Engine oil

[Mixagon_imp]

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.

[Lord Popgun]

And just like that—an oil thread!!

[pdedse]

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.

[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.

[GoldOxide_imp]

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.

[LongRanger_imp]

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.

[Mixagon_imp]

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.

[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.

[GoldOxide_imp]

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.

[koehlerk_imp]

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

[Raceman_imp]

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.

[bflint]

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.