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ENGINE OIL - peterbaron - 11-08-2017
Hi and hello to every
:As I surf through our forum threads, I noticed that members use different oil grades...and I wonder why, did you switch??
So please state: type & grade of oil, range of ambient temperature within driven season(s) and state/province::
Synthetic 10W40, 12-37*C, Ontario, riding only 3 different seasons within a year, this is the oil I bought from Honda dealer and I continue using it so far, never switched yet..
thanks
pb
RE: ENGINE OIL - jeffmazz_imp - 11-08-2017
Honda GN4 10W40, 40* - 95*+ Pennsylvania USA
RE: ENGINE OIL - Cormanus - 11-08-2017
This should get you started, Peter,
http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=5181
http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6486
http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=5341
http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2551
http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1076
http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=4141
RE: ENGINE OIL - peterbaron - 11-08-2017
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This should get you started, Peter,
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THANKS,
I just now see like an oil avalanche coming....it could be a good winter study before new, 2018 season
pb
RE: ENGINE OIL - Houtman_imp - 11-08-2017
Mobil 1 synthetic 10-40 motorcycle oil .
I ride around the year in NC/SC 40* - 95 *
RE: ENGINE OIL - Gumby 1100_imp - 11-09-2017
I don't think that Peter got the argument he was hoping for when he recently condemned the use of O2 Sensor Eliminator Plugs in the "How To Section"...
Having recently traded my CB, I didn't think it was worth the effort...
RE: ENGINE OIL - the Ferret - 11-09-2017
Honda GN4 10w30 I ride year round in Ohio... between 0 and 100 degrees, but usually between 32 and 95 though... But I prefer 60-80.....and dry...but I do ride in the rain. Started using it 36,000 miles ago and never switched lol
RE: ENGINE OIL - Rocky_imp - 11-09-2017
The owners manual says to use 10w30 so that's what I use.
RE: ENGINE OIL - Nortoon_imp - 11-09-2017
(11-09-2017, 01:30 AM)Rocky_imp Wrote: The owners manual says to use 10w30 so that's what I use.
That's what the Owner's Manual says, but my Honda dealer only stocks jugs of 10W40 Honda oil. I used it for 33,000 kilometers on my CB500XA with no problems. So it should be alright for the CB1100 EX.
The jugs are 1 US Gallon 3.8 liters. Which is the perfect measure according to the service manual for an oil change without a filter change. But who changes the oil without replacing the filter. However given that difference is only 1/10th of a liter, the jug will probably do. If not, I will probably buy a quart for top ups.
RE: ENGINE OIL - Rocky_imp - 11-09-2017
(11-09-2017, 03:50 AM)Nortoon_imp Wrote:(11-09-2017, 01:30 AM)Rocky_imp Wrote: The owners manual says to use 10w30 so that's what I use.
That's what the Owner's Manual says, but my Honda dealer only stocks jugs of 10W40 Honda oil. I used it for 33,000 kilometers on my CB500XA with no problems. So it should be alright for the CB1100 EX.
The jugs are 1 US Gallon 3.8 liters. Which is the perfect measure according to the service manual for an oil change without a filter change. But who changes the oil without replacing the filter. However given that difference is only 1/10th of a liter, the jug will probably do. If not, I will probably buy a quart for top ups.
That's what the Owner's Manual says, but my Honda dealer only stocks jugs of 10W40 Honda oil. I used it for 33,000 kilometers on my CB500XA with no problems. So it should be alright for the CB1100 EX.
The jugs are 1 US Gallon 3.8 liters. Which is the perfect measure according to the service manual for an oil change without a filter change. But who changes the oil without replacing the filter. However given that difference is only 1/10th of a liter, the jug will probably do. If not, I will probably buy a quart for top ups.
Lots of owners here are using 10w40 and doing just fine with it. You're not wrong for using it so I would carry on what you're doing
Any of the name brand oils are excellent. You don't have to use Honda oil. I use Motul in all my bikes because it's readily available.