04-28-2016, 07:29 AM | #1 |
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Hawk oil weight alternatives
I see the hawk recommends 15w40 but I went to 2 parts stores and both only had 10w40 and 20w50 for 4 storke motorcycles wet clutch. Given those options which should I use?
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04-28-2016, 07:36 AM | #2 |
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I'd use 10w40.
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04-28-2016, 08:55 AM | #3 |
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Rotella makes a few oils that are 'Wet Clutch/JASO' Approved, and they don't come with the premium cost of "Motorcycle 4 stroke oil" , Rotella 15w40 ($13 a gallon) or Rotella T6 5w40 ($19 a gallon) is what goes in my 'wet clutch/motorcycle engines'
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04-28-2016, 09:08 AM | #4 |
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rotella T6 5w40 is all I use, even in my Toyota these days.
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04-28-2016, 09:23 AM | #5 | |
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04-28-2016, 10:19 AM | #6 |
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We use WalMart oil in our drag bikes for years and no blown engines caused from oil, just stupidety on the engine build.
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04-28-2016, 11:02 AM | #7 |
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Every bike and quad I have (except the GY6 CVT) drinks Rotella 15W40. I don't have a specific brand preference, but Rotella seems to always be on sale at Walmart.
Since the GY6 doesn't have a wet clutch, it's gets 10W30.
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