Oil Spec

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  1. Mike07

    Mike07 Active Member

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    SL/CF ACEA A3/B3 WSS-M2C913-B 5W 30.

    I'm not up on this stuff, any boffins out there tell me if this is a good spec?
    Friend of mine gave me 10Lts.
     
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  2. Black & White

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    The cold viscosity (5W = Winter) is lower than recommended. Will be good in cold weather, especially if your bike's low mileage. Oil that has the JASO T903 spec is better. The manual says SAE 10W/30 & API higher than SG, which your oil is.
    I'd pay out for the right oil from a good brand, personally.
     
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  4. Mike07

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    Thanks for the help, I think this'll go in the car.
     
  5. Selmer50mark

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    This might be car engine oil anyway o_O
    I could be wrong :rolleyes:
     
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  6. Jez

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    Car oils have more friction reducers that will not do your wet plate clutch any good
     
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    The API specs are S for a petrol engine (e.g. SL) & C for a Diesel (e.g. CF) The second letter in those codes is the quality rating & how it performs in each engine type.
    The further down the alphabet - the 'better' the oil, but as you say @Jez, the better ones aren't so good with wet clutches. I personally wouldn't choose or use anything higher than an SH oil.
     
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    5w can increase your oil consumption.
    your oil has all the signs of being made for cars.
    I would keep it for the car and buy JASO (designed for bikes) rated oil.
     
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