Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > oil .. filter ...oil & filter change

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Originally posted by S.P
Got to disagree with that mate the thicker the oil the harder the pump is going to have to work to get it up there and the more frictional resistance will be created.

That may be true S.P but I think the point Keefer is trying to make is that it will have less of a need to rush up there because the rockers etc will have a coating of 'treacle' already.

I'd recommend you read Neil Spalding's article that Keefer posted earlier here for some good information. Also, read through Shazaams stuff. Both of these guys are quality and recommend 15W/50.

So does Nelly, and I would venture to say that most of the club members that have been around for a while would run 15W/50 and for a good reason.

If you're still in doubt give Neil Spalding a call and he'll happily chat to you about it. His contact details are on his website or I can u2u you his mobile number.

Happy reading

Oh and one last point as has been said, at the end of the day you can run what you want and change it as often as you like. Everyone is entitled to their own view so fill your boots.