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Message started by volintulsa on 03/27/07 at 18:24:24

Title: what kind of oil
Post by volintulsa on 03/27/07 at 18:24:24

I jsut moved and can not find my manual what kind of oil should I use ? anyone got a good place to buy it>

thanks
jimmy

Title: Re: what kind of oil
Post by Grove_Tucky_650 on 03/27/07 at 18:58:55

10w40 Auto parts store or a stealership.

Title: Re: what kind of oil
Post by smokey02 on 03/27/07 at 21:14:18

It hardly ever freezes here in So CAL so I've been using 20W-50,
made by Valvoline - called 4 Stroke Motorcycle Oil.
Sold by Kragen Auto parts - rated API SF/SG/SJ $3.29/qt

but here's what my manual sez:
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Title: Re: what kind of oil
Post by Savage_Rob on 03/28/07 at 06:18:16

I use Mobil 1 V-Twin 20W-50. It's available at the Wal-Marts I've checked.

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Title: Re: what kind of oil
Post by verslagen1 on 03/28/07 at 07:10:19

Lucky SOB, my Wally doesn't carry it.
:'(

Title: Re: what kind of oil
Post by Savage_Rob on 03/28/07 at 07:44:22

verslagen1 wrote:

Lucky SOB, my Wally doesn't carry it.
:'(

It's not in with all of the other oils. There's a very small motorcycle section with a few oddball things (mostly Bell brand) and usually about a dozen quarts of oil (part of it 2-stroke), a couple of cans of pig snot, etc.

Title: Re: what kind of oil
Post by verslagen1 on 03/28/07 at 08:51:35

Lucky SOB! Your Wally has a M/C section.
I'll have to try another one. Not all Wally's are equal.

Title: Re: what kind of oil
Post by georgekathe on 03/28/07 at 20:59:21

just a note about source of oil - likely cheaper @ car place than dealer - likely cheaper to buy non-suzuki brand too.

I use a m/cycle oil (Valvoline as it happens) - 10-40 - from my local car parts place (Checker) but think others on site use regular type oil - confirmation, anyone?

Title: Re: what kind of oil
Post by klx650sm2002 on 03/29/07 at 01:44:59

I use putoline off road 4+ which is an SG spec 10w/40 synthetic.

Clive W :D

Title: Re: what kind of oil
Post by barry68v10 on 03/29/07 at 03:56:11

I use Amsoil 10-40 full synthetic (JASO rated, meaning no friction modifiers for wet clutches)

Title: Re: what kind of oil
Post by barry68v10 on 03/29/07 at 04:15:19

BTW, if anyone wants to order Amsoil, send me a PM and you can get it at my cost. If you want to check it out, go to Amsoil.com.

Title: Re: what kind of oil
Post by firsts40 on 03/30/07 at 13:57:47

8) I have been using Penziol 10W-40 and have not had any problems. The steelership said everything is in good shape the last time I had it in for scheduled maintenance. It s an 06 S40 with a little over 4000 miles. Any further recommendation is greatlt appreciated. I drive conservatively, and some say I baby it too much. (shift at 15, 25, 35, 45-50, and try to keep it around 65-70 on the highway.) The older you get, the longer it takes heal.
:) :)

Title: Re: what kind of oil
Post by vroom1776 on 03/30/07 at 14:23:53

make sure that whatever you use has no friction modifiers, otherwise the clutch can slip.

Title: Re: what kind of oil
Post by Rockin_John on 03/31/07 at 00:18:38

volintulsa wrote:

I jsut moved and can not find my manual what kind of oil should I use ? anyone got a good place to buy it>

thanks
jimmy

Hey Jimmy,

Just move to Tulsa? Welcome to town and SuzukiSavage.com! I live way out east by Catoosa.

I've always used Castrol products in the past, but I've been rethinking that with the Savage. As the weather warms up I would recommend a 20w-50w of whatever flavor you prefer.

As for where to get... your selection will be really narrow at Wally World (I hate them anyways) or even the auto parts stores. The regular cycle dealerships are gonna ream you $$$... So, if you want a decent selection, and fair price, I recommend you go to either Ron's Cycleland out near Pine and Yale, or Tulsa Cycle Supply farther out east at Pine and Garnet. Both are small independant shops but pretty well stocked.

Title: Re: what kind of oil
Post by tbalam on 03/31/07 at 18:07:29

I just replaced my oil with castrol actevo sythetic. It's a little stickier than I'd like. The clutch chatters a bit and doesn't release as well as it should.

I'll be going back to yamalube.

Title: Re: what kind of oil
Post by klx650sm2002 on 04/01/07 at 01:57:32

Used to use shell advance VSX 10w/40 synth before I found putoline.

Clive W :D