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Message started by hersh1992 on 07/05/15 at 14:46:40

Title: Oil change
Post by hersh1992 on 07/05/15 at 14:46:40

What's the best oil for the Suzuki s40

Title: Re: Oil change
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/05/15 at 15:04:03

Best is subjective. Rotella T 15-40 will keep it happy and ticking along.
You can spend more, (she's worth it, whatever) but its good enough to keep a diesel alive. If you live in Hell, maybe the synthetic version is for you.
Rotella T is about thirteen bucks a Gallon. Recommend you get a few filters, unless you plan on selling

Title: Re: Oil change
Post by Sonny on 07/05/15 at 15:23:41

Yep. It's at Wal-ly World if you don't mind giving them your business, which I kinda do, but it's a block away...

Change it hot and change the filter without fail.

You can tip the bike and drain dirty oil out of the retention cup in the top end, though there's some controversy about whether that's a good idea. I don't do it.

Title: Re: Oil change
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/05/15 at 17:38:31

,Tractor Supply has it. First time I got it was a little Non Chain type parts house. WM costs a few cents less,, but , beats paying WM.

Title: Re: Oil change
Post by old_rider on 07/05/15 at 19:01:36

Ok, first of all.... a "what oil do I use", question on ANY form, 2 or 4 wheel, is askin' fer a life long debate.

However..... you lucked out here because, more often than not, the "purple oil" will not come into play.

The "4 stroke special oil" will not come into play....

We kinda' favor an oil used by "other than gas" burning vehicles, because simply..... It works. (with an additive if you want, but only if you want)

You don't HAVE TO use this oil, but it has proven to be the best by people that have actually USED it, not by some engineer that promotes it or has "scientifically proven" that it works better.

Try the wally world special Rotella 15-40w, and if you feel you need to add some ZDDP additive (do a search)... but just by adding the Rotella it will quiet your baby down a bit.

You have a "wet clutch", a little bit heavier oil will quiet the operation down a tad, just remember to keep that idle at about 1500 rpm.

Title: Re: Oil change
Post by Kris01 on 07/05/15 at 20:18:42

Remember to NEVER use an oil listed as "Energy Conserving"!

Title: Re: Oil change
Post by stewmills on 07/05/15 at 20:37:27

Rotella T6, 15/40. I added ZDDP additive but not mandatory. If you use it straight out of the bottle from Wally World you're doing good. I tend to over-do things.

Title: Re: Oil change
Post by chzeckmate on 07/05/15 at 23:58:16

I use Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10w-40 but it's really pricey. I'll be switching to the Rotella T6 recommended by stewmills [ch8593]

I might recommend reading the thread "4 Simple Answers to 4 Most Common Questions". The various recommended oil(s) are covered among other very cool things. It's got some great info and advice to help you cut your teeth on. Check it out if you get a chance.

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1366651397

Title: Re: Oil change
Post by Gary_in_NJ on 07/06/15 at 05:09:17

I use Golden Elixer. It's made of unicorn horns and hobbit tears. It also has just enough fairy dust for good clutch engagement.

Oh, it's $47 per ounce so it has to be better than that inexpensive Rotella swill.

Title: Re: Oil change
Post by Sonny on 07/06/15 at 08:11:16

In a pinch: