Oil & Filters???

I'm a DIY hands on guy when it comes to my machines. So I will do my own oil changes.

Where do you guys get your oil? Filters?

Which is best in your opinion of both oil & filters???

THanks in advance!

I use the OEM Honda paper filter, but some people swear by the Scotts reusable filter (here's a review http://www.cbr600rr.com/forum/index.php?page=55 ) and I decided to go with Honda HP4 semi synth...I like the best of both worlds...

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ORIGINAL: Fretless33

I use the OEM Honda paper filter, but some people swear by the Scotts reusable filter (here's a review http://www.cbr600rr.com/forum/index.php?page=55 ) and I decided to go with Honda HP4 semi synth...I like the best of both worlds...

Thanks Fret!! Is there a place to get the OEM Honda filters cheap, online, etc.? Same with oil??

I do the K&N oil filter Or the Honda...... and for oil I use Honda... had a shop owner say Castrol Actevo is good too..

I only use Repsol synthetic oil and honda filter. The oil is pricey, (about $10 a liter) but I think its the best by far.

I use Repsol also, I get here for about $6.99 and use the Honda oil filter. Course though, I've only done one oil change so far, but I used to use Repsol in my '94 Kaw.

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ORIGINAL: Frerice

I use Repsol also, I get here for about $6.99 and use the Honda oil filter. Course though, I've only done one oil change so far, but I used to use Repsol in my '94 Kaw.

+1 Repsol 10w-50 and oem Honda filter. Good stuff

What's the suggested mileage to start using synthetic oil?

First... $120 for the Scotts filter At $12 per regular filter, that would pay for itself in 10 changes... but damn that's a lot to pay out for the first oil change.

I don't know if there is a set mileage to start using synthetic oil, but I waited until the my 6000 mile oil change. That gave me the first at 600, 2nd at 3000 and then a 3rd at 6000 I started using synthetic. Makes for a $50 oil change... but oh-well.

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ORIGINAL: doncollins

First... $120 for the Scotts filter At $12 per regular filter, that would pay for itself in 10 changes... but damn that's a lot to pay out for the first oil change.

I don't know if there is a set mileage to start using synthetic oil, but I waited until the my 6000 mile oil change. That gave me the first at 600, 2nd at 3000 and then a 3rd at 6000 I started using synthetic. Makes for a $50 oil change... but oh-well.

Preety close to the mileage I use, 600, 3K, and then every 2,500 after.

Are we forced to buy Honda filters at Honda only? Or is there a lower price online place? (Vette world has this, so I'm asking)

Same on oil??

Thx,


PS: Also, how long do you allow to do your own oil change? Never done one, so I'm needing to ask all this stuff the first time.

I use a HiFlo filter and castrol 10w40 and have been using it on all my CBRs for the last eleven yrs, i did use the OEM when under warranty. I also use the same oil on my atvs and truck never having a problem and change every 3000 miles.

Never really got a good reply about where we can buy HONDA oil filters and oil online at a discount???

Is this possible?? Where??

Thanks guys!

ronayers...servicehonda, etc...try those places.

as far as $12 for a honda filter dan...where do you get your filters? mines like $8 at the stealer...and it's about the same at the other local shops too.

Thanx Tahoe!! Much obliged!!!!

i wuz wounderin if anyone had like a layout or a diagraham of changin oil on 03 cbr 600 rr im a new bike owner and i dont wanna pay the price that people r quotin me

The owner's manual is reasonably complete in it's description - at least the 06 version of the manual. I'm assuming the 03 version is similar. It's not difficult at all. Just follow the steps.

You will need a small diameter oil filter wrench to get it off. Other than that, simple screw drivers & wrench for the plug. I think it was 12 mm OEM drain plug. I went back in with a magnetic aftermarket drain plug, so it's bigger now.

Not very many fasteners to get loose, so just get the manual & go for it. No big deal! Once you've gone through it once, it's a cinch from then on.