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hardtime
02-19-2002, 08:16 PM
Gettin ready for an oil change in the ol' 400EX. Whats the recommended weight if I use MobileOne Syth?

Quadfather
02-19-2002, 09:08 PM
15W-50. Someone told me it is the only Mobil1 without the detergents and scrubbers.

Atomic83
02-19-2002, 09:34 PM
There is regular Mobil1 synthetic and there is Mobil1 synthetic for motorcycles. Watch what you get.

Quadfather
02-19-2002, 09:51 PM
Don't waste your money on the motorcycle oil. It's about $3.50 more a quart. The people that run Mobil1 use the regular stuff.

02-20-2002, 07:59 AM
I was told that Honda GN4 is what I should use and was the best oil by mechanics from various dealerships

PsychoDave
02-20-2002, 08:08 AM
this is a big controversay....i say use regular mobil 1 oil....but research the oil for yourself.....

02-20-2002, 08:16 AM
Yeah do a search on oil,,,this has been a big topic with many many many answer's and views,,, I used to run the mobil 1 V-twin motorcyle oil but now run maxima full synthetic,,both are costly..but the best oil there is..

hardtime
02-21-2002, 08:20 PM
Thanks for the input!

400MXer
02-24-2002, 04:13 PM
I run kendall GT-1 sae 40, high performance oil. it's a strait 40 weight and it's awsome. It breaks down different than other oils so it gives maximum protection. Also, i hear is helps cool.

Dave400ex
02-25-2002, 04:09 PM
Rico, how much does your Oil cost?

400MXer, where did you get your Oil and how much does it cost?

Right now I am running Golden Spectro 10w-40. I want to run Maxima. Should I keep running 10w-40 or is something else better? I don`t want it to Break Down fast. What should I get?

400MXer
02-25-2002, 04:24 PM
i had my local NAPA order a couple of cases(i'm good friends with the manager) and he keeps like 3 cases in stock. it cost right around $3 a quart. and, this one will make you read this twice, it's green. the oil is green. that might not be wierd if you've been around it, but when i first saw that, i had to read the bottle again to make sure i had the right stuff.

SGA
02-25-2002, 11:47 PM
Here, read this: http://www.yft.org/tex_vfr/tech/oil.htm