Oil

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Anyone got any experience of mixing different brands of oil?

I've got 2l of one brand semi-synth and 2l of another brand semi-synth lying around from previous oil changes. The bike takes 3.8l

My gut says it's a bad idea but I'm just curious to know.

mchaggis · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 May 2004 Karma :

Half a litre of GTX 10W40 mixed with half a litre of Formula 20W50 (£2.99 for 5 litres Laughing

) without any obvious ill effects. My bike is significantly more agricultural than yours though.
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Probably not the best idea, but I have mixed brands on numerous occasions.

All the best

Keith
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tatters · Exxon Valdez Joined: 04 Jan 2004 Karma :

l would on somethink like a CG125 or a C90 etc, but not on a sports bike.

stick with one brand, use the other as chain lube
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craigT19 · Jolly Green Giant Joined: 09 Feb 2002 Karma :

mixed castrol semi synth with motul fully synth about 2 weeks ago....turned a funny capachino colour Laughing

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Robby · Dirty Old Man Joined: 16 May 2002 Karma :

I'd happily mix them.