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Car Oil for initial startup? - 12/16/2006 8:37:37 PM

Zangetsu

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I'm putting in a junkyard motor and I'm wondering if I can use car oil just to get things running?
The junkyard washed the engine with whatever they wash engines with and know I'll be changing the oil right away before I even think of riding. I just don't want to have to buy Honda oil twice if I don't have to.

I know the Honda oil has friction modifiers, but that's just for the clutch, right? Will using car oil leave any harmful residues? Like I said, I just want to get the bike running, check that everything works and for leaks then drain the oil and replace the filter.

Thanks for any help in advance!

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RE: Car Oil for initial startup? - 12/16/2006 9:41:21 PM

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I wouldnt worry about it at all. I've used "car" synthetic oil in all my bikes with NO ill effects. Probably logged 50k between my CBR's and never had a problem. That includes track days, touring, commuting, sport riding, etc.

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RE: Car Oil for initial startup? - 12/17/2006 6:33:19 PM

Zangetsu

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Great! Thanks for the info!
Another thing, the Honda dealership was trying to sell me Honda coolant - the service guy said that automotive coolant would eventually eat away at the seals/gaskets? I thought it was B.S., so I passed, but I figured I'd ask about it to see if I need "special motorcycle coolant"?

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RE: Car Oil for initial startup? - 12/17/2006 7:10:07 PM

gixxereater

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That is in fact partially true. If you are ever going to buy motorcycle specific anything........anti freeze is it. There are different additives in the car stuff. This I would not skimp on.

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RE: Car Oil for initial startup? - 12/18/2006 4:07:11 PM

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there are no friction modifiers in motorcycle oil...well at least very little. use whatever auto oil that is not ENERGY CONSERVING...10-40 is not energy conserving.

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