M/bike and car oil comparison - differences??
Discussion
Some are the same but labelled differently but in most cases bike oils contain friction modifiers to prevent clutch slip.
For safety sake, you CAN use bike oils in cars but I would AVOID using car oils in bikes unless your bike does not have a wet clutch.
Cheers
Simon
www.opieoils.co.uk
For safety sake, you CAN use bike oils in cars but I would AVOID using car oils in bikes unless your bike does not have a wet clutch.
Cheers
Simon
www.opieoils.co.uk
Pigeon said:
opieoilman said:
I would AVOID using car oils in bikes unless your bike does not have a wet clutch.
Bike oil has to act as gear oil as well as engine oil. Would not car oil break down abnormally fast in bike service? Like not leaving oil changes too long in a Mini love machine said:
Pigeon said:
opieoilman said:
I would AVOID using car oils in bikes unless your bike does not have a wet clutch.
Bike oil has to act as gear oil as well as engine oil. Would not car oil break down abnormally fast in bike service? Like not leaving oil changes too long in a Mini Pigeon said:
Would not car oil break down abnormally fast in bike service?
My bike has recommended oil changes every 4000 miles. I change it every 2000 because frequent oil changes are the easiest way to extend engine life. Therefore car oil is more than adequate for an old engine such as mine - it was designed in the mid 80's and oil has come a long way.I currently use Tesco Value mineral oil in my FJ - £6 for 4litres, works great, never had any problems with clutch slip. For a more modern, high performance bike, I would use bike only stuff.
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