Engine Oils

[abhilashabhi12]

Shell SS cost me INR290 in chennai a month or so back. in fact just completed a highway trip of 250kms today - fully satisfied with the oil performance. Had the oil checked by a mechanic today too, and he said it was good for another 500kms.. 2000kms on a 290rs oil is not bad at all ! Castrol Power SS used to give up in 800-1000kms itself.

So, happy with shell SS experience, I have bought Shell FS oil for INR745 today for my next oil change. Shell attendant has promised drain period of 9000kms !!! Looking fwd to changing to this once my current oil is finished. Will update my experience here in due course..

Cheers !
Srini

Thanks dude, lets see what's in store for me with Shell SS

[thefalcon]

Where can i get petronas oil in bangalore ?
I tried searching most shops in JC road but none of them had any.

One shop had a bottle which was imported in 06/2008..
Do oils have a shelf life ? i didnt buy it coz it looked too old.

Does anyone have the contact number of petronas head office ?
i tried mailing them but it seems the email id isn't valid []

[amar_r15]

Engine Oil for Apache RTR180

Plz suggest me good synthetic oil for Apache RTR180

Current oil : Tvs Tru4

Grade required :20W40 (recommended in manual)

Services done: 4

Kms done: 8000

Price is not my concern...only i should get is smoother and free flow revving

thanks in advance

[Bubbly]

I recently shifted to ELF MOTO 4 GOLD (20w40) for my GS150R (was initially using the Castrol Activ 4T oil from suzuki service till 6500km). Read some positive reviews about this oil so shifted to it

I have done 100km and I feel that the engine is getting heated quickly. gear shifts are better. I feel that the pickup has dropped and thye mileage has improved (was getting between 45-50 initially but now I am getting 50+)

I am a bit confused (because of engine heating and lack of pickup) whether to continue with this oil or shift to any other

[rajesh1136]

When to Change to Fully Synthetic oil?

Hi Guys,

Got AGIP fully Synth 5w40. My odo reads just 6225. Can i change to synth now ?

Engine glazing prob will come ?

let me know. im using GSR150

[rajesh1136]

@Kalsi & @Happybiking - Pls look out for my posts in previous pages. My bike is RX (2 stroke) I'm forced to use such oils due to unavailability of good 2 stroke oils in this country due to Govt norms.

@Kalsi - If one doesn't uses the engine oil then the bike is doomed; My ride is still going strong.

i know one guy having motul... factory line fully synth for 2stroke bikes.

i also saw in his shop yesterday. Huff... i thought ur only to check helix (car) but before that u used (Truck).

Lol guess u coming down in size... come to bike soon

[Sunny]

Query Merged

[rajesh1136]

Hi Guys,

Got AGIP fully Synth 5w40. My odo reads just 6225. Can i change to synth now ?

Engine glazing prob will come ?

let me know. im using GSR150

How to Switch to Synthetic Motor Oil - wikiHow

Myths About Synthetic Motor Oils

These answered my questions also. AGIP fully synth.. here i come

Got the info... Thanks Bhai for merging it.

[aargee]

You Better Stay away... getting a good oil for your 2-stroke bike is the prob right... i will PM a number... oil shop owner... he has 2-stroke motul fully synth. What say ?

Rajesh, if you notice the Helix Ultra it has a rating of SM/CF that makes it suitable for Gasoline & Diesel engine oil isn't it? Only difference being 5W-40 instead of 20W-40. The JASO FC stuff you're talking about is Japanese standards, while you can see this is being rated by API/ACEA (US & EU). Why do you think this is not suitable?

Also if you can throw some light on the wet clutch & damages, it would help much.

[rajesh1136]

Rajesh, if you notice the Helix Ultra it has a rating of SM/CF that makes it suitable for Gasoline & Diesel engine oil isn't it? Only difference being 5W-40 instead of 20W-40. The JASO FC stuff you're talking about is Japanese standards, while you can see this is being rated by API/ACEA (US & EU). Why do you think this is not suitable?

Also if you can throw some light on the wet clutch & damages, it would help much.

Thanks for the price.
It is just that the Orion guy seems to be a dealer for AGIP and is promoting it.

A synthetic oil should not cause clutch slippage unless you have used a car oil rated API SL or SM. But to my knowledge the oil you have used is Motorbke oil. Get your clutch checked. Sometimes clutch plates change behavior all of a sudden after service & oil change.

if you have a clutch slippage, that might explain the reason for your point # 3 & 4.

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universal-threads/4789-engine-oils-242.html

Im saying no from others experience and standards

[thefalcon]

Do engine oils have any expiry date ??

Is it ok to buy a bottle of petronas oil which was manufactured in june 2008 ?

Please reple ASAP, i have to buy a bottle of oil by tomorrow itself.

[rajesh1136]

Do engine oils have any expiry date ??

Is it ok to buy a bottle of petronas oil which was manufactured in june 2008 ?

Please reple ASAP, i have to buy a bottle of oil by tomorrow itself.

i dont think it is a prob. cos never heard of expiry date for engine oils.

[aargee]

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universa...-oils-242.html

Im saying no from others experience and standards

P220's engine!!! Well, check this out from BCM touring on P220's engine - Which Bike? Pulsar 220/Zma/R15/FZ6/ CD100? - India Travel Forum, BCMTouring

I don't intend to argue but to learn through debate; I see most of the engine oil makers manufacturing the engine oil to be used for both Diesel & Gasoline engine oil which is indicated by SM/CF. Besides if you look at the grade Ultra is 5W-40 compared to Yamaha's recommendation 20W-40. So how do you say Ultra should damage the clutch plates? Appreciate an insight.

[FranklySpeaking]

Do engine oils have any expiry date ??

Is it ok to buy a bottle of petronas oil which was manufactured in june 2008 ?

Please reple ASAP, i have to buy a bottle of oil by tomorrow itself.

Although it is not mentioned clearly what the expiry date/shelf life of oil is, but if I was you, I would not buy a bottle of oil that was packed 2 year back.

You can see this for reference (you'll have to scroll to the bottom of page)

Car Bibles : The Engine Oil Bible

I was browsing a forum and some guy used a 10 year old bottle. It was eggyolk-like at the bottom. I would not take a chance of buying even a 2 year old bottle.

[thefalcon]

i dont think it is a prob. cos never heard of expiry date for engine oils.

Although it is not mentioned clearly what the expiry date/shelf life of oil is, but if I was you, I would not buy a bottle of oil that was packed 2 year back.

You can see this for reference (you'll have to scroll to the bottom of page)

Car Bibles : The Engine Oil Bible

I was browsing a forum and some guy used a 10 year old bottle. It was eggyolk-like at the bottom. I would not take a chance of buying even a 2 year old bottle.

I was pretty desperate for getting petronas but luckily i saw the mfg date and didn't buy it.. thought i'll clarify if its ok with the xbhp members before buying oil which is 2 years old