06-11-2012, 08:05 AM
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Location: New Zealand
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How important is the SAE rating of engine oil?
I've just done my first oil change on my bike since I bought it (second hand) and my local automotive shop didn't have any 'SAE 10W-40' engine oil as suggested by the manual. I did get some 4T (4stroke) motorbike oil 10W-40 but couldn't find SAE rating anywhere.
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06-11-2012, 08:29 AM
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Location: Crawfordville, Florida
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Re: How important is the SAE rating of engine oil?
Did you put in a motorcycle-specific oil, not marked as "energy conserving" or with "friction modifiers". If you put in regular automotive oil, your clutch will be slipping. There has to be a weight indicated somewhere on one of the labels on the jug. What is the temperature range where you are? A 20-50 wt oil would probably still be OK for you, unless it's really cool or cold and that may make it a little hard to turn over and start in the morning.
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06-11-2012, 08:19 PM
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Re: How important is the SAE rating of engine oil?
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