oil type, weight, and filter???

beccagz250 · 06-04-2010, 05:36 PM

i am going to be doing a service on my gz that i just bought, and was wondering if a motorcycle specific oil is needed for the engine, or if just regular old 10w40 that you buy at the store for cars is ok?? also, any preferences with brands, or using a weight other than 10w40? also is there a cross reference number for a purolator or other aftermarket filter that can be used on the bike that i may be able to find at the local parts store, instead of overpaying at the dealer??

any input with your opinion on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

blaine · 06-04-2010, 05:45 PM

Any 10-40 oil as long as it does not have any friction modifiers in it.SHELL ROTOLLA is very good oil to use.A HIFLO-FILTRO HF-136 is a good oil filter and much cheaper than stock.I use only motorcycle specific synthetic 10-40 oil.

beccagz250 · 06-04-2010, 05:51 PM

right, rotella is typically a 15w40, for diesels.... is that what is commonly used in these bikes??

Easy Rider · 06-04-2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by blaine

Any 10-40 oil as long as it does not have any friction modifiers in it.

That WAS true for a long time......and in many cases, might still be true.....but now it is somewhat of a gamble because......the latest SL/SM standard for car oil allows some friction modifiers to be added WITHOUT mentioning that on the label. Point IS that it might not be possible for you to know whether there is any in there or not.

That problem does not exist (now) with the diesel oils mentioned.

beccagz250 · 06-04-2010, 06:11 PM

ok, that said.... would it be a good idea to use a motorcycle oil 10w40??? just to be on the safe side??? btw, i appreciate all the input!

blaine · 06-04-2010, 06:18 PM

Yes.That way there is no question .

Easy Rider · 06-04-2010, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by beccagz250

ok, that said.... would it be a good idea to use a motorcycle oil 10w40??? just to be on the safe side??? btw, i appreciate all the input!

Yes, that IS what I was trying to say. Never quite got there though, did I ?? :roll:

If you live in a VERY hot climate, the 20W50 would be OK.
If it is never very hot, the 10W30 would be OK too.

Do you have an owners manual ?
There is one on here available for download.

patrick_777 · 06-04-2010, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Rider

Do you have an owners manual ?
There is one on here available for download.

:plus1:

Water Warrior 2 · 06-04-2010, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by beccagz250

right, rotella is typically a 15w40, for diesels.... is that what is commonly used in these bikes??

15w40 Rotella in both our bikes. Cheap, easy to find and has been certified for bike engines. Win win and win.

beccagz250 · 06-04-2010, 08:44 PM

I did download the manual, and i read that it required api sg or sf 10w40, but i was just trying to get some personal opinions on what everyone does, and what works best, because sometimes people find things that work better than what is suggested in the manual. Thanks for all your input!

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06-04-2010, 05:45 PM	#2
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: oil type, weight, and filter??? Any 10-40 oil as long as it does not have any friction modifiers in it.SHELL ROTOLLA is very good oil to use.A HIFLO-FILTRO HF-136 is a good oil filter and much cheaper than stock.I use only motorcycle specific synthetic 10-40 oil. __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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beccagz250 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: windsor locks, ct Posts: 29	Re: oil type, weight, and filter??? right, rotella is typically a 15w40, for diesels.... is that what is commonly used in these bikes?? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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beccagz250 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: windsor locks, ct Posts: 29	Re: oil type, weight, and filter??? ok, that said.... would it be a good idea to use a motorcycle oil 10w40??? just to be on the safe side??? btw, i appreciate all the input! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: oil type, weight, and filter??? Yes.That way there is no question . __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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06-04-2010, 08:44 PM	#10
beccagz250 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: windsor locks, ct Posts: 29	Re: oil type, weight, and filter??? I did download the manual, and i read that it required api sg or sf 10w40, but i was just trying to get some personal opinions on what everyone does, and what works best, because sometimes people find things that work better than what is suggested in the manual. Thanks for all your input!
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