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Post by koolstrike on Mar 12, 2011 11:41:58 GMT -5
I see that Castrol 20/50 weight is the recommended oil to use in an RE5 sump.
What is the recommended oil to use in the engine/transmission?
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Post by steveuk on Mar 12, 2011 12:12:02 GMT -5
same oil in everything although some owners use a different oil in the transmission.
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Post by kettle738 on Mar 13, 2011 3:08:44 GMT -5
Castrol 20W/50 in the sump and oil tank and 10W/40 motorcycle specific gear oil in the transmission, which in my own experience prevents clutch sticking when laid up and seems to give the starter clutch an easier time.......just my opinion though.
Mick.........kettle738
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Post by didge on Mar 29, 2011 14:49:34 GMT -5
I had castrol 20w/50 in everything in mine but the starter kept snagging and wouldn't spin enough to start it, I changed the tranny oil to 10w/40 and hey presto the starter works, which of course means the motorcycle also works, woo hoo.
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Post by redbug2 on Apr 4, 2011 5:47:36 GMT -5
What about the oil injection pump oil? How many miles do you get out of that tank before a refill?
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Post by gerryggg on Jun 20, 2011 14:16:24 GMT -5
I don't know about the mileage, but I believe the best thing to use in the injection tank right now is Shell Rotella.
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Post by mike500 on Jun 20, 2011 18:13:24 GMT -5
shell rotella or rimula both work ok in mine
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Post by wayne on Jun 22, 2011 7:27:31 GMT -5
The under seat oil tank will give you about 1300 klm for 1 litre of oil. I don't remember the exact capacity of the tank but you'll get over 1000 klm before needing a refill.
The oil tank warning light is also VERY conservative. It comes on way too early, possibly Suzuki being paranoid about owners running dry.
Wayne
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Post by mike500 on Jun 22, 2011 11:29:13 GMT -5
i filled my oil tank up before i went to the isle of man now done just over 600 miles and warning light is not on yet,going to run it till light does come on and see how many miles i get,but will keep a visual eye on tank regards mike
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Post by ziggystardust on Jun 23, 2011 7:05:55 GMT -5
If I fill my oil tank 3/4 full and mark the level then ride 100 miles the level drops by 10mm.
Z
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