Topic: Valvoline synthetic

[tsp37]

From FAQ at Valvoline's web sight:

"Can I use SynPower motor oil in my motorcycle that has a wet clutch?

No. SynPower is a highly friction modified oil and is not designed for wet clutches."

http://www.valvoline.com/pages/products/product_detail.asp?product=19&utm_source=landingpage&utm_medium=productpage&utm_campaign=synpower%2Bpromotion

I've got about 5200 miles on my precious with this oil and have had no clutch problems.  I will probably make a change in brands with my next oil change.

I do enjoy oil threads.

[333]

Didn't you know?  Most FAQs on a site like that are written by lawyers.


Where's my popcorn?  We haven't had a good(?) oil thread in a while.

[Uncle Ernie]

Just bought a case of Honda blend
Picked it up in my BMW/sidecar that runs Castrol 20-50.

If you treat your bikes too well, they come to expect it. 
Slippery slope...

[mattcb350f]

Nevermind the clutch, I'm sure your gaskets are dissolving as we type...

Where's my popcorn?  We haven't had a good(?) oil thread in a while.

I thought this one needed more stimulus 

 Matt.

[SD750F]

Why all the talk when Honda has a synthetic out that is rated for wet clutches???

Pro-Honda HP4 10W40

With years of testing and development behind it, Pro-Honda HP4 stands as the definition of excellence for 4-stroke motorcycle oils. HP4 blends the heat-stability and shear-resistance of synthetic oil with the lubricity of mineral oil to get the best of both worlds.

Part # 08C35-A14W0M: 1 Qt.

[Bob Wessner]

With years of testing and development behind it, Pro-Honda HP4 stands as the definition of excellence for 4-stroke motorcycle oils. HP4 blends the heat-stability and shear-resistance of synthetic oil with the lubricity of mineral oil to get the best of both worlds.

Sounds like;

A) You wrote the brochure/ad
B) You own stock
C) You are related to Soichiro

 

[nickjtc]

Oh, all right, I'll start it. Why go fancy when you're changing your oil every 1000 miles? Castrol motorcycle specific for me. 

[eldar]

I pee in my tank. Hey with all the preservatives in our food, it should preserve the engine right!

[Steve F]

Oh, all right, I'll start it. Why go fancy when you're changing your oil every 1000 miles? Castrol motorcycle specific for me. 

Ditto, 'cept I use Valvoline MC specific for wet clutches.

[aptech77]

^ Thats what I used to break in my pit bike. Next year it will get changed over to Schaeffers 20w50.





Can you see it??

[Steve F]

No, but I see your SNOW BLOWER! 

[aptech77]

Look at pic #2 on the lower shelf.

Sometimes I wish the blower was supercharged! 

[grumburg]

I use Valvoline DuraBlend Semi-Synthetic. My '89 Mazda MX6 has 266,000 miles and uses a quart every 4000 miles. Changed the valve cover gasket at 245,000 and the top end was like new. Good Stuff