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vtecdude93
02-15-2008, 06:06 PM
Can we use car oil for a motorcycle.
THATdude
02-15-2008, 09:25 PM
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David88vert
02-15-2008, 09:45 PM
You can only use car oil if is non-energy conserving. Mobil1 15w-50 works because of this. Better is to use the correct oil though. Just get it from a bike shop tomorrow.
Tarzanman
02-16-2008, 11:51 AM
The short answer is: yes, usually.

for the most part, engine oil is engine oil... the main thing you have to worry about with bikes is how your clutch will work with a particular oil (which is why the energy conserving is usually bad), and of course a good weight/viscosity for the engine (which is an issue with cars, also).

http://www.r6messagenet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41403 <- This is the best thread I have ever seen regarding oil and motorcycles. Check there if you have more questions