sorry, but I thought Opie oils are offering advice on oil selection in this thread? please correct me if I'm mistaken
Hi A 10w-40 is the best option. http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-782-10w-40.aspx The best oils there are the Silkolene Pro 4 and Comp 4, Motul 300v, Redline, Amsoil, Shell Advance Ultra 4*and Castrol Power 1 Racing. The Motul 5100, Castrol Power 1, Shell Advance VSX and Silkolene Super 4 are good cheaper alternatives. Cheers Tim
Hi Tim, what do you recommend for the pre 600 mile service period on a new street blade....will simply be swapping out the stock oil ahead of the 600 mile service also, dealer service manager says bikes are supplied with a "special oil" for running in that even they can't buy....ever heard of that? cheers in advance
Hi Yes, the thing about running in is perfectly normal. 'Special' isn't really the right word though. Basic is a better word. When you're running in an engine, you want to use a basic oil as you need wear to take place. We don't really have anything suitable for that, all of our 10w-30s for bikes are a bit too good for it to run in well. I'd use the oil they put in and then put somethign decent in when it's ready. Cheers Tim
Thanks Tim, appreciate that and I think i'll just leave in that special oil (read that to mean basic) until the 600 service then. cheers
Hi Tim Just a thank you for your recommendation for the oil. I've placed the order, and it's been a pleasure doing business with you. Cheers, Colin
Hello Tim, I've just bought a used 2008 blade that mentions the use of 10w40 on its dealer service history. No mention of semi or fully synth For topping up, do I need to worry about adding a different oil to what might be in there? I was going to buy 10w30 from you but thought I would check this first. Cheers
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Cheers chaps. I've asked about my car oil. Always worth asking as these chaps really know there stuff
Make: Honda Model: CBR1000RR Year: 2013 Engine type: 999cc Inline 4 cylinder Performance modifications: R77 Exhaust, HM quickshifter Driving style: (road / off-road / track etc) Hard Road Use, non commute Any other information that may be relevant: Water temps usually 80c celcius when moving 104c at stop. Ambient Temperatures summer 15c min 45c max. Usually mid 30s when i ride. Dealership put in 20w50 Ipone oil, wondering if you think its too thick. What recommendation are you looking for? Engine
Hi Yes, I think it's too thick. Over here, a 10w-30 should be the standard choice. With it being a bit warmer for you, a 10w-40 makes sense. A 20w-50 doesn't make any sense to me. Cheers Tim
I was going to say the summer temp from Oz to the Uk seems to not be that different. OK not 45degs but 15-30 ish. the engine temp I have run is between 79-110deg. the higher temp I have seen on my bike in Spain. Normally 104 ish around town. And I think most of us run 10w30 with no issues
Tim non bikey request for engine oil. I will be contacting you on this one when I need it. Model: Toyota GT86 Year: 2014 Engine type: 2 ltr boxer Performance modifications: non Driving style: (road / off-road / track etc): just road only doing 3-5k a year More engine specs if needed Toyota GT 86 specifications and technical data | Tune86 - Toyota 86 tuning (GT 86, Subaru BRZ, Scion FR-S) I just want to make sure I get the best oil for the car
Hi I think I just replied to you on Pistonheads. The standard spec for those is a 0w-20 API SM oil, so I can offer this for it. Motul 8100 Eco-lite 0W-20 Gasoline engine oil 100% Synthetic Other than that, a 5w-30 API SM oil is suitable as an alternative, so any of the 5w-30s via this link a suitable options. Petrol API SM Cheers Tim
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