Winter Oil change

Canuck · 11-02-2008, 02:43 PM

I was wondering if anyone has in input into whether 10 W 40 or 5 w 40 is better for a GZ in temperatures of -3 to +10 degrees Celcius.

I do store it in the garage most days especially if its raining.

If i do go with 5 W 40 should i get a particular brand..??

thanks for the input!

Happy Ridin' :rawk:

Easy Rider · 11-02-2008, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Canuck

I was wondering if anyone has in input into whether 10 W 40 or 5 w 40 is better for a GZ in temperatures of -3 to +10 degrees Celcius.

Either should be fine for those temps HOWEVER be sure you check the ratings and avoid "energy conserving" or "friction modifiers". That is more common as the first number becomes smaller.

To be really safe, use a motorcycle oil.....although that should not be necessary.

A lot of riders seem to like Shell Rotella T Synthetic ......yes, a diesel oil !!

**jonathan180iq** · 11-03-2008, 02:59 PM

I'll back that up. Both oils are suited for those temperatures. I usually go with a smaller first number in the winter, just because. I have never really had a problem with either and to be honest, can't tell a difference.

Water Warrior 2 · 11-04-2008, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Canuck

I was wondering if anyone has in input into whether 10 W 40 or 5 w 40 is better for a GZ in temperatures of -3 to +10 degrees Celcius.

I do store it in the garage most days especially if its raining.

If i do go with 5 W 40 should i get a particular brand..??

thanks for the input!

Happy Ridin' :rawk:

If you are going to use a Dino oil get a 5W40. Synthetic get a 10W40.

GZ250 · 11-05-2008, 10:23 PM

For -3 to 10 the standard 10W-40 would work. It works equally well both in cold winters and hot summers down here.

mrlmd1 · 11-06-2008, 03:47 PM

Don't forget - for those of you who want to lay up the bike for the winter, change the oil first in the Fall before putting it away, not in the Spring when you recommission it. You don't want the old dirty oil with the acids in it sitting in the engine and trans over the layup period, you want to put it away with clean oil. And get a battery tender and keep the battery up and charged so it doesn't freeze or crap out from the cold and neglect over the winter. Maybe also elevate the bike off the tires if you can.

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Canuck Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 159	Winter Oil change I was wondering if anyone has in input into whether 10 W 40 or 5 w 40 is better for a GZ in temperatures of -3 to +10 degrees Celcius. I do store it in the garage most days especially if its raining. If i do go with 5 W 40 should i get a particular brand..?? thanks for the input! Happy Ridin' :rawk: Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-03-2008, 02:59 PM	#3
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: Winter Oil change I'll back that up. Both oils are suited for those temperatures. I usually go with a smaller first number in the winter, just because. I have never really had a problem with either and to be honest, can't tell a difference. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-05-2008, 10:23 PM	#5
GZ250 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 334	Re: Winter Oil change For -3 to 10 the standard 10W-40 would work. It works equally well both in cold winters and hot summers down here. __________________ “God creates out of nothing. Wonderful you say. Yes, to be sure, but he does what is still more wonderful: he makes saints out of sinners.” “People understand me so poorly that they don't even understand my complaint about them not understanding me.” --- Søren Kierkegaard --- Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-06-2008, 03:47 PM	#6
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: Winter Oil change Don't forget - for those of you who want to lay up the bike for the winter, change the oil first in the Fall before putting it away, not in the Spring when you recommission it. You don't want the old dirty oil with the acids in it sitting in the engine and trans over the layup period, you want to put it away with clean oil. And get a battery tender and keep the battery up and charged so it doesn't freeze or crap out from the cold and neglect over the winter. Maybe also elevate the bike off the tires if you can.
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