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the best engine oil to use

Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 11:43 pm
by tudge-2009
hi what is the best oil to use in my vfr 400 nc30 ? 8-)

Re: the best engine oil to use

Posted: Tue Sep 08, 2009 11:46 pm
by abrmoto
10/40 semi synthetic, best you can afford, justify!!
I use shell or Motul.

Re: the best engine oil to use

Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 1:36 pm
by Neosophist
abrmoto wrote:10/40 semi synthetic, best you can afford, justify!!
I use shell or Motul.
Another +1 for Motul

Re: the best engine oil to use

Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2009 9:12 pm
by Spike16
I use 10/40 fully synthetic castrol on my road bike as iv never had a problem with the clutch slipping but with the race bike decided not to risk it as I dont know what its on atm so 10/40 part synthetic castrol

I change oil and filter at least every 6 months. or before every race meeting

Re: the best engine oil to use

Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:14 am
by Lope
i run castrol activo semi synth. today I had to top up and only had synthetic available. hope it doesn't slip :)

Re: the best engine oil to use

Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 5:50 am
by Cammo
Neosophist wrote:
abrmoto wrote:10/40 semi synthetic, best you can afford, justify!!
I use shell or Motul.
Another +1 for Motul
..and me.