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maephisto YaBB Newbies Offline ride ride ride! Posts: 16 Europe Gender:	98 Savage oil change 08/07/09 at 13:36:31 What oil should I use for a 98 Savage. I didn't understood very well the table in the manual, but the average temp around here is about 22 degrees Celsius. Thanks!
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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28649 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: 98 Savage oil change Reply #1 - 08/07/09 at 15:31:25 That's about 70' f,... I'd say regular old 10W-40... avoid any car oils that say energy saving or for older engines... just regular 10W-40. Use motorcycle oil, if you worry about that kind of thing,... I don't.
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Reply #2 - 08/07/09 at 15:37:41

There are many threads, many thoughts, and many theories on this subject. Do a search on oil and you will become well versed on the many aspects of engine lubrication. I did. It was all interesting reading ( its intersting when the life of you engine is at stake).

My conclusion was to use the Shell Rotella T 15-40 oil.
After you do your research you may or may not agree.

2008 S40 , Windshield, Sigma Cycle Computer, after market backrest & luggage rack, Tkat Fork Brace, saddlebags, 12v power supply, Garmin GPS
'09 C50SE, '09 C90
Shoulda got into this years ago

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Reply #3 - 08/07/09 at 16:41:32

maephisto, where are you located? Canada? I really like the Esso and Petro-Canada synthetic diesel engine oils. These 5W-40 or conventional 15W-40 oils are very robust and work great on motorcycle engines in temperate climates. My mechanic says that the only oil he can count on for clutch slippage is BP's Castrol Syntec, so avoid that one. I also avoid any automotive 10W-40.

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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28649 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: 98 Savage oil change Reply #4 - 08/07/09 at 18:45:48 If he was having trouble with the manual,... I'm sure we helped a lot...
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Skid Mark Serious Thumper Offline FSO Posts: 1216 Calgary, Alberta Gender:	Re: 98 Savage oil change Reply #5 - 08/07/09 at 21:58:56 Sure we did. Said we use Rotella T . Had I not read all the info here I would still be happily using dealer 20-50 at 2x the cost.
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Reply #6 - 08/08/09 at 08:11:28

I bought nearly 20 gallons of Rotella at wally world back when it was $9.00 a gallon. Down to about 6, gotta find a sale & restock. I wonder what kind of deal I could get on a 50 gallon drum... hmmmm..
Im no stock market genius, so I dont know how to take $9.00 & turn it into $11.00 in 2 years( or maybe thats moron level investing, IDK), but that about 11% /year, & its not taxable, so,.I figure buying up stocks of things like that is a fair investment.I bet oil goes up some more, anyone want to take a piece of that? I bet that in 2 years, the gallon that is $11.00 today will be closer to $15.00 .

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