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Synthetic or Conventional Oil?

Started by 86FJNJ, Yesterday at 11:39:33 AM

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86FJNJ

I've always ran full synthetic in my other bikes, since getting an FJ (which is not running...working on that), I came across a few people saying to use conventional to avoid problems with starter or clutch. What are you running?

Also, what viscocity are you running? 10w-40?

FJmonkey

Warning!!! Oil thread....

Many will tell you to pick one (Dino/Syn) and adjust viscosity to taste. I found the starter clutch has a harder time in the cold with thicker oil. Not the oil's fault, the starter clutch is known to wear out. Keep it clean and topped off.
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