Oils aint oils!
 

G'day guys and girls

I've read a lot of threads on this forum and I've noticed that almost everybody likes to give an opinion. Which I love, coz I enjoy hearing what people have to say.

So here's a perfect chance for you to give one. :)

What (in your opinion) is the all-time best, can't-be-beat, top notch, ultimate engine oil for me to use in my 2001 F4i?

I'm about to do an oil & filter change and I have my own preferences of course but I'd really like to hear yours.

GO!

I always use a genuine Honda filter (not that expensive if you shop around) and Castrol Power 1 4T 10w-40 Semi Synthetic

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The important thing is to get oil that is specified for use with a wet clutch.

On the back, in the long list of approvals, look for a JASO-MA (could be labled JASO- MA1 or MA2).

Not all motorcycle oils are for wet clutch bikes, and some auto oils are (mostly diesel oils). Make sure to get the right stuff!!

I'm new to riding but not to motors. I always do full synthetic in the OEM recommended weight. It saves money in the long run as you can run full synthetic for ~6k instead of ~3k miles with conventional. Semi-synthetic is a good middle ground in terms of performance and cost and it's certainly much better than using conventional.

My $0.02, YMMV.

Motul

Personally I'd rather use a semi and change it every 3000 miles

Thanks for your opinions, guys. I'm aware of the wet clutch Demon, but thanks for mentioning it anyway. I might give your Power 1 a go, Gunk. Is that what you've always used or is it the result of trial and error?

I’ve always used a semi synthetic 10w 40, I just asked at my local independent bike shop years ago and that’s what they put in!

Synthetic is a bit thin for use in an older engine, so it’s a bit of a waste of money, I only do about 2000 a year so it’s changed pretty regularly

Ahh right. Fair enough, mate.

Hey Demon, what do you use in the 929?

Rotella T6

$22/gal at Walmart