changing oil on the vs800 suzuki
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changing oil on the vs800 suzuki
i went to suzuki dealer and bought 3 u.s. quarts of oil and a new filter for a 1995 vs800. i told the dealer to give me the oil that he recomends. he sold me 20w50 when i got home , i noticed on the fill plug that its stamped 10w40 whats the difference? can i use the 20w50?
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Re: changing oil on the vs800 suzuki
Unless you're starting the bike up in extremely cold weather, it shouldn't make a difference.
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Re: changing oil on the vs800 suzuki
Yup. Or unless you've modified to high compression pistons and all that, which if you're asking this question, you haven't.jstark47 wrote:Unless you're starting the bike up in extremely cold weather, it shouldn't make a difference.
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Re: changing oil on the vs800 suzuki
no modications, temps in 40,s this morning high 70 so temp shouldnt be a problem, i guess i will run the 20/50 trough the summer month, (average temps here in pa 70-80 june to sept).and switch back to 10/40 inthe fall. i appriciate all the input and help, thanks!