I want to try another oil brand

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I want to try another oil brand

#1 Unread post by corey77 »

I have a 96 xtz660 tenere and have been using Motul 3000 20w 50 for as long as I can remember, Just wondering what other brands can be recomended
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#2 Unread post by Scoutmedic »

I had a mechanic recommend Amsoil. He swears by it and uses it in his own bikes as well as those of his customers.

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#3 Unread post by niterider »

Basically oil is oil. There are addatives added to oils in different amounts in different brands. Many people buy the brand name. I myself like Castrol GTX 20/50 in Summer and 10/40 wieght for Winter. However; many of the guys here on the forum use Wal-Mart brand oil, which works just as good, and does the job for them.
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#4 Unread post by Stratus311 »

I also use Castrol GTX. When we used to drag race, we only ran Castrol and actually had our motors last longer than if we used, say Penzoil. The engine always stayed cleaner too. :D
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#5 Unread post by ejshotgun »

niterider wrote:I myself like Castrol GTX 20/50 in Summer and 10/40 wieght for Winter.
Ditto...
Stratus311 wrote:I also use Castrol GTX. ...Castrol and actually had our motors last longer than if we used, say Penzoil. The engine always stayed cleaner too. :D
I found this out after I started using Castrol in my Bike.
I started using it in my autos and saw noticeable difference in amount of sludge in engine (none after using Castrol, since 1976 I swear by it).
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#6 Unread post by Skier »

Castrol GTX in all my vehicles. Inexpensive and the additive package on the heavier weights (10W-40, 20W-50) are wet-clutch friendly. Perfect for your bike!
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#7 Unread post by macktruckturner »

I just run Shell Rotella T 15W40 in my bike, my cars get Castrol GTX 10W30

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