Motul 300v FL 15W50 fully synth, costs in Bangalore?
Where can I get it?
Is it more advisable to use on a P180UG-III rather than the Castrol power 1 racing?
I have been using power 1 racing for almost 2 bottles now. Should switch over to Motul?
How is the AGIP fully synth 5W40 oil? Is it good?
please comment.

you can get all motul Products from the Motul Disti on JC road:

Disti I:
Motor Cycle Components
#16, Behind SBI, J.C. Road
Jayachamaraja Wodeyar Rd, Doddamavalli, Bengaluru, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560002

080 22236711,080 41248660

Disti II:

Cherry Agencies Pvt Ltd

Mr Mr Vijay Kumar,Mr Mr Santosh
+(91)-(80)-66490948, 26676876, 26676379, 41114243, 41226803
+(91)-9972577134, 9972577144
115, Next To Nandhini Hotel, Near Minerva Circle, Lalbagh Fort Road, Bangalore - 560004

[insanebiker]

Can anyone tell me how much the Motul 300v FL 15W50 fully synth, costs in Bangalore?
Where can I get it?
Is it more advisable to use on a P180UG-III rather than the Castrol power 1 racing?
I have been using power 1 racing for almost 2 bottles now. Should switch over to Motul?
How is the AGIP fully synth 5W40 oil? Is it good?
please comment.

How ignorant a bike owner can u be?

U need to only use a xW50 oil in ur bike. And u have been happily using a lower grade oil all the while.

Motul is 1000 times better than Castrol crap. U can get it from Cherry Agencies, near Minerva Circle.

U cant use the AGIP either. Do look at the grades b4 u try some experimentation. Don come back later that ur engine got seized.

[arvindraju]

How ignorant a bike owner can u be?

U need to only use a xW50 oil in ur bike. And u have been happily using a lower grade oil all the while.

Motul is 1000 times better than Castrol crap. U can get it from Cherry Agencies, near Minerva Circle.

U cant use the AGIP either. Do look at the grades b4 u try some experimentation. Don come back later that ur engine got seized.

did not realize he was using power 1 racing

[kkaarraann]

Which engin oil is best suited for honda stunner [125cc]......
My driving is very fast and engin often gets very hot.....
Synthatic or mineral..????
Which brand.......????????
What volume......???

Guid me....
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[Coplay@180]

How ignorant a bike owner can u be?

U need to only use a xW50 oil in ur bike. And u have been happily using a lower grade oil all the while.

Motul is 1000 times better than Castrol crap. U can get it from Cherry Agencies, near Minerva Circle.

U cant use the AGIP either. Do look at the grades b4 u try some experimentation. Don come back later that ur engine got seized.

did not realize he was using power 1 racing

Don't tell me i was using wrong grade of engine oil. I remember reading my manual that I should use 20w40 oil.
There was a testimonial on the castrol site from a person riding a P180 using power 1 racing...
I asked Castrol bike zone many times before I filled the engine oil.
I was not ignorant..
Dont make me the crying crying... pleeeese

I'm switching over to motul in 2 weeks. Thats like another 400km.

[vas]

Don't tell me i was using wrong grade of engine oil. I remember reading my manual that I should use 20w40 oil.
There was a testimonial on the castrol site from a person riding a P180 using power 1 racing...
I asked Castrol bike zone many times before I filled the engine oil.
I was not ignorant..
Dont make me the crying crying... pleeeese

I'm switching over to motul in 2 weeks. Thats like another 400km.

Ranjith so you think in the next 400km your engine will not be seized?
May GOD save your pee180!

[arvindraju]

Don't tell me i was using wrong grade of engine oil. I remember reading my manual that I should use 20w40 oil.
There was a testimonial on the castrol site from a person riding a P180 using power 1 racing...
I asked Castrol bike zone many times before I filled the engine oil.
I was not ignorant..
Dont make me the crying crying... pleeeese

I'm switching over to motul in 2 weeks. Thats like another 400km.

Bajaj Auto recommends JASO-MA 20W40 oil for the Pulsar 150.
For the Pulsar 180, it recommends JASO-MA 20W50.