What oil should I use?...The Savage is an old fashioned machine...
It's valves are actuated by flat tappet rockers, instead of roller type followers...
So,... it doesn't do well on modern automotive oils...
It likes oils with a good ZDDP additive...
These oils are usually motorcycle specific oils
There are many "Oil Wars" posted in the RSD if you search for them...
... but,... if you just want a simple, safe, recommendation, the general consensus is...
Use Shell Rotella T...or T6... This oil is approved for diesel and motorcycle engines, and comes in a synthetic (T6) or non-synth (T) grade...
Either is fine... Synth is better, but more expensive...
It's readily available at most US auto stores and WallMart...
If you have more money to burn... Amsoil, Klotz, Mobil One Racing, or V-Twin are also good For more reading, details, and info... read here...
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1344471565Use oils that are rated at least 40 on the second number...
and 10w or less in winter, if you are in cold country...
(5W-40 or 10W-40 for cold winter... 10W-40 or 20W-50 in hot summer)...
...or just 10W-40 year 'round if your climate is mild...
Quote:Note... Oil plugs are just that... they plug the oil...
They don't hold the engine in the frame.....they only need to be snugged down to keep oil from dripping.
Too tight,.. and you can crack the engine case...
Jes' snug it down,.. don't crank on it... (one handed, no arm effort, is fine)...
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