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lukasbasic

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5w40 synthetic oil ?
« on: April 25, 2017, 11:57:20 AM »
I did put it in yesterday. in hope to achieve higher top end (which it did not). but engine feels smoother during acceleration.
Wondering if this will cause any issues....
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Re: 5w40 synthetic oil ?
« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2017, 03:34:11 PM »
Is it the recommended grade of oil for your bike?
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Re: 5w40 synthetic oil ?
« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2017, 07:12:37 PM »
Probably make your engine happy...but never heard oils will change performance.....except from an oil company.
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Re: 5w40 synthetic oil ?
« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2017, 11:04:55 PM »
If it's a rated lubricant from a reputable company, you should be in fine shape.
I would not be overly concerned unless planning on a run to Dakar.
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Re: 5w40 synthetic oil ?
« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2017, 11:55:44 PM »
Quote from: Redk on April 27, 2017, 11:04:55 PM
yes, they do run some Zero weight oils in race-cars...  it has the viscosity of water !

Several cars run 0W20 or 0W40 these days.
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Re: 5w40 synthetic oil ?
« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2017, 09:24:51 AM »
I run Shell Rotella 5/40 synthetic and have no concerns with it at all. As others have said, oil usually will not increase your top end.
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Re: 5w40 synthetic oil ?
« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2017, 04:15:03 AM »
Depends on how cold your winters get; the colder it gets, the lower first number is what you want (5 rather then 10 or 20). Here in sunny CA I use 10W-40 or 20W-50. Read your manual, they should show a chart for various temp ranges.
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