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[Col996s]

Originally Posted by chris.p

15/50 Motul 300v, the green alien blood oil


Chris

Thanks guys. Why do Haynes specify 10w40?
I am reluctant to throw the oil that I have away.

[dunlop0_1]

Originally Posted by Col996s

Thanks guys. Why do Haynes specify 10w40?
I am reluctant to throw the oil that I have away.

I assume it's because they allow for temperature variants, north pole to africa if you will. I used 10/40 for ages with no ill effects apart from I was forever topping the level up. It burnt oil like an old banger 15/50 cured it.

[yendor]

Originally Posted by dunlop0_1

I assume it's because they allow for temperature variants, north pole to africa if you will. I used 10/40 for ages with no ill effects apart from I was forever topping the level up. It burnt oil like an old banger 15/50 cured it.

We all thought it was pie gravey you used in your bikes, (but my god it works)
Rod Team Ghost. Ill get mi coat.

[The Hammer]

10W-40 FS was what ducati specified when the 996 was new, although just about everyone uses 15W oil in their desmoquattro engine nowadays

[sie748]

i have used 10/40 for years no problems!

[Col996s]

Originally Posted by sie748

i have used 10/40 for years no problems!

Thanks guys. I'm sticking with 10/40. 4l of Shell Advance with a filter for £32 delivered from M&P via Ebay.

[007]

Originally Posted by Col996s

Thanks guys. I'm sticking with 10/40. 4l of Shell Advance with a filter for £32 delivered from M&P via Ebay.

Hello Colin,

It's too thin Colin - I used to use 10W/40 in my 916 and 996 - oil was fine but the engine burnt through it at an alarming rate. I was always topping up.

I sought feedback from Snell, Baines, Moto Forza Italia and Pro-Twins, all whom recommend 15/50.

Regards,

James