Oil changes

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Magna · #1 Post by **Magna** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 10:08 am

Hi folks. I have a '97 Honda Magna. What should be the length of time or miles between oil changes?

BuzZz · #2 Post by **BuzZz** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 10:56 am

If you don't have a manual with the interval listed, you can call a Honda shop and ask them.

I would go with changing every 3000 km, but I change more than really necessary, 5000 km is not out of line.

I find with most bikes I've owned, when the shifting gets notchy, an oil change is due.

Johnj · #3 Post by **Johnj** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 6:16 pm

I have one of those sight glasses. You can tell when to change it. Most of the time it's around 3000 miles. Some times sooner.

bountyhunter · #4 Post by **bountyhunter** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 10:51 am

Magna wrote:Hi folks. I have a '97 Honda Magna. What should be the length of time or miles between oil changes?

Depends on type of riding. If you do city riding (short trips) I recommend three to six months MAXIMUM time interval, or about 2000 miles (whichever comes first).

Highway mileage: if you use dino oil I personally would never run it past 3k. Synthetic go to the full factory limit.

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