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  • can anyone tell me the cost of Gulf Pride 4T Plus 20W-40 ?is it fully synth ?

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    • Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post
      Your query is meaningful for normal usage, but have you considered the effects of prolonged high RPM usage on the engine&whether a regular oil can manage heat as effectively as semi/synthetic oils?
      Good question. My daily travel requires prolonged high RPM. I was wondering whether my oil will last the same Kms had I travel at short stints.
      Will riding in city for 2000kms at low RPM and occassional high RPM be the same as riding in highway for 2000kms at prolonged high RPM?

      Will the oil still maintain the same viscosity?

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      • Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post
        Dear Delhi & Mumbai xbhphians

        I have locally trying to get Petronas..but in vain.

        All I heard is that, we do not get Petronas from Oil Retailers in Chennai.

        Could please find out from where you guys buy petronas, if there is any distribution network for the southern states?

        This help would be much appreciated.
        Contact HydBiker from Hyderabad. Almost all of us get Petronas Sprinta thru him only.
        Democracy is when 2 wolves and a sheep meet to decide who is for dinner. Liberty is when the sheep has a gun.

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        • Originally posted by kaynmantis View Post
          Good question. My daily travel requires prolonged high RPM. I was wondering whether my oil will last the same Kms had I travel at short stints.
          Will riding in city for 2000kms at low RPM and occassional high RPM be the same as riding in highway for 2000kms at prolonged high RPM?

          Will the oil still maintain the same viscosity?
          NO. Never. City riding will be mostly in range of 40-60kmph&highway will mostly be above 60kmph. Check what RPM your bike is doing at 80kmph&for how long you are constant at that speed on the highway. That is when the engine oil heats up, causing power loss, spoiling oil viscosity etc.
          On the other hand in city you would touch that RPM very briefly.
          Which is why I say if normal city usage, mineral oils are good enough, changed at regular intervals.
          Quench my thirst with gasoline!

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          • Originally posted by arvindraju View Post
            any update on availablity of petronas in south india states ?

            wait has been long
            In BSK 3rd Stage I have seen a shop having petronas full synthetic for 370/ltr

            it is on to left in the road from Vidyapeeta circle to Big bazaar katriguppe.

            Dont know the name , if U need more Info PM me
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            • [QUOTE=HydBiker;298166]There's nothing like the best. It all depends on how much your pocket can afford to spend without pinching your heart and how much extra good-ness you expect your extra money should do to you.

              For one, stick to the Yamalube or if you want to use the Synthetics try the Petronas at Rs 400 or the Motul at that fire-cracker price of 590


              Money is not a concern to me, as long as my bike is running in full health.. that all I need as I've managed my bike very well. So, U advice me to go for MOTUL which is THE BEST !!!

              Also, can U advice me which mechanic is good for my FZ. I know some mechanics... Standard Auto @ Mehdipatnam, 02 Mechanics @ Khairtabad near Shaam theatre (which is closed now)...
              You must be the change you wish to see in the world

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              • Originally posted by Puneet1 View Post
                can anyone tell me the cost of Gulf Pride 4T Plus 20W-40 ?is it fully synth ?
                Its around 200 bucks... also depends on how much discount the dealer may give you.

                Originally posted by kaynmantis View Post
                Good question. My daily travel requires prolonged high RPM. I was wondering whether my oil will last the same Kms had I travel at short stints.
                Will riding in city for 2000kms at low RPM and occassional high RPM be the same as riding in highway for 2000kms at prolonged high RPM?

                Will the oil still maintain the same viscosity?
                Generally, oil will last longer if bulk of your travel is on highway. As long as your engine is not overheating, you aren't redlining all the time, etc., highway driving is less stressful than city driving and your oil should be good for longer.

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                • Originally posted by Raccoon View Post
                  Its around 200 bucks... also depends on how much discount the dealer may give you.

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                  are you sure ???? it has a claimed 10000kms drain interval so it must be synth

                  Gulf Pride 4T Plus 20W-40 - Lubricants for Two Wheelers by Gulf Oil

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                  • motul has gone crazy.. the new 300v 15w50 has a price of 895/-..
                    and the dealer was saying that the formula and the packing were revised...

                    so that is out of the budget for my next oil change.. wat is the best grade for the uni ?? i'm thinkin of the 5100,but just saw that there is a 10w40 grade in it too..(i'm usin petronas sprinta 5000 10w40 full syn),so should i go for th 15w50 or 10w40 ??
                    RED BULL did'nt give me WINGS, my BIKE did !!

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                    • Originally posted by Puneet1 View Post
                      are you sure ???? it has a claimed 10000kms drain interval so it must be synth

                      Gulf Pride 4T Plus 20W-40 - Lubricants for Two Wheelers by Gulf Oil
                      not sure if it would last for 10k but when i drained it at 4.5k kms the oil was still good. and i was running with a ****ed up valve on my splendor!
                      07 HH Zma
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                      • Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post
                        not sure if it would last for 10k but when i drained it at 4.5k kms the oil was still good. and i was running with a ****ed up valve on my splendor!
                        whats its price satish?

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                        • Originally posted by Puneet1 View Post
                          whats its price satish?
                          i bought it for 170-180rs almost an year back
                          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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                          • Originally posted by onlinesatish View Post
                            i bought it for 170-180rs almost an year back
                            and yet it lasts 4k kms . great will go for it next week

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                            • Originally posted by Puneet1 View Post
                              can anyone tell me the cost of Gulf Pride 4T Plus 20W-40 ?is it fully synth ?
                              it is a semi synth... and is one fantastic oil at that price... try it to realize why I like it so much. MRP is not more than Rs 220

                              Originally posted by thunderbird_m6 View Post
                              Money is not a concern to me, as long as my bike is running in full health.. that all I need as I've managed my bike very well. So, U advice me to go for MOTUL which is THE BEST !!!

                              Also, can U advice me which mechanic is good for my FZ. I know some mechanics... Standard Auto @ Mehdipatnam, 02 Mechanics @ Khairtabad near Shaam theatre (which is closed now)...
                              Try the Motul then.

                              What do you want a mechanic to do for your FZ?
                              .
                              Last edited by HydBiker; 10-02-2009, 09:05 PM.

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                              • Originally posted by HydBiker View Post
                                it is a semi synth... and is one fantastic oil at that price... try it to realize why I like it so much.
                                If you say then i have to agree
                                yup im going for it next week .
                                Last edited by Puneet1; 10-02-2009, 09:06 PM.

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