04-12-2014, 07:00 AM
Ok here is the DEFINITIVE word on which oil is APPROVED for your CB 1100
API Service Classification SG or higher EXCEPT oils labeled as energy conserving or resource conserving on the circular API service label, SAE 10W30, JASO T 903 standard MA Pro Honda GN4 4 stoke oil ( USA and Canada) or Honda 4 stroke oil, or an equivalent motorcycle oil
If using other than Honda engine oil, check the lable to make sure that the oil satisfies all of the following standards
JASO T 903 standard MA
SAE standard 10W30
API classification SG or higher
The highlighted one below
[url=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/theferret111/media/march31007_zpsa24bed3a.jpg.html]![[Image: 49e520266f09275b3f9fdd004b70bbae.jpg]](https://cb1100forum.net/forum/uploads/imp/201404/49e520266f09275b3f9fdd004b70bbae.jpg)
This is what the manufacturer recommends. Anything other than that falls under the opinion category.
It can't be that hard to find a gallon of Honda GN4 10w30 no matter what country you are in.
API Service Classification SG or higher EXCEPT oils labeled as energy conserving or resource conserving on the circular API service label, SAE 10W30, JASO T 903 standard MA Pro Honda GN4 4 stoke oil ( USA and Canada) or Honda 4 stroke oil, or an equivalent motorcycle oil
If using other than Honda engine oil, check the lable to make sure that the oil satisfies all of the following standards
JASO T 903 standard MA
SAE standard 10W30
API classification SG or higher
The highlighted one below
[url=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/theferret111/media/march31007_zpsa24bed3a.jpg.html]
![[Image: 49e520266f09275b3f9fdd004b70bbae.jpg]](https://cb1100forum.net/forum/uploads/imp/201404/49e520266f09275b3f9fdd004b70bbae.jpg)
This is what the manufacturer recommends. Anything other than that falls under the opinion category.
It can't be that hard to find a gallon of Honda GN4 10w30 no matter what country you are in.
