Engine Oils

[Dogg]

No xW50 for me. Feels very sluggish! only W40 for me. I'll try to get hold of Petronas for the Zma! thx bro.

i was suggesting the 10w50 elf race tech for ur rtr... look into the shell advance semi/fully syn 10w40 for ur zma... the semi costs @ 280/-

[Pinaki]

i agree with you 100%. once i used gulf 20W40 felt smooth but didnt rev freely so after running it for 300kms i changed it to 10W30 & yes as you said it was an immediate change.revs freely and also engine note remains grunty. .....
thanks buddy for your reply

@ShahriarXtreme & SandeepCF, you changed 10w30 what ? The original HH oil or something else ? Like you I am also testing out 20w40 (yamalube) in my 2500kms old HeroHonda splendor+ engine , so I'd love to know your experience ...
I declined the HH oil during 2nd service , and changed the oil myself to 20w40 yamalube SL . My engine is indeed quieter cooler and smoother feeling but I am also feeling a bit lack of freely revving as with the earlier HH oil . Also I am seeing a significant drop in fuel efficiency ( 65 to 58 now) . The bike also felt mis-tuned from service .. which may explain the drop in petrol mileage . To be sure I visited the SS again today and had them re-tune the engine air-intake and Idle RPM . Keeping a watch now on everything and hoping I haven't caused any permanent harm with change in the oil grade . Problem is also that I haven't had time to ride the bike on longish rides since the change and service .
Anyone has specific feedback on the HH 10w30 SJ oil vs Gulf Pride 4t Plus 10w30 SL oils ?

[ShahriarXtreme]

@ShahriarXtreme & SandeepCF, you changed 10w30 what ? The original HH oil or something else ? Like you I am also testing out 20w40 (yamalube) in my 2500kms old HeroHonda splendor+ engine , so I'd love to know your experience ...
I declined the HH oil during 2nd service , and changed the oil myself to 20w40 yamalube SL . My engine is indeed quieter cooler and smoother feeling but I am also feeling a bit lack of freely revving as with the earlier HH oil . Also I am seeing a significant drop in fuel efficiency ( 65 to 58 now) . The bike also felt mis-tuned from service .. which may explain the drop in petrol mileage . To be sure I visited the SS again today and had them re-tune the engine air-intake and Idle RPM . Keeping a watch now on everything and hoping I haven't caused any permanent harm with change in the oil grade . Problem is also that I haven't had time to ride the bike on longish rides since the change and service .
Anyone has specific feedback on the HH 10w30 SJ oil vs Gulf Pride 4t Plus 10w30 SL oils ?

bro i used 10W30 caltex havoline oil coz nothing else was available in Bangladesh in this grade. while using 20W40 gulf pride i felt smoothness and less vibration but the grunty exhaust note was gone, didnt rev freely as it used to be and getting to 100kmph was slower. now i shifted to castrol power 1 10W30 ( recently available in BD) it feels great, engine has become little rough i mean only a little but pick up is great.
after using 20w40 change back to 10W30 and you'll feel the change by yourself just like i did.

[Pinaki]

bro i used 10W30 caltex havoline oil coz nothing else was available in Bangladesh in this grade. while using 20W40 gulf pride i felt smoothness and less vibration but the grunty exhaust note was gone, didnt rev freely as it used to be and getting to 100kmph was slower. now i shifted to castrol power 1 10W30 ( recently available in BD) it feels great, engine has become little rough i mean only a little but pick up is great.
after using 20w40 change back to 10W30 and you'll feel the change by yourself just like i did.

Thanks Shahriar'Bhai , I plan to do just what you & Sandeep'jee suggested ,
now the choice is between gulf pride 10w30 and the standard HH oil . However I shall run down this 20w40 yamalube for 2500Kms , no harm in doing that , nahi ? It's too smooooth , specially after the bike is run for a while and warmed up .
Bangladashe kothay thaken apne? Jessore'e amar mama'r bari , dhaka/khulna'y masi'r , aar ami kolkata'y .

[ShahriarXtreme]

as far as engine oil is concerned everyone will suggest you to go for the gulf.many people are using 20w40 oil where they are supposed to use 10w30 & reported their bike to be healthy.an interesting fact is that in Bangladesh almost 95% hh bikes are running either with 20w40 or 20w50 & i've seen many cbzx owner running over 50000km using only the 20w40 grade oil.so i guess you can run yamalube for sometime but drain it sooner to be on the safer side & from the next time use gulf 10w30.
I live in Dhaka.happy to meet you :-)

[social]

Can someone tell me where to buy MOTUl 300V FL 10w40 in Delhi (preferable South Delhi)?

[pioneeraron]

Hey guys where can i get this oil Elf Moto 4 xt Tech 10w50 fully synthetic oil in Mumbai?? Im located in central suburbs.Any one??

[saurabhjd]

Hey guys where can i get this oil Elf Moto 4 xt Tech 10w50 fully synthetic oil in Mumbai?? Im located in central suburbs.Any one??

even i am also looking for that. i stay in thane & andheri east is where i work.

