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Scooters - 125 to 300 => LIKE 200i => Topic started by: Stig / Major Tom on March 27, 2014, 06:58:29 PM

Title: Engine Oil Discussion - Don't look Ethel!
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on March 27, 2014, 06:58:29 PM
After watching this video put out by Amsoil.....well, he points out that their scooter-specific oil is made for scooters with the engine, transmisson and clutch lubricated by a common sump. And that this scooter oil costs less than their motorcycle oil because scooters do not need that extra protection.
So, this oil is for wet clutches, and offers less protection than some of their other oils.
Especially the latter remark does not sell me on this oil for my LIKE200i~!
I am obtaining this oil through the mail, and laying out there on the concrete very frequently to put it in my scooter --- and he is telling me that there are oils that offer better protection than what I'm using. Also this oil is good for infrequently ridden scooters....which does not describe my scooter!
Cyclepedia does state to use fully synthetic oil in my LIKE - and my dealer tech says to use Amsoil - but what brand do Honda, Yamaha and Suzuki use in their scooters (not bikes - but their scooters) Anyone know what they use?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Eq8wEgSClA&feature=player_detailpage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Eq8wEgSClA&feature=player_detailpage)
Title: Re: Engine Oil Discussion - Don't look Ethel!
Post by: 200i on March 27, 2014, 07:40:23 PM
Just for the record....I use Mobil 1 synthenic in everything I own.  Not cheap but has good ratings and I know it's recommended for many high end cars such as Mercedes...and we all know our Likes are as close to a Mercedes as you can get:)
Title: Re: Engine Oil Discussion - Don't look Ethel!
Post by: NeoGenesisMax on March 27, 2014, 11:44:35 PM
Try Motul Scooter Blend. My dealer sold me that.
Title: Re: Engine Oil Discussion - Don't look Ethel!
Post by: tortoise on March 28, 2014, 01:11:11 AM
For those that have not rejected (http://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=10848.msg110697#msg110697) using regular oil, consider Delo 15W40 (http://lancescooterforums.com/forum/index.php?topic=90.msg313#msg313).
Title: Re: Engine Oil Discussion - Don't look Ethel!
Post by: Vivo on March 28, 2014, 01:50:08 AM
Quote from: tortoise on March 28, 2014, 01:11:11 AM
For those that have not rejected (http://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=10848.msg110697#msg110697) using regular oil, consider Delo 15W40 (http://lancescooterforums.com/forum/index.php?topic=90.msg313#msg313).


+100
Title: Re: Engine Oil Discussion - Don't look Ethel!
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on March 28, 2014, 02:03:44 AM
Quote from: Vivo on March 28, 2014, 01:50:08 AM

+100
Never heard of Delo oil.
Will look into it.
Title: Re: Engine Oil Discussion - Don't look Ethel!
Post by: Vivo on March 28, 2014, 02:10:22 AM
Quote from: Stig on March 28, 2014, 02:03:44 AM
Never heard of Delo oil.
Will look into it.

Delo is made by Caltex... similar with Rotella by Shell