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Engine oil - Mixagon_imp - 07-02-2021
Sorry in advance
I guess this has been asked lots of times but the search shows nothing to help.What engine oil is best to use ? I'm sure I've read somewhere that some can cause an engine tick so I want to avoid those.
My handbook recommends SAE 10w-30 jaso T903 standard MA api SG or higher.
I was planning on using my usual Castrol 10w-40 semi but the above spec has made me doubt my choice. Its the first service so want to get it right.
RE: Engine oil - Lord Popgun - 07-02-2021
And just like that—an oil thread!!
RE: Engine oil - pdedse - 07-02-2021
(07-02-2021, 10:46 PM)Mixagon_imp Wrote: Sorry in advance
What engine oil is best to use ? I'm sure I've read somewhere that some can cause an engine tick so I want to avoid those.
My handbook recommends SAE 10w-30 jaso T903 standard MA api SG or higher.
I was planning on using my usual Castrol 10w-40 semi but the above spec has made me doubt my choice. Its the first service so want to get it right.
[url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=16760&highlight=oil+change]Read comment no. 2 from this thread, maybe it will help you decide.
Plus, there are other good observations there.
RE: Engine oil - GoldOxide_imp - 07-02-2021
An oil thread? What be this?
I used Honda GN4 10W40 and no problems.
I switched to Motul 5100 10W40 and it felt better, especially clutch action.
Ultimately I stayed with Shell Rotella T6 5W40. It was at least as good as Motul, but is a full synthetic and useful for winter cold climate riding as well as profuse, steamy hot summer conditions.
RE: Engine oil - LongRanger_imp - 07-02-2021
Not to be snarky, but use what you like. If you don’t want to second-guess yourself, simply follow the manufacturer’s recommendation. There’s nothing wrong with it and your bike will be fine.
RE: Engine oil - Mixagon_imp - 07-03-2021
(07-02-2021, 11:25 PM)pdedse_imp Wrote:(07-02-2021, 10:46 PM)Mixagon_imp Wrote: Sorry in advance
What engine oil is best to use ? I'm sure I've read somewhere that some can cause an engine tick so I want to avoid those.
My handbook recommends SAE 10w-30 jaso T903 standard MA api SG or higher.
I was planning on using my usual Castrol 10w-40 semi but the above spec has made me doubt my choice. Its the first service so want to get it right.
[url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=16760&highlight=oil+change]Read comment no. 2 from this thread, maybe it will help you decide.
Plus, there are other good observations there.
[url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=16760&highlight=oil+change]Read comment no. 2 from this thread, maybe it will help you decide.
Plus, there are other good observations there.
That's the thread I was looking for thanks.
I'll go with the recommended 10-30 this time.
Don't want this to go on forever so it can be closed if the powers that be wish to do so.
RE: Engine oil - GoldOxide_imp - 07-03-2021
My last four Honda motorcycles in the past six years all recommended 10W30 in their engines.
Heck, even my Honda EU2000i recommends 10W30. Now that I think about it, my Honda lawnmower suggests 10W30. There is a theme going on here.
Use the grade that is suitable for your climate, or just stick to the Honda product literature.
RE: Engine oil - koehlerk_imp - 07-03-2021
(07-02-2021, 11:57 PM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: Not to be snarky, but use what you like. If you don’t want to second-guess yourself, simply follow the manufacturer’s recommendation. There’s nothing wrong with it and your bike will be fine.
This is just toooo darn practical. Lol
RE: Engine oil - Raceman_imp - 07-03-2021
I struggle with oil choice in all of my bikes. With the CB1100, I just went with 10/30 Honda GN4 knowing it would be a safe bet. Perhaps I would switch to 10/40 in the hot summer months.
RE: Engine oil - bflint - 07-03-2021
No one that I can recall has mentioned any specific oil harming their engine. It seems that some feel specific oils can improve "aspects" of their engine performance. I just use Honda GN4 10W30 because Mr Ferret said so.
