Hey guys, I just have 2 simple questions... What kind of oil do you use? What kind of coolant do you use?

Thanks for any replies,

Chris

 

For coolant I use the Honda pre-mixed stuff. It's cheap (like $2 bucks per quart) and it's nice and easy since you don't have to mix anything.

For oil I started out with HP4 but now trying Motul 5100 semi-synth, really like the Motul but also been hearing great things about the Mobil 15w50 red cap from walmart, hella cheap and so far grear reviews.

 

Thanks goose... does anyone else... uhh... use fluids?


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Chris

 

For motor oil I use mobil mx4t full syn. A little expensive but the oil vs. oil review this oil rated best five. Plus you can purchase this stuff at wal-mart.

as for coolant I use engine ice. I live in Arizona so temps get up there. I need stuff to keep my bike cool and this actually works well.

 

Mobil 1 Or Castrol Fully Synthetic for oil, Honda Oil Filters and Honda Premixed coolant easier.

 

A friend of mine uses Engine Ice. It keeps his bike about 14 degrees cooler. He also uses full synthetic in his zx12 and semi synthetic in the 2 rr's. He says that his 600rr runs so much better on motul semi-synthetic.

I have the regular Honda coolant in my F4i and have 20/40 oil in it now for the summer and in the winter 10/30. It was told to me by a former Honda mechanic not to use synthetic in my bike, so I won't.

 

I use Castrol Syntec (the stuff that is half synthetic and half conventional). I aim for 10 w 40 because I ride only when it is above 65-70F.
Instead of getting the claimed to be best oil I can buy, I would rather change my oil more frequently and use the stuff I use. I think that is a better stategy then getting the best oil and not changing it as frequently.

For coolant, I just use Prestone.

Seems to work fine; no complaints.

 

I agree. I have been using Castrol GTX in all my vehicles since 1979. I keep a notebook of oil changes.