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[Water Warrior 2]

10-30 Suzuki motorcycle oil ?? I can't recall ever seeing a 10-30 motorcycle oil. But I have never looked for it either. lol.

[ncff07]

Originally Posted by Water Warrior

10-30 Suzuki motorcycle oil ?? I can't recall ever seeing a 10-30 motorcycle oil. But I have never looked for it either. lol.

Sorry my bad not 10-30 its 10-40. And yes Suzuki bike oil I got it from the dealer.

[alantf]

Originally Posted by ncff07

Suzuki bike oil I got it from the dealer.

Is it the same price as "ordinary" 10/40 oil, or is it a Suzuki rip off?

[blaine]

Originally Posted by alantf

Is it the same price as "ordinary" 10/40 oil, or is it a Suzuki rip off?

Do not use" ordinary" oil as most of them have friction modifiers that will ruin your clutch.If the oil says "energy-conserving" on the bottle,don't use it.A lot of people use "rotella-t" oil.I like to use the motorcycle specific oil to be on the safe side.The bike only holds 1300 mls, any savings would be minimal. :2tup: :rawk:

[alantf]

Originally Posted by blaine

(1)Do not use" ordinary" oil as most of them have friction modifiers that will ruin your clutch.(2) any savings would be minimal.

(1) When I said "ordinary" it went without saying that I meant "without additives". It tells you that, quite clearly, in the owners manual.
(2) Not if it IS a Suzuki rip off. But I don't know if it is a rip off or not. That's why I was asking.

[ncff07]

Its more expensive than regular CAR oil but like someone said Im not taking any chances with my bike. Castrol oil I use in my truck is less than $3 a quart. The Suzuki 10-40 bike oil is $6 a quart. Synthetic 10-40 bike oil is over $12 a quart.

[bonehead]

Originally Posted by ncff07

Its more expensive than regular CAR oil but like someone said Im not taking any chances with my bike. Castrol oil I use in my truck is less than $3 a quart. The Suzuki 10-40 bike oil is $6 a quart. Synthetic 10-40 bike oil is over $12 a quart.

Been using castrol gt in my bike since first oil change. No problems.
Only oil I use. :2tup:

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by bonehead

Been using castrol gt in my bike since first oil change. No problems.

Maybe you should add the word YET to the end of that sentence.

The latest oil standards allows for the addition of some "friction modifier" to the formula of auto oils without showing that on the label.

The formulation of your car oil may change without you knowing it.
Your clutch may suffer.

[bonehead]

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

Maybe you should add the word YET to the end of that sentence.

18,000 miles. I think is ok.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by bonehead

18,000 miles. I think is ok.

Let's try this again.

I absolutely believe that the "old" Castrol was perfectly fine for your bike.....18 miles or 180,000......whatever.

The point IS that they may change the formulation tomorrow and not tell you.......and it might damage your clutch.

It is a gamble; a small one maybe but still a gamble.