10W40 Oil

[油井緋色]

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Is there any difference between "car" 10W40 and motorcycle 10W40 oil?

Reason why I'm asking is because I've been buying it from Markham Outdoor Power...and I'm starting to realized: I'M GETTING RIPPED OFF

 

[bitzz]

Yes there is a difference, but that doesn't mean you aren't getting ripped off.

 

[油井緋色]

Yes there is a difference, but that doesn't mean you aren't getting ripped off.

Then where do you guys get your oil from?

 

[Sushii]

Then where do you guys get your oil from?

I used to get mine at the dealership until i found Tony from BlueStreaks. Contact him, he sells pretty good priced oil.

 

[BLUE_KAWI]

Wal-Mart and Canadian Tire have 10W-40 Castrol il for motorcycles.

 

[Ugur Dinch]

www.amsoil.com

 

[matthew]

Canadian Tire 10w 40 motorcycle.

 

[油井緋色]

www.amsoil.com

....that's only 4 bux cheaper before shipping from Honda =(

 

[Tornique]

....that's only 4 bux cheaper before shipping from Honda =(

Keep in mind the synthetic is much more expensive than mineral oil. Aside from blue streak, FlyingSquirrel is good alternative as well, and I hear Riders Choice has some competitive oil pricing as well.

I pass by FS because its fairly close by and he's got a decent price for Motul Full synth.
www.fsmotorcycle.com

 

[Mekirker]

I have used Castrol GTX 10w40, (car stuff) works good but I find Castrol brand stuff expensive. Last two years I've been using Lucas mototcycle 10w40 synthetic, (pn# 20710) should be available through most auto parts stores.

 

[dash8]

I got mine at Royal Distributing, it was buy one get one free for 4L bottles... not sure how often they have this promo tho

 

[danesetti]

+1 to riders choice, i just got motul semi-sin for 29.99, and everywhere else i've seen it for 35 +

 

[油井緋色]

Keep in mind the synthetic is much more expensive than mineral oil. Aside from blue streak, FlyingSquirrel is good alternative as well, and I hear Riders Choice has some competitive oil pricing as well.

I pass by FS because its fairly close by and he's got a decent price for Motul Full synth.
www.fsmotorcycle.com

What exactly is the difference?

I know I'm likely going to get a lot of replies without any scientific or engineering facts to back up claims, but I'm curious. I know nothing of mechanical engineering.

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/synthetic-vs-mineral-oil.html

How true is this? lol

 

[Doug Tait]

For the most part, what this person is saying is true - the last bit though, is not. You're not likely to find anyone saying that "regular" oil is as good as synthetic - assuming they know what they're talking about. It does however, cost more. If you're trying to save money and get a motorcycle friendly oil, try Mobil Delvac 1300, 15W-40 - or Rotella 15W-40. These are both classified as Heavy Duty Engine Oils and have a higher ZDDP content than passenger car motor oils. Lots of people have been using these in their bikes (including myself) and they work very well.

 

[AF4iK]

Is there any difference between "car" 10W40 and motorcycle 10W40 oil?

Reason why I'm asking is because I've been buying it from Markham Outdoor Power...and I'm starting to realized: I'M GETTING RIPPED OFF

Yes there is a difference. Motor oil for autos often have a friction modifier added to it called molybdenum. You don't want this in a bike with a wet clutch because it's basically too slippery. If you do intend to use non-bike-specific oil make sure that it's molybdenum-free.

 

[01rc51]

Do a search for Shell Rotella T6

 

[jeffjones]

Yes there is a difference. Motor oil for autos often have a friction modifier added to it called molybdenum. You don't want this in a bike with a wet clutch because it's basically too slippery. If you do intend to use non-bike-specific oil make sure that it's molybdenum-free.

+1

If it says "Energy Conserving" on the bottle stay away from it if you have a wet clutch, It will detroy it.

 

[油井緋色]

Thanks for all the responses

 

[toysareforboys]

Thanks for all the responses

I run Motul 5100 "semi synthetic" 10w40, usually $30 for 4L, absolutely love the stuff. Keeps my gearbox noise to a minimum and make it shift like butter. When I was running 300v full synth in it my shifting was "clunky" and my gear whine was much louder.

-Jamie M.

 

[djltoronto]

Yes there is a difference. Motor oil for autos often have a friction modifier added to it called molybdenum. You don't want this in a bike with a wet clutch because it's basically too slippery. If you do intend to use non-bike-specific oil make sure that it's molybdenum-free.

10w40 oil's do not have this.

10w40's are never "Energy Conserving" on the API service donut.
You won't find "XXw40" (or higher) with "energy conserving".

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