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one more question about slipping clutch and engine oil

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by luxio, May 21, 2008.

  1. luxio

    luxio Member

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    just few time ago a made a complete engine oil change. after this the clutch began to slip. so my question is: if the problem is really the low viscosity of the oil, if i wait that the engine became hot, the problem should disappear?
    isn't it?
     
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    That deapends on what oil you put in the engine. If you used Synthetic with anti-friction additives ... that's what's making the Clutch Slip.

    If you used regular oil without anti-friction modifiers ... you have to investigate the linkage for being too tight, or the cable too tight and needing adjustment.

    Or, it could be a coincidence and the Clutches are worn-out and NEED replacement.
     
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    i just had this same problem. it turned out that it started when i changed over to synthetic. so i did one change to cheap 20w50 and rode for 10 min then another change to Castrol GTX 20w50. the problem will not happen any more nomatter what i try even when it is cold in the morning it works great again
     
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    i have cheked the clucth cable and is ok. i have chacked the oil specs and are
    15w-40 API sg. but the clutch still slip. the man of workshop said me that depends from the dishes of clutch.
    but i have a question, how is it possible that the problem comes from the dishes if before the oil change the clutch did not slip?
     
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    Good question. I'd suspect that it had something to do with the oil you put in ... just like you probably do.

    The Clutches are always soaked in oil. If there was an unknow additive in the oil you put in, that could be the culprit.

    Maybe its a coincidence and the Clutch is starting to slip and its time to change the Clutches?

    How many miles on the Clutches that are in the bike right now?
     

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