castrol gtx 10 w 40 part synthetic

lumpyv · Post by **lumpyv** » Mon Jun 03, 2013 11:35 am

the above is on cheeps at asda at the moment

would it work in the storm or would it bo11ox it up ? just wondered

cheekykev · Post by **cheekykev** » Mon Jun 03, 2013 12:57 pm

Castrol Power 1 semi synthetic 10-30, YES 10-30 that's what's recommended by the mechanics at Hunts, Honda dealer near me, they also sponsor Michel Dunlop, so they should know what they're talking about

Not cheap, but remember, if you skimp on oil you'll pay later

agentpineapple · Post by **agentpineapple** » Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:03 pm

is it a 4T. four stroke oil?

sgoaty · Post by **sgoaty** » Mon Jun 03, 2013 3:07 pm

Alot of people run car oil without issue but its not supposed to be good for the clutch. I wouldnt do it myself.

seb421 · Post by **seb421** » Mon Jun 03, 2013 4:16 pm

Iirc car oil isn't a good idea as it's only used in the engine in the car and not the gearbox and clutch as well like a bike so they don't have the additional additives that's required

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bazza696 · Post by **bazza696** » Mon Jun 03, 2013 4:35 pm

I have run engine oil for the last 3 years without any problem, all you have to do is change it more frequently(about 2500 miles) and you know when it going off and needs changing cause you get a little clutch slip.

This reinforces what the guys on here say that car oil is not suited for being squashed and attacked by clutches.

I have now changed to Castrol Power 1 so it should last the whole season with one oil change rather than the two I had to do with the car engine oil.

You may say why do it, I had a car that I changed oil every 3000 miles therefore I used the same oil in both as I would buy 5 gallons a time, so worked out cheaper, I now have a diesel and I dare not try that oil in the bike.

8541Hawk · Post by **8541Hawk** » Mon Jun 03, 2013 5:00 pm

Actually oil spec'ed for use in a diesel engine would be better for your bike than standard auto oil.

The reason is that diesel spec oil does not have the anti-friction additives that cause issue with your clutch.

lumpyv · Post by **lumpyv** » Mon Jun 03, 2013 7:06 pm

thanks for your replies gents

12 squid for 4 litres . but i,m not going to bother

cheers

lloydie · Post by **lloydie** » Mon Jun 03, 2013 7:32 pm

I use it once a year to flush the dirty oil out takes about 3k tho :-) lol
When you ride a 2 stroke anything will do !

bazza696 · Post by **bazza696** » Tue Jun 04, 2013 8:35 am

lumpyv wrote:thanks for your replies gents

12 squid for 4 litres . but i,m not going to bother

cheers

4 litres would not be enough either as she takes 4.6 litres for a filter and oil change

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