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RE: Engine oil change... - 7/25/2006 5:15:05 PM
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Funnyguy
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I did it last nite guys, it was quick and easy except for a little hassle with the oil filter. But everything was ok, as the matter of fact the bike runs better afterward... thanks all
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RE: Engine oil change... - 7/25/2006 10:08:52 PM
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jnjtrukin
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Good to hear it worked out well for you funny guy
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RE: Engine oil change... - 7/26/2006 5:49:54 PM
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Funnyguy
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thanks jnjtrukin and all the guys in here..
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RE: Engine oil change... - 9/23/2006 6:04:39 PM
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SpiritBreaker
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How much does it cost to do oil change?
i called a service place they chargin $55
for new filter, and oil labor
not too sure which type of oil and filter they usin to replace it with
what brand oil do i go with?
10w40 pro honda Gn4 4stroke oil.
my owners manual does not mention the part number or the type of oil filter, it just says to change it.
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RE: Engine oil change... - 9/23/2006 7:19:07 PM
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Blackdog F4i
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And switch to full synthetic, just make sure it is motorcycle oil and not car oil.
Car oil is find as long as it is NOT energy conserving and does NOT contain "friction modifiers" those will mess up the clutch pack.
I use Honda OEM filters and Mobile 1 15w50 Full Synthetic every 3K. You will notice the tranny shifts smoother after an oil change.
IMHO $55 is too much for an oil change. The bike uses less oil than a car and is easier to get to everything.
GN4 and OEM Filters are recommended.
Don't use FRAM. If you want to know why, cut one apart sometime. OEM Honda or K&N are the best IMHO.
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RE: Engine oil change... - 9/23/2006 8:21:22 PM
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five0addict
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car oil wont kill it, BUT motorcycle oils are designed to lube the topend and the bottomend. so you may get notchy shifting ect..
i changed out whatever oil the previous owner put in and i defenetly felt a change when shifting and moticed less vibration at speed.
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RE: Engine oil change... - 9/24/2006 4:01:34 AM
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02f4i
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10 w 30 isnt the same for car and bike oil? What exactly is the diffrence? Oil is oil is it not? other than it saying honda or castrol on the side doesnt the SAE 10W30 mean the weight of the oil? Can someone enlighten me on the diffrences of castrol SAE oil and honda oil?
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RE: Engine oil change... - 9/24/2006 4:29:11 AM
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charlos
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10 w 30 isnt the same for car and bike oil? What exactly is the diffrence? Oil is oil is it not? other than it saying honda or castrol on the side doesnt the SAE 10W30 mean the weight of the oil? Can someone enlighten me on the diffrences of castrol SAE oil and honda oil?
there's more to an oil's properties than its viscosity. There's shear resistance, flashpoint, additive package...the list goes on, and on, and on.
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RE: Engine oil change... - 9/24/2006 1:28:44 PM
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Blackdog F4i
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Right filter: 15410-MCJ-003
Yes, addative packages are different (hence no "energy conserving" oils). I have read about a gagillion pages about oil and oil addatives. I haven't been able to find anything from any intelligent source to explain why car oil is any different that Motorcycle oil other than the marketing.
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BUT motorcycle oils are designed to lube the topend and the bottomend
Umm, I don't quite understand this. What really damages oil in a Motorcycle engine is the transmission. It shears oil and breaks it down. Cars don't worry about this because they ususally keep the transmission separate from the engine. If you are reffering to the valves, then remember that there are less moving parts in a motorcycle valvetrain than there is in a car valvetrain.
There really isn't a lot of black magic to oils. Just educate yourself and make your own decision. If you don't want to take the time, just buy a case of Honda GN4 or HP4 and call it a day.
< Message edited by Blackdog F4i -- 9/24/2006 1:29:20 PM >
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RE: Engine oil change... - 9/24/2006 4:58:40 PM
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christhek
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I use "car oil" (and regular at that, no synthetic ever) at almost every change and also a fram filter on every vehicle I've ever owner for the last 15 + years. NO engine problems yet using either product. Read the specs on the side of the container to see if it meets the engine's requirements.
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RE: Engine oil change... - 9/24/2006 8:07:25 PM
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i use diesel oil. . .works good for me and some puralotor pure one filters. . . .rotella synth is readily available at wal-mart 5w-40
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RE: Engine oil change... - 9/25/2006 8:19:01 AM
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Blackdog F4i
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Don't use FRAM. If you want to know why, cut one apart sometime. OEM Honda or K&N are the best IMHO.
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Mods: Scorpion Carbon High Mount, PCIII, Supersport Undertail, CA Integrated LED Taillight, Targa Cowl, LP Short Stalks, Pyramid Hugger, Shogun Frame and Bar sliders, Corbin Saddle.
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RE: Engine oil change... - 9/25/2006 1:27:41 PM
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Jon Boy
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The previous owner of my '01 F4I said that he used Mobil 1 synthetic in the bike and that it was like $11.00 a quart. It is getting near time to change the oil and I am having difficulty finding the Mobil 1 oil. A couple of bike shops that I have been to have this Castol synthetic. Now I have always been a firm believer in keeping a machine oiled with what it is used to, but what would you guys recommend.
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