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VERY simple and nooby question about oil

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by timbojim, Jul 25, 2012.

  1. timbojim

    timbojim Member

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    first: what kind of oil should i use, 15-40 or 20-50?

    second: where is the oil window and where should the oil go up to on it?
     
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    20W50, and only motorcycle-specific oil such as Castrol 4T.

    The oil level window is on the clutch cover, below the "bulge" and the oil level should be above the upper marks but with a small bubble visible at the top.

    Oil must be checked with the bike on the CENTER stand (or held vertical) and after being OFF for at least 10 minutes.

    Your oil capacity is expressed as "CM3" and is cast onto the clutch cover adjacent to the filler hole. For instance, 2500CM3 means 2500CCs.
     
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    Thank you.
     
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    oops wrong thread, i use castrol 4t, motorcycle specific, pretty heap at 3-5 bucks a qt.
     
    mtnbikecrazy55, Jul 26, 2012
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    p.s, stay away from synthetics, or they can cause clutch slipping problems!
     
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    Synthetics got my starter clutch to slip....

    Maz
     
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