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Choosing the correct Oil for a wet-clutch Motorcycle

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by k-moe, Jul 27, 2013.

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  1. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Search for it on https://bobistheoilguy.com/, or the JASO link provided in the first post.
     
    k-moe, Nov 25, 2022
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  2. Dan Gardner

    Dan Gardner Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    Upon further consideration, I think I will continue using Rotella in the XJs. The Kirkland is fine for the cars, but I don't feel like taking chances with the XJs.

    Except.... I might try Rotella T6 Synthetic. You know, for science.
     
    Dan Gardner, Nov 28, 2022
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    I'm a big fan of the Rotella oils. I use the 15w-40 T4 in the older bikes with short change intervals, and the 5w-40 T6 in the newer bikes with longer change intervals.
     
    BallAquatics, Dec 10, 2022
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    Timbox Well-Known Member

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    Easy, what ever the book says it should be.....simple. :)
     
    Timbox, Dec 10, 2022
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    without the jaso rating on the jug it may not be suitable for wet clutches. it is not worth the risk of your clutches slipping
    diesel oil main thing is it can not be used in motors with catilic converters or it will ruin them
     
    XJ550H, Dec 20, 2022
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    Is this the right stuff?
    It says heavy duty diesel
     

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    Yes, @Melnic , that's the stuff!!
     
    Dan Gardner, Dec 28, 2022
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    Yep, that's it. Notice on the back it says JASO MA/MA2.

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    BallAquatics, Dec 29, 2022
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