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  1. 02-15-2008, 06:06 PM #1
    vtecdude93
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    Default Motorcycle oil help.

    Can we use car oil for a motorcycle.
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    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.
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  4. 02-16-2008, 11:51 AM #4
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    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/s...ad.php?t=41403 <- This is the best thread I have ever seen regarding oil and motorcycles. Check there if you have more questions
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