Is this engine oil ok to use?

[BassCliff]

Oh boy! Another oil thread!

I just wanted to say that I use (diesel engine) oil too.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Nessism]

Couple of days ago I bought some Vavoline diesel oil off Amazon for $15/12 quart case w/free shipping. Bought two cases so I’m covered for a while now.

Regarding oil threads, I like them better than tire and carburetor threads but that’s just me I guess.

[paco13]

My Ol' Lady's gotsum oil, It don't say "ENERGY CONSERVING" on it nowhere, but it does say "0 TRANS FAT" .
Can I use that?

[80GS1000]

My Ol' Lady's gotsum oil, It don't say "ENERGY CONSERVING" on it nowhere, but it does say "0 TRANS FAT" .
Can I use that?

No, you want to use melted Crisco as it'll give you a 10-15% HP increase, easy.

[paco13]

hhmmmm.. Crisco you say?
The extra power would be nice. Do they have it in "Diet"?
The horses are good for BADAZZ, But we don't want FATAZZ.

[derwood]

Hey, my bike isn't a diesel, but it is a motorcycle so I use motorcyle oil. Its cheap enough, even the suzuki stuff is only seven bucks a litre.
And that SF SG thing it is just a API alphabetical progression. The "S" stands for "Spark ignition" Gas engine. and the second letter is the api standard,g supercedes f and so on down the alphabet. Also on that label it may say CF CG etc the "C" stands for "Compression ignition" ...Diesel oil.
there, my brain is empty.
Oh, the answer to the question is.... no.

[Nessism]

Hey, my bike isn't a diesel, but it is a motorcycle so I use motorcyle oil. Its cheap enough, even the suzuki stuff is only seven bucks a litre.
And that SF SG thing it is just a API alphabetical progression. The "S" stands for "Spark ignition" Gas engine. and the second letter is the api standard,g supercedes f and so on down the alphabet. Also on that label it may say CF CG etc the "C" stands for "Compression ignition" ...Diesel oil.
there, my brain is empty.
Oh, the answer to the question is.... no.

Just wondering...but can you explain the differences between diesel oil and motorcycle oil? I'm not trying to be flippant honest, it's just that I've read all kind of chemical analysis test reports on the Bob is the Oil Guy forum and I just can't understand why motorcycle oil would be better than diesel oil.

[Dcboys81]

Well thank you everyone for your replies. this is my first motorcycle. I did use the search, i just wanted to know if I should take back what I had. Im in Illinois, we hit our first 40 degree day and I had my bike out for about 20 miles. Freezing but worth it. I ended up gettin the Rotella 15w40 like most of this site suggests. My father had a 55 gallon supply at work for the machines, so it didn't cost me a thing. Thanks again everyone. Bikes all ready to go.

[greg78gs750]

Its Valvoline Max Life, with synthetic Blend.

http://www.valvoline.com/products/consumer-products/motor-oil/higher-mileage-motor-oil/2

thats the stuff, if theres a problem with using this please let me know, and I will return it and head over to autozone and ask someone.

i wouldnt ask the guys (or girls) at autozone ANYTHING. my experience is if they cant look it up on their computer, they are lost.

i use the rotella diesel synth in mine. like 12 bucks for a gallon.

[duaneage]

Just wondering...but can you explain the differences between diesel oil and motorcycle oil? I'm not trying to be flippant honest, it's just that I've read all kind of chemical analysis test reports on the Bob is the Oil Guy forum and I just can't understand why motorcycle oil would be better than diesel oil.

I can't see it being better than diesel oil or making a difference. As long as both have healthy amounts of zinc and no slippery additives who cares. At the rate I'm driving my GS it's going to take 10 more years to wear this engine out, then I'll get a classic busa.

[Ponderosa]

Always...

I have used Castrol 10/40 in my older bikes for years, no problems, good clean running oil.. Now my diesels are another story, nothing but Amsoil, pure synthetic 15/40....

[bellucci]

The gentleman that built my 1327 said to use Mobil 1 15w50. That was back in 1989. Motor make a little more power than stock... When I get done rebuilding the motor, I will use the Rotella synthetic... with a top end oiler... and a oil cooler just to be safe...

[bonanzadave]

Couple of days ago I bought some Vavoline diesel oil off Amazon for $15/12 quart case w/free shipping.

GSus thats dirt cheap !! I saw Castrol Tection Extra diesel oil at O'Rileys for 9 bucks a gallon.
CASTROL

[derwood]

I do not know the difference between diesel and motorcycle oil. I am sure there is one though.
I do know that running 15w40 diesel oil in a gas engine is not recommended (Exxon) because of the ash content in diesel oil.
I don't exactly know what that means to the engine.
Oil is a relatively minor expense so I don't really see any point in using anything other than motorcycle oil unless availability was a concern.

[Nessism]

I do not know the difference between diesel and motorcycle oil. I am sure there is one though.
I do know that running 15w40 diesel oil in a gas engine is not recommended (Exxon) because of the ash content in diesel oil.
I don't exactly know what that means to the engine.
Oil is a relatively minor expense so I don't really see any point in using anything other than motorcycle oil unless availability was a concern.

The latest version of Rotella diesel oil is JA certified, which means its certified for use in motorcycles. I'm fairly certain that most of the various diesel oils would likewise meet JA but the manufacturers don't want to go to the expense of performing the certification testing. Diesel oil is typically available for about $10/gallon if you look for a sale and motorcycle oil is about $4+/quart. I'm cheap so diesel oil frees up money for other things my bike needs.