[Mecho]

I change engine oil in every 1900 - 2000 kms. And for the last 3.5 - 4 years, have been using valvoline Premium Sunthetic blend.

any better suggestions??

[FATAL1TY - X]

I change engine oil in every 1900 - 2000 kms. And for the last 3.5 - 4 years, have been using valvoline Premium Sunthetic blend.

any better suggestions??

best oil for daily use and long drain intervals(5000-7000kms) with top up if necessary at 2000kms - Mobil1 MX4t, sadly i could not find this oil any where. so if anyone knows where to find the mx4t in kerala, please inform.

best oil for short drain intervals (3000-5000kms) and severe high load operaion with top up if necessary at 2000 kms - Motul 300v FL, and Agip racing 4t

other full synthetic oils that you can use - Elf Moto4 XT tech, Shell Advance Ultra, Castrol Power1 Racing.

the one i currently use in my R15 is motul 300v FL 15w 50. covered more than 3000kms on it as of now. never topped up because the level is in check.

[FATAL1TY - X]

@ShahriarXtreme & SandeepCF, you changed 10w30 what ? The original HH oil or something else ? Like you I am also testing out 20w40 (yamalube) in my 2500kms old HeroHonda splendor+ engine , so I'd love to know your experience ...
I declined the HH oil during 2nd service , and changed the oil myself to 20w40 yamalube SL . My engine is indeed quieter cooler and smoother feeling but I am also feeling a bit lack of freely revving as with the earlier HH oil . Also I am seeing a significant drop in fuel efficiency ( 65 to 58 now) . The bike also felt mis-tuned from service .. which may explain the drop in petrol mileage . To be sure I visited the SS again today and had them re-tune the engine air-intake and Idle RPM . Keeping a watch now on everything and hoping I haven't caused any permanent harm with change in the oil grade . Problem is also that I haven't had time to ride the bike on longish rides since the change and service .
Anyone has specific feedback on the HH 10w30 SJ oil vs Gulf Pride 4t Plus 10w30 SL oils ?

please use the recommended grade by the manufacturer. why 10w30 is recommended because that is what the ideal grade for a low capacity engine like that of a splendor. 20w40 is a heavy oil for your splendor and that is why you see the drop in mileage and that is also why the engine is smoother. no you will not cause any harm to the engine if you use a 20w40 instead of a 10w30. it is just that you'll have less power, less mileage and a more smooth running engine.

[Mecho]

best oil for daily use and long drain intervals(5000-7000kms) with top up if necessary at 2000kms - Mobil1 MX4t, sadly i could not find this oil any where. so if anyone knows where to find the mx4t in kerala, please inform.

best oil for short drain intervals (3000-5000kms) and severe high load operaion with top up if necessary at 2000 kms - Motul 300v FL, and Agip racing 4t

other full synthetic oils that you can use - Elf Moto4 XT tech, Shell Advance Ultra, Castrol Power1 Racing.

the one i currently use in my R15 is motul 300v FL 15w 50. covered more than 3000kms on it as of now. never topped up because the level is in check.

Is the mobil which you suggested a fully synthetic one????
The shop where I buy Valvoline Prem: there's mobile 4t engine oil fully Synthetic . But you have to spend around 1200 INR for a litre

[Mecho]

best oil for daily use and long drain intervals(5000-7000kms) with top up if necessary at 2000kms - Mobil1 MX4t, sadly i could not find this oil any where. so if anyone knows where to find the mx4t in kerala, please inform.

best oil for short drain intervals (3000-5000kms) and severe high load operaion with top up if necessary at 2000 kms - Motul 300v FL, and Agip racing 4t

other full synthetic oils that you can use - Elf Moto4 XT tech, Shell Advance Ultra, Castrol Power1 Racing.

the one i currently use in my R15 is motul 300v FL 15w 50. covered more than 3000kms on it as of now. never topped up because the level is in check.

The shop from which I buy Valvoline,the above said brands are there..Its near my house at Trivandrum. It's a MarginFree shop for Engine oils and other lubes. Its near Thampanoor
Here's the location.. the red dot.

[Mecho]

best oil for daily use and long drain intervals(5000-7000kms) with top up if necessary at 2000kms - Mobil1 MX4t, sadly i could not find this oil any where. so if anyone knows where to find the mx4t in kerala, please inform.

best oil for short drain intervals (3000-5000kms) and severe high load operaion with top up if necessary at 2000 kms - Motul 300v FL, and Agip racing 4t

other full synthetic oils that you can use - Elf Moto4 XT tech, Shell Advance Ultra, Castrol Power1 Racing.

the one i currently use in my R15 is motul 300v FL 15w 50. covered more than 3000kms on it as of now. never topped up because the level is in check.

BWT Castrol Power 1 racing is not much impressive IMHO.

[vkuchhal]

BWT Castrol Power 1 racing is not much impressive IMHO.

I have the same opinion but do not know why it sells so much much..