Provided the oil is for a 4- stroke engine, one can safely mix any type of oil irrelevant of what its base is or what it contains, be it mineral, semi-synthetic, hydrocracked synthetic, PAO, ester, etc.
The exception here would be Castor-oil-based racing oils. As long as you follow the instructions in your handbook in regards to the viscosity ranges and API of an oil, you can use whichever oil you choose, including synthetics, without affecting your warranty. The choice of brand is also up to you as OEMs, by law, cannot prescribe this.
This depends. For a great bike in a great condition, the right synthetic oil will help keep maintenance costs down, lower fuel costs, and keep it running like new.
For an oil-guzzling older model, synthetic oils may just not be worth the price. Can I use car engine oil in my motorcycle? This can be risky. Even though you can and will find car oil with the same viscosity ratings i. Most cars use a separate gearbox oil and most cars have a dry clutch. So a car oil could make your clutch slip or knacker your gearbox.
If you're buying a bike that's been run on car oil, beware! Does engine oil have an expiry date? Engine oils have an expiry date which means the performance levels can no longer be guaranteed. However if your oil hasn't been opened, it'll take years and years for it to degrade.
If your oil has been opened and is a couple of years out of date, it'll most likely be absolutely fine. However, if you've already opened it and it's 5 years out of date you'll be better off buying fresh oil as the additives in the oil may have oxidised and lost their qualities. What are the most critical areas where the oil flows? For a motorcycle engine, the critical engine areas are the piston assembly, bearings and valve train. The engine oill also lubricates the clutch but not if your motorcycle has a dry clutch and your motorcycle's gearbox.
What does my oil filter do and do I need to replace it? The oil filter traps foreign particles and debris that are introduced into the oil by normal riding. These particles can be anything from carbon deposits to small metal particles from your motorcycle's engine. These particles can lead to engine damage, while a blocked filter may lead to oil starvation and ultimately engine failure. An oil filter costs just a few pounds, so it makes sense to change this every time you do an oil change.
What is the difference between a mineral, semi-synthetic, and full-synthetic engine oil? Why does a 2-stroke oil have to be mixed with fuel? A 2-stroke engine is built and runs differently to a 4-stroke one.
A 4-stroke engine keeps most of its oil in its crankcase and oil sump and recirculates this oil to lubricate the engine. With a 2-stroke engine, the process is somewhat different. The only way, therefore, to provide oil to the engine for lubrication is by adding it to the fuel. A specific 2-stroke oil is needed as 4-stroke oil would leave damaging deposits behind when it burns.
Is any engine oil better than no engine oil? Yes, but when it comes to motorcycles, the 'right' engine oil is better than 'any' engine oil! Why do some engines burn oil? Unfortunately, some types of engines just use more oil than others due to their design.
Here, the burnt oil can leave damaging deposits behind, meaning these engines often need more top overhauls. However, if a touring engine uses more oil than is necessary, changing to a lighter grade of oil often solves the problem. Can I top up my engine with a different type of oil? Do I need to warm up my engine before riding? The oil needs to be warm, but, even better, hot, especially when riding at speed. When cold oil is pumped into an engine, cavitation bubbles of vacuum within the oil is likely to occur.
This, in essence, means that the engine does not receive enough oil for it to run optimally at speed. Warmer, and so thinner, oil ensures that the engine not only receives enough oil, but that all moving parts within it can work optimally.
Ideally, use a 5W or 10W oil and ensure the engine warms up properly for a few km before speeding up. Do I need to regularly change my oil? If you tend to drive short distances with a low annual mileage, regular oil changes are vital, irrelevant of whether the minimum mileage for an oil change was reached or not.
Water vapour and fuel tend to make their way into the oil, and, unless you drive long distances, they never have the chance to evaporate. This can cause damages like corrosion, gear tooth pitting, and ring and bore wear. Long-distance riders with a high annual mileage who use a high-quality oil can afford to be a little more relaxed on the oil changes. What's the best type of oil to use in a road bike? How does oil 'cling' onto the engine's internals?
Where there is high-speed rotation in the engine, e. Here, this oil supports and carries the load of these surfaces. As soon as the spinning stops, however, either due to the slowing down or stopping of the engine, this wedged oil gives way. Where no rotation occurs in an engine, oil cannot form this thick wedged layer to protect metal surfaces. Here, oil provides a thin protective film and often relies on anti-wear agents, detergents, and anti-oxidant chemicals to help protect from metal-to-metal contact.
When it comes to motorcycle engine oil, there are a lot of terms that get thrown around. Anti-Wear Agent In boundary lubrication conditions, this additive reduces the amount of wear caused by metal-to-metal contact by chemically reacting with the metal surfaces and forming a film between them. Corrosion Inhibitor This engine oil additive helps to protect metal surfaces by inhibiting corrosion caused by contaminants. It usually does so through a chemical reaction that forms a protective film over the metal surfaces.
Detergent This engine oil additive chemically reacts with acidic, sludge-forming contaminants in the oil to neutralise them. It then holds these, now harmless, impurities in suspension. Hydrocracking Using hydrogen, the hydrocarbons in mineral oil are put under high temperature and pressure to crack their molecules.
The result is a synthetic-like base stock of high quality. When blended with further additives, hydrocracked oil is not only extremely stable but also comparable in performance to synthetic oils.
Oxidation inhibitor This additive prolongs the storage life of engine oil. It does so by helping to counteract the negative effects of oxidation. Synthetic lubricant The base oils for synthetic lubricants are artificially made from chemical compounds or polymerisation of hydrocarbons, instead of by refining petroleum.
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