Which brand of oil do you use?

[gregspeople250]

Red Line in engine and gearbox and going double stints (4,000 KM) on engine oil with no issues.  The engine uses no oil as indicated by the dipstick and it comes out still quite clean looking (yes, I know "looks" can be deceiving but is still a good indication of the oil's usage).  I think this performance is mostly a tribute to how well the rings are seated in my People 250 and to not running the scoot' wide open very much.  I'm impressed with the Kymco engine as a whole.  Design and materials are on a par with the Japanese motorbikes and scooters I've owned (>25).

[juice]

Castrol syntec 5w50 is available through advance auto , but you might have to special order it . Good luck .

[racewalker]

Mobile 1

[fshfindr]

That's just a paid ad, nothing more.

It tells me to use syn, so I use syn. Maybe Mobil 1, Maybe not Mobile 1.  But syn. for sure.

Richard L.

[de-dee]

I use mobil 1  5 w 50   available at all auto supply stores, just ask for it,.

[Vivo]

Just had an oil change. Caltex Delo Gold.

[Billky]

As mentioned by someone here in this post, I use 10-40W as per climate (wich depends on temperature). Southern Spains temperature is very smooth almost all year around, ranging 50s(winter)-80s(summer). Castrol is my choice.
     Now, I´ve got a question wich bothers me a little: "Is Slick 50 ok used on scooters? My recent purchased scooter is Kymco downtown 300I (6 months). Thnxs.

[TANWare]

do not use slick 50 or other addatives with teflon etc. We have a very small reserve capacity and small journals etc. Anything that could even slightly gum up etc can be a severe issue with these. Just keep it clean and change often....................

[Billky]

Thanks for your advise. Definitely will not use it.

[old geezer]

Since Shell bought Pennzoil and Quaker State in 2002 and acquired Slick fifty the formulation has been changed. It has not had Teflon in it for quite some time. I still would not use any additives though.

[Vivo]

Right! your oil is a complete formulation with all the necessary additives in it. It's a complete food! However, additives is a biiig money maker for big companies. It's very simple to do.  Repackage an ordinary oil, sponsor a race, let a race driver endorse it and whala! instant money! Haha!  Only a few "concerned individuals" will ask for lab tests, etc.. The rest will just buy your product.

[Verlager]

I use Castrol 4T 10W-40 Motorcycle Oil in my 2005 250cc Grandvista. The scooter runs like a watch now, consistently and evenly at low speed and RPM. Acceleration is better, quicker. It just runs better! Castrol is half the price of the Mobil 1 4T motorcycle oil. It cost $1 more than regular car oil. Commonly available. 

 

[zombie]

Castrol Syntec for the engine, Napa full Synth. gear oil for the Trans, and Golden Spectro for 2t's.  I use full Synth. in all my engines. Have for 20+ years, and not one oil related failure. I once used gas station brand 2t in my then 70cc 2t zx50, and seized before I got home. (approx 6 miles). I also agree w/ NO ADDITIVES in the oils. They are not needed anymore. Cheap oil = quicker breakdown = less protection = long walk. Dino oil = more carbon build up = more heat = long walk. 2 cents

[ailixhomes]

Castrol oil is one of the best oil for all automobile Vehicle. It is very necessary for every one to get a good mileage and Average in their Vehicle. This oil is very important aspect of your vehicle's engine.

[racewalker]

I use Mobile 1 4T 10W-40 Motorcycle Oil on my DT300I. Can't think of the brand of gear oil but it is synthetic.