Car and motorbike oils

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Quinton, Apr 24, 2020.

  1. Quinton

    Quinton Member

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    Hi guys, is ffully synthetic 5w40 car oil the same as fully synthetic 5w40 motorbike oil?, is it okay to use 5w40 car oil in a motorbike, I have a Gilera runner 125 and the oil for a gilera runner is 5w40, but with it being a 4T does it have to be 4T 5w40 oil?, thanks, Q
     
    Quinton, Apr 24, 2020
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  2. Mark Emerson Trentham

    Mark Emerson Trentham Well Known Member. Staff Member

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    The only difference is the company & sales pitch blog to attract sales and you need to use MY oil....
    5w,20w,80-90 all the same mate it's the grade you need to watch is all ;).
    Do your research,decent ride such as yourselves wants quality so it gives it ;).
     
    Mark Emerson Trentham, Apr 24, 2020
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  3. Quinton

    Quinton Member

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    Nice one, Cheers, that's great
     
    Quinton, Apr 24, 2020
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  4. Sam phantom

    Sam phantom Active Member

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    It’s only a no no if you have a wet clutch
     
    Sam phantom, Apr 24, 2020
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  5. Quinton

    Quinton Member

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    My bike is a 125 scooter 4T, belt driven variator and clutch
     
    Quinton, Apr 24, 2020
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  6. Sam phantom

    Sam phantom Active Member

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    Yes, only an issue with wet clutches
     
    Sam phantom, Apr 24, 2020
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  7. Quinton

    Quinton Member

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    Cheers
     
    Quinton, Apr 24, 2020
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