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drainyoo

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Difference between auto oil and motorcycle oil?
« on: May 02, 2006, 11:42:41 AM »
Any difference? Can I use auto oil in my bike?

Also, what type of oil would you recommended for a 200? 20w50?

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Re: Difference between auto oil and motorcycle oil?
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2006, 12:32:27 PM »
oh #$%*. :-X
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Re: Difference between auto oil and motorcycle oil?
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2006, 12:40:24 PM »
take a look at the archived threads and FAQ's

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drainyoo

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Re: Difference between auto oil and motorcycle oil?
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2006, 12:42:42 PM »
take a look at the archived threads and FAQ's

hym

Oops did I beat a dead horse? Sorry about that fellas, Im new around here.

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Re: Difference between auto oil and motorcycle oil?
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2006, 01:02:47 PM »
Oops did I beat a dead horse?

Oooooohhhhh yeah- With a 4x4.

(Let's just say some folks are very PASSIONATE about the subject!)

oh #$%*. :-X

LOL! My thoughts exactly....
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Re: Difference between auto oil and motorcycle oil?
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2006, 01:07:29 PM »
The polite answers are in the "What oil should I put in my SOHC4" FAQ.
http://www.sohc4.us/forums/index.php?topic=264.msg1414#msg1414

The rest of the opinionated abuse can be found in the threads (try the search function for hours of fun)
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Re: Difference between auto oil and motorcycle oil?
« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2006, 01:12:03 PM »
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The rest of the opinionated abuse

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Re: Difference between auto oil and motorcycle oil?
« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2006, 01:14:15 PM »


The rest of the opinionated abuse can be found in the threads (try the search function for hours of fun)
Hours of fun !!!!!  You kill me!!!!   Please do next time this comes up just shoot me!!!!
I bet half the forums is oil and tires.



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Re: Difference between auto oil and motorcycle oil?
« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2006, 01:20:35 PM »
you had to go ahead and say tires didnt you?
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Re: Difference between auto oil and motorcycle oil?
« Reply #9 on: May 02, 2006, 01:24:05 PM »
 ;D ;D
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Re: Difference between auto oil and motorcycle oil?
« Reply #10 on: May 02, 2006, 01:32:02 PM »
Oh man I was going to ask about tires next, I guess Ill avoid that one!!!!

In the end, I just wanted to know if auto oil is fine to use in a bike. Sorry if I brought back any bad memories!

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Re: Difference between auto oil and motorcycle oil?
« Reply #11 on: May 02, 2006, 01:51:10 PM »
 ;D ;D ;D

now to go to the fridge a get a can so I don't have to oil the elbow, and work on the spare tyre.  Thanks I needed a good laugh.

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Re: Difference between auto oil and motorcycle oil?
« Reply #12 on: May 02, 2006, 02:12:51 PM »
I use dino auto oil.  Have forever.  Change it more than it needs probably.  20/50  or  30   havoline.
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