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 wots World Chat Champion

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 Posted: 12:25 - 27 May 2013 Post subject: Quick Mineral 10w/30 or 10w/40 labeled as Diesel |
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Cocked up a bit and all oil out. Have either Halfords Diesel 10w/40 or cheap mineral 10w/30 and no opportunity to get something else.
I change every 1K currently.
I suspect 10w/40 Diesel will be nearest to spec.
Advice please. All oil is currently out. Including filter.
Thanks ____________________ Currently: Yamaha DT 125 LC2,Repsol Fireblade, and Bumblebee MSX 125 |
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I'd use either. At this time of year the viscosity difference is going to be negligeable.
The diesel stuff will have a higher level of detergent in than standard oil. Can't see why this would be a problem. ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
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It was the ER6. I plumped for the diesel after a google, which suggested as above, there wasn't a lot in it. Just more detergents. I'll change it again in 1k 'ish and buy some proper stuff. Castrol 4T seems as good as anything.
I dropped all the oil and changed the filter so I know it's all good. I wasn't expecting it to be quite as black for only about 1K done on that oil. We'll see how it goes on this.
I don't mind changing the oil more regular than necessary, it's the cheapest/easiest way of keeping the engine in good order for not a lot. ____________________ Currently: Yamaha DT 125 LC2,Repsol Fireblade, and Bumblebee MSX 125 |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 12 years, 15 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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