mokaw
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posted April 08, 2012 11:20 AM
Mobil 1 synthetic car oil
I always used Mobil1 synthetic motorcyle oil in my 06 14. I thought I had read on bikeland where some of you guys have been using Mobil 1 car oil. The motorcycle oil is about $12 a quart where I live. I'm going to switch to synthetic in my 012 ZX-14R pretty soon. Is Mobil 1 10-40 synthetic car oil a good switch?
Thanks.
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Bently
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posted April 08, 2012 11:26 AM
I would say yes, it's all I and the other 4 guys I race with and ride on the street with use. you will not have any issues with it.
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posted April 08, 2012 11:29 AM
I think Smokin use run the Mobil 1 car oil, allot cheaper than the mc oil
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mokaw
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posted April 08, 2012 11:36 AM
Thanks Bently and wee.
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posted April 08, 2012 11:41 AM
K run the same thing as well. No problems. I switched from rotella synthetic with no problems with it either.
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posted April 08, 2012 12:19 PM
i have been running it in my 2000 zx12r for 12 years.55,000 miles .i change it and the filter every 2000 miles.it still look new in it`s guts............
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posted April 08, 2012 02:20 PM
According to mobil website the only difference between their 4t racing and the automotive oil is higher levels of P (phosphorous) and Zn (zinc) in the 4t. But not much higher... only 200 ppm (parts per million). I use the 0W/40 with a purolator gold filter.
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posted April 08, 2012 02:26 PM
 Edited By: mokaw on 8 Apr 2012 22:42
Thank you guys very much. As always on this forum, you're quick to answer. Is 10-40 the right weight to use?
Thanks again. I really appreciate all your knowledge.
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Bently
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posted April 08, 2012 04:20 PM
10-40 is correct factory specs, but I use 5-20. If your mostly street, Just get the 10-40 the extra 1 hp don't matter!
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posted April 08, 2012 04:57 PM
Hey everyone! Happy Easter!
Is 35,000 or 40,000 miles too many miles to switch to synthetic?
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Bently
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posted April 08, 2012 05:13 PM
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Hey everyone! Happy Easter!
Is 35,000 or 40,000 miles too many miles to switch to synthetic?
IMO no it's never too late.
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mokaw
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posted April 08, 2012 06:17 PM
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10-40 is correct factory specs, but I use 5-20. If your mostly street, Just get the 10-40 the extra 1 hp don't matter!
Thanks Bently
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posted April 08, 2012 06:28 PM
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10-40 is correct factory specs, but I use 5-20. If your mostly street, Just get the 10-40 the extra 1 hp don't matter!
Matters to me ...lol... I'll take all i can get .. 
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Bently
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posted April 09, 2012 03:00 AM
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10-40 is correct factory specs, but I use 5-20. If your mostly street, Just get the 10-40 the extra 1 hp don't matter!
Matters to me ...lol... I'll take all i can get ..
LOL ya your not on the Street! that;s why I go 5-20 as well
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