Engine Oil

This is a topic really close to my heart.

I get overly excited prior to on oil change because I expect changes in my vehicle performance after the change.

Not trying to overly explain but here are are some tips.

Thinner oil would give you better fuel consumption,starts better and more better acceleration.

Synthetic oil will last longer, starts better and shears less.

Oil cooled honda shadows manual calls for 10w40 oil. I love running the 5w40.

The honda manual calls for a 12 000km oil change with the oil filter. However, 5000km is the local practice.

Always check the dipstick level and never overfill! Manual says 2.2L and 2.4L with the oil filter.

Start with 2L as sometimes, somehow, thats enough.

The bigger the spread between the two numbers, the faster they sheer.

Between Synthetic oils, they have different classes. Ester based are the best.

Do not confuse colour of oil with its state.

Never over tighten the 17mm drain nut.

Hand tight is good enough for the oil filter.

Go for the longer oil filters if you have enough clearance.

Most honda car and bikes share the same oil filter mount just longer or shorter.

Always dispose of oil properly as with every Litre of oil, it contaminates a Million Litres of water.

I've had tried many off the shelves brands. I generally stay away from the overly expensive ones.

Here are some of which I have tried.

Pennzoil Platinum

Great

Nasa (On my TA200)

For cheapos

Belray Thumper

Just Great

Royal Purple

Rather thin and sheers quick

Schnell UltimateII

Not motorcycle compatible!

Mobil 1 15w50

Stout Thick Oil

Schaeffers 5w40

Fantastic

But sheers at about 3500km

Schaeffers 7000

Just normal

Castrol Go (On my scooter)

For the cheapos

Castrol Power 1(On my scooter)

For the cheapos

Bardahl SYN MOTO

Plain Terrible

Maxima Synblend

Just Normal

Really cant wait to try out the Shell Rotella T6

Its JasoMa certified!