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I would like some advice/opinions on what the best motor oil would be. I realize sport and utility may be different so maybe someone could specify on best brands for each. Yamaha brand is quite pricey, am I really getting what I'm paying for? I do oil changes on everything that I buy whether for resale or keepers so would appreciate the help!
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ive been using shell rotella 15w40 in all my bikes off and on road now, its strong stuff made for deisels and been working really well.
xr200r, 300ex, cbr600f4, gsxr750 cbr929rr not a problem with any of them and they get beat on hard.
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Any wet-clutch compatible oil that gets changed regularly is best.
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Sorry, I did a search for Motor Oil and nothing came up.Originally Posted by fabiodriven
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there are many good oils to use
I use Honda GN-4 which is recommended for honda atvs/atcs
can be pricey but worth it to buy a good oil
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Not your fault man. The search feature has been lackluster at best lately. There's at least a thread a week on motor oil. Lol...
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Valvoline 4 stroke, atv oil... Its what I use. Why? Because its Valvoline, its not too spendy, and readily available...
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Why not just use what Honda recommends? Just use GN4
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Must be, I searched for a few things before posting and came up with 0 results. I appreciate the replies everyone. I have been using Yamalube and don't mind spending extra if there's really a difference. A Wal-Mart mechanic told me that their oil is actually Mobil in a different package. I couldn't help to wonder if Yamaha or Honda actually has their own brand or if their also packaged with a name change. Thanks again!
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I use Valvoline but ran the Walmart brand for years without an issue. Never lost a clutch, no scoring on journals etc etc.
Someone just said it the other day and I've said it before - As long as you change it often, IDC WHAT brand of oil you use as long as they all have the same service rating albeit ALGI ACI??? whatever it may be.
Lastly, I ride, my machines don't sit and I let friends ride them too so the oil does get a test of time.
If Honda oil makes you feel more secure, by all means go ahead and use it. It's probably 400% more than the cost of Walmart oil and 300% more than Valvoline oil.
I'd really like to try the VR1 oil that SWIGIN suggested in numerous threads and I trust his judgement!! but NAPA isn't anywhere close to me............
Step 1) Clean oil, good gas, inline filter
Step 2) New oil filter
Step 3) Keep your airfilter clean and the spray on oil is easy and cleaner to use. I apply grease around any air filter sealing areas or the hole in the back where the support goes. Don't overtighten the clamp or the filter slides off of the plastic. I am gonna whip up some airbox support rings for all my models............
Step 5) Keep a good plug in there and read it to fine tune your jetting.
JETTING, by far, ahs the most severe consequences to any engine and the colder it gets, the more motors seize due to the denser air and leaner running condition........
Thats all I got
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Gotta agree with DC about everything that he has tried.
I'd go with the Honda GN4 ( like above) for wet clutches. I tried the Maxima ATV formula for wet clutches and it made my clutch slip like crazy! Garbage and $8 a quart!!!
Honda GN4 all the way.
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i like to use semi synthetic oils, such as yamalube and honda's HP-4. i use a mix of mobile 4 stroke snowmobile oil (wet clutch compatible) with bit thicker oil, like regular GN-4 in the winter, i get to use all types of oils as my father takes home brand new oil jugs all the time from work, so i rarely buy oil, so i dont really notice prices fortunately. i have also had no problems running full synthetic in mine, i have had a 22 dollar quart of synthetic motorex in my trike. no difference to me, all in all the important thing to me in changing it alot, nice thing with the 110 is it only uses 1 quart, so i change it probably close to every tank of gas, lol why not if its free ya know.
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Another vote for Shell Rotella 15W-40 ... around $11 a gallon at Wally World...use it in my Shadow as welll...great oil. Whatever oil you use be careful. Look at the API rating. If it says ENERGY CONSERVING on it, run away and dont look back.It will contain friction modifiers in it and WILL, or probably will, cause wet clutch trouble. Most of the ENERGY CONSERVING stuff is in the 10W-30 weights though, but look out for that. And yah like a few have said here, keep it full & fresh and you will be fine.
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