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XJ600N Recommended Engine Oil

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Miguel Salgueiro, Mar 27, 2020.

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    Miguel Salgueiro New Member

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    Hey there just signed up, and just got a 93 XJ600N, im doing an overhaul to the bike....
    Searched for a bit and got Motul 5000 4T 10w40 semi synthetic motorcycle engine oil.
    I just wanted to know what you guys normally use and if this is recommended.
     
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    Any motorcycle oil is good as long as it has the JASO MA or MA2 rating.
    I use Motul or Torco or castrol GP4 in everything I ride. Torco T-4R in my Xj750rl and xj650rjc because I don’t baby them, I run them hard.
     

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    tks gonna try torco
     
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    diesel engine?
     
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    The Shell Rotella oil is diesel engine oil, but it is usually JASO MA and MA2 rated. It will say on the back of it if it is. You need to read all the print. Im using it without issue so far. But I only used it to get it running so far. Its a lot cheaper and usually diesel oil is pretty heavy duty because of all the combustion deposits that get into it during operation.
     
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    isnt it bad to use it on a gasoline engine?
     
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    If you read the description for the oil on the website that the link takes you to, it mentions that it can be used in motorcycles. I can tell you that diesel motorcycles are very rare, I have only ever heard of one being custom made. Another fun fact is that gasoline and diesel are both refined from crude oil.
     
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