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Skeniver
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PostPosted: 08:49 - 11 Apr 2009    Post subject: Oil top up, but which oil? Reply with quote

Hey there

I had an oil change during a recent service and I think the mech put in Silkolene Pro 4 (which I believe is fully synthetic). I need to top it up, but am struggling to find Pro 4 in the shops.

Can I put in any fully synthetic oil instead or is it best to keep it the same? Confused

Thanks in advance
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MattEMulsion
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PostPosted: 15:26 - 11 Apr 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

In an ideal world you would be best to stick to the same oil, but generally speaking any synthetic oil of the same grade will be fine. Don't forget too that if you are really desperate then any oil is better than none. Thumbs Up
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Blue_SV650S
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PostPosted: 17:42 - 11 Apr 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Not being silly, but surely where you got the bike serviced will stock Silcoline you can buy?

If not, you can mail order it from a stockist.

Or just buy some online - after a quick google-fu:- https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_cat/144

As Matt said, stick with the same unless you are so low that its going to cause damage between now and when you can get some of the same stuff, in which case stick anything in there!! Wink
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