I've gotten alot of answers to my question.I'm running Honda oil 10w 40 do i need to change to a synethetic oil? If so what kind? And i do change my oil regularly.
thanks

 

What machine do you ride????

I always try to answer oil threads! I knew nothing about oils a few years ago, then I started studying them, and realized that there was a whole lot more to oil than just getting the right weight.

Some good basic info: http://www.thumperfaq.com/oil.htm

Some info on synthetics: http://www.maximausa.com/technical/l...beNews2002.pdf (Rotella is a group III, and Mobil 1 and Amsoil are group IV. The esters are group V.)

http://www.scooterhelp.com/genmainta...kcase.oil.html

The synthetics are superior to petroleum oil in many ways, and the ester synthetics have a number of properties that make them superior to the other two types of synthetics. I run Maxima Extra, ester synthetic in everything! 10W40 in our relatively mild So. Calif. winters, and 15W50 in our very hot summers.

 

I have a 2003 honda rincon 650

 

Ok, I have to say that I am not familiar with Rincon maintenance. Because of the integrated engine and torque converter, this machine may have special oil requirements I am not aware of (???????). What does your owners manual say.

One of the magazines says that Rincons run hot, and under heavy load it is easy to toast the oil. This results in transmission slippage, so change your oil often.

 

I was considering using BG MOA (Motor Oil Additive) in my Honda oil, until I talked to someone who reminded me the engine oil also lubricates the wet clutch. I don't know if there are competitive oils that might do a better job than Honda, but, then I have to ask myself why switch?

I recently read a thread on another forum discussing use of Amsoil and the concensus was Amsoil is top-of-the-line lubrication. I don't know who makes Honda's oil for them, but, I trust their engineers and don't really see the need to switch brands.

 

My dad uses Amsoil in his rincon with no problems. He does moderate trail riding. No deep mud or heavy pulling. Amsoil is a high quality oil, but the ester synthetics are defiantely the top of the line. I would never use a oil additive in any of my engines. Most of them don't really do anything, plus they may have additives that may make your clutch slip. If your using good oil you shouldn't need any additives.

 

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You can reach Amsoil here for some descriptions of their oil. Some people don't use it because there are lots of cheaper oils available. However, there are NO better oils available. It depends on what quality you want.

GJRonK

 

Personally, I find Amsoils marketing practices to be so weird, that it kills any interest I might otherwise have in their products (it's the same chemistry as Mobil 1 anyway). You should just be able to go to your dealer and buy your oil off the shelf...........