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4K oil change - which one?
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(11-16-2013, 11:56 AM)HikerToo_imp Wrote: Just use Honda Full Syn, 10/30, can't go wrong

Honda does not have a full synthetic.They have Honda pro
HP4 which is a Synthetic/Petroleum Blend.
Furthermore cars use 10w-30 viscosity not Motorcycles.
I don't have a clue as to why Honda recommends 10w-30.
Especially when Honda motorcycles tend to run hot.
Hondas also take a while to warm up.
I ran Amsoil 20W-50 in my Rune for about 3 years due to
Hondas running hot.That viscosity helps the engine in the
summer.
Motorcycles today have different tolerances than those of
30-40 years ago.So engines today don't need such cautious
break-in as in years past.Even though Synthetics are thinner
and therefore more slippery,new engines aren't breaking-in with
as much internal shavings of parts.However I must admit,when I
drained the oil in my CB at 60 miles because the glass sight
indicator was reading totally full I did actually pick a few
black speck shavings from the oil drain pan.Like where did they come from.
I was almost flabbergasted when the Honda dealer I bought my CB
from { I never used this dealer before } had Amsoil 10W-4o on
their shelf.It says right on the container it is " wet clutch compatible " and is SHEER STABLE. Also :
- No friction modifers for outstanding wet clutch performance
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4K oil change - which one? - by cbdtran_imp - 11-16-2013, 11:26 AM
RE: 4K oil change - which one? - by Deanohh_imp - 11-16-2013, 11:34 AM
RE: 4K oil change - which one? - by CIP57_imp - 11-17-2013, 12:11 AM
RE: 4K oil change - which one? - by meowguy_imp - 11-17-2013, 01:28 AM
RE: 4K oil change - which one? - by 736cc_imp - 11-17-2013, 01:59 PM
RE: 4K oil change - which one? - by cbdtran_imp - 11-18-2013, 01:17 AM
RE: 4K oil change - which one? - by _imp - 11-21-2013, 03:56 PM
RE: 4K oil change - which one? - by Deanohh_imp - 11-21-2013, 04:24 PM
RE: 4K oil change - which one? - by the Ferret - 11-21-2013, 09:26 PM
RE: 4K oil change - which one? - by the Ferret - 11-21-2013, 10:10 PM
4K oil change - which one? - by Capo_imp - 11-22-2013, 01:00 AM
RE: 4K oil change - which one? - by _imp - 11-22-2013, 03:42 AM
RE: 4K oil change - which one? - by Deanohh_imp - 11-22-2013, 05:05 AM
RE: 4K oil change - which one? - by the Ferret - 10-08-2014, 11:02 AM
4K oil change - which one? - by Cormanus - 10-08-2014, 06:55 PM
RE: 4K oil change - which one? - by the Ferret - 10-12-2014, 04:31 AM

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