10w40

[HondaJon_imp]

Just curious, who is running 10w-40 in their bikes? I live in FL and it is HOT! I just noticed the owner's manual only mentions 10w-30, but the service manual lists both.

I have always run AMSOIL 10-40 in all my air cooled bikes without issue.

 

[the Ferret]

I am currently running 10/40 but not by a particular choice, I messed up and grabbed the wrong oil. I'll change it back to 10/30 at the end of Sept or early October.

Don't think there would be an issue with either grade between 32 and 100 degrees.

(let's not turn this into a typical oil fight btw.)

Simple question, lets try and answer it simply and civily.

 

[terrydlargo_imp]

I live in Florida too, and I run Mobile full synthetic 10W40. No problems

 

[HondaJon_imp]

Thanks guys - 10-40 it is. It gets really hot here and I've never had an issue with the other bikes.

 

[Deanohh_imp]

End of thread, right?

 

[lola_imp]

End of thread, right?

I live in Southern cali and use Motul Semi Synthetic 10w40

 

[Ole]

End of thread, right?

HA oil threads on the interwebz never end never die
Even after a nuclear event that takes down all of mankind, there will be a pissing match on an oil thread somewhere!

BTW next oil change I am going to Amsoil 10w40.
cuz the SERVICE MANUAL says I can

 

[the Ferret]

Cockroaches, crocodiles and oil threads ... lol

 

[Houtman_imp]

Cockroaches, crocodiles and oil threads ... lol

and Keith Richard from the Rolling Stones (the best in the world,I have seen them 16 times!!!)

 

[the Ferret]

Cockroaches, crocodiles and oil threads ... lol

and Keith Richard from the Rolling Stones (the best in the world,I have seen them 16 times!!!)

and Keith Richard from the Rolling Stones

:rofl:

 

[Darpo_imp]

Just curious, who is running 10w-40 in their bikes? I live in FL and it is HOT! I just noticed the owner's manual only mentions 10w-30, but the service manual lists both.

I have always run AMSOIL 10-40 in all my air cooled bikes without issue.

I'm at 2700 miles and for the first 2 changes I stayed w/ the recommended 10w30 honda. It too gets steamy in the Carolinas and for this last change went w/ the Amsoil 1040 full synthetic and love it. Super smooth and crazy as it sounds feel a performance boost in the sweet spot of 5-7,000 rpms. Read so many good things about full synthetic and especially the Amsoil. I know there are tons of opinions, but this works for me. ride safe!

 

[hl9td_imp]

Not really an oil guy but I can find nothing in owners or service manual that states other than 10w-30 oil. Info on Japanese Honda site is same. My only experience in this area is with my T100; use 20w-50 Mobile full syn and works great as far as lubrication goes. Regular oil (dino 10w40) went bad within 500-750 as tested by engine lab. Mazda Miata asks for 5w20. Put in 10w30 and way down goes the milage. Who knows? But it is fun to discuss in a friendly manner!

 

[Deanohh_imp]

Not really an oil guy but I can find nothing in owners or service manual that states other than 10w-30 oil. Info on Japanese Honda site is same. My only experience in this area is with my T100; use 20w-50 Mobile full syn and works great as far as lubrication goes. Regular oil (dino 10w40) went bad within 500-750 as tested by engine lab. Mazda Miata asks for 5w20. Put in 10w30 and way down goes the milage. Who knows? But it is fun to discuss in a friendly manner!

service manual, page 3-14.

 

[hl9td_imp]

Deanohh:

Thanks saw that. 10w40 in chart for exact same range as 10w30. However, all stated specs are for 10w30. Seems Honda can either type or make charts; our choice!

 

[Deanohh_imp]

Look in the margin note.

 

[Jim21680_imp]

So, I have 10/40 in my bike and live in the mid-Atlantic climate. Should I change to 30 before winter?

 

[hl9td_imp]

Deanohh:

Good one. At least now I saw to also replace the filler cap when done.

 

[Aussie_imp]

I use 10w40. It can get over 105 degrees F in South Australia during summer.

 

[HondaJon_imp]

Not really an oil guy but I can find nothing in owners or service manual that states other than 10w-30 oil. Info on Japanese Honda site is same. My only experience in this area is with my T100; use 20w-50 Mobile full syn and works great as far as lubrication goes. Regular oil (dino 10w40) went bad within 500-750 as tested by engine lab. Mazda Miata asks for 5w20. Put in 10w30 and way down goes the milage. Who knows? But it is fun to discuss in a friendly manner!

Take a look at page 3-14 in the service manual. I'm running with it. Too hot here in sunny FL..