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mistergrumpy - 15/11/06 at 05:18 PM

Was wondering. I've some bike engine oil but not enough for a full fill so wondered if it would be okay to chuck in some car oil I have (Duckhams 10w 40 I think?) just for the first start while I run some cleaner round it then drain it and refill with proper decent stuff.

Jon Ison - 15/11/06 at 05:31 PM

Personally I wouldn't, car oil is full of additives that bike clutches don't like.

mistergrumpy - 15/11/06 at 06:06 PM

Fair enough. Didn't know what the difference was, additives and stuff. Don't wanna screw the engine before I've had chance to give it a run. Cheers.

02GF74 - 16/11/06 at 10:12 AM

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Originally posted by mistergrumpy
Fair enough. Didn't know what the difference was, additives and stuff. Don't wanna screw the engine before I've had chance to give it a run. Cheers.



thinkgs havbe moved on, pretty sure my CG125 and Z1000 A1 are supposed to use castrolx gtx 20/50...