Oil Change

[Enegue]

Originally posted by .Hack@Jan 16 2006, 08:15 PM

You mean 2t or 4t? 4t i change every 3000 to 4000km..

thanks ya~!

[.Hack]

Originally posted by Enegue@Jan 25 2006, 08:41 PM

thanks ya~!

Welcome

[trishia]

Originally posted by .Hack@Jan 25 2006, 06:03 PM

2T is top up only if i not wrong..

Hi .Hack,

 

Thanks. But I thot nid to go for servicing to flush the 2T? or is it Engine Oil? Are they the same thing? I am confused. Pls enlighten me.

[.Hack]

Originally posted by trishia@Jan 27 2006, 11:53 AM

Hi .Hack,

 

Thanks. But I thot nid to go for servicing to flush the 2T? or is it Engine Oil? Are they the same thing? I am confused. Pls enlighten me.

4T is engine oil, which you need to flush out the used oil before refilling with fresh ones, remember to change your oil filter too.. As for 2T, just need to top up only.. Last time i riding 2 strokes the time also never flush 2T before, just top up will do..

[trishia]

Originally posted by .Hack@Jan 27 2006, 12:23 PM

4T is engine oil, which you need to flush out the used oil before refilling with fresh ones, remember to change your oil filter too.. As for 2T, just need to top up only.. Last time i riding 2 strokes the time also never flush 2T before, just top up will do..

Hi .Hack,

 

Thanks. Thats means 4T = engine oil. 2T is not engine oil? How about coolant? Did to flush before refill?

[.Hack]

Originally posted by trishia@Jan 27 2006, 02:51 PM

Hi .Hack,

 

Thanks. Thats means 4T = engine oil. 2T is not engine oil? How about coolant? Did to flush before refill?

2-stroke = 2t oil aka gear oil

4-stroke = 4t oil aka engine oil

 

As for coolant.. Basically just need to top up when your coolant runs low.. Flush the cooling system once every 1 or 2 years will be fine..

[trishia]

Originally posted by .Hack@Jan 27 2006, 04:26 PM

2-stroke = 2t oil aka gear oil

4-stroke = 4t oil aka engine oil

 

As for coolant.. Basically just need to top up when your coolant runs low.. Flush the cooling system once every 1 or 2 years will be fine..

Hi .Hack,

 

finally I get a clearer picture. Thanks a lot for sharing. So which gear oil and coolant do you recommend? I have juz started riding Gilera Runner 180 FXR.

[.Hack]

Originally posted by trishia@Jan 27 2006, 04:30 PM

Hi .Hack,

 

finally I get a clearer picture. Thanks a lot for sharing. So which gear oil and coolant do you recommend? I have juz started riding Gilera Runner 180 FXR.

2T i will recommend using Castrol R2, but you can try Motul as well.. As for coolant, no preference, bike shop got which type then i use which.. haha..

[-tRuSt-]

hi guys, for changing of EO... is it the same way for all bikes of all makes...? wana try changing myself need some advice... any1 can help???

[.Hack]

Originally posted by [-tRuSt-]@Jan 29 2006, 09:17 AM

hi guys, for changing of EO... is it the same way for all bikes of all makes...? wana try changing myself need some advice... any1 can help???

Yup.. Locate your engine oil drain bolt at the bottom.. Remove it and drain oil.. Screw back the drain bolt and remove the filler cap.. Top up engine oil.. Remember not to over tighten your drain bolt..

[-tRuSt-]

Originally posted by .Hack@Jan 29 2006, 09:59 AM

Yup.. Locate your engine oil drain bolt at the bottom.. Remove it and drain oil.. Screw back the drain bolt and remove the filler cap.. Top up engine oil.. Remember not to over tighten your drain bolt..

oh...thanx bro...! so it works the same way for all bikes rite... how about the oil filter...??? juz unscrew out n change?

[.Hack]

Originally posted by [-tRuSt-]@Jan 29 2006, 10:00 PM

oh...thanx bro...! so it works the same way for all bikes rite... how about the oil filter...??? juz unscrew out n change?

Oil filter you will need a special tool to remove..

[-tRuSt-]

Originally posted by .Hack@Jan 30 2006, 10:10 AM

Oil filter you will need a special tool to remove..

thanx!

[.Hack]

Originally posted by [-tRuSt-]@Feb 1 2006, 03:07 PM

thanx!

[Non Stop Racing]

just like to know if the engine oil is 2.5litre, i change n top up accordingly , rode for weeks then top up 0.5 litre which total is 3.. ani harmful effect if overfill ?

[.Hack]

Originally posted by Non Stop Racing@Feb 1 2006, 08:10 PM

just like to know if the engine oil is 2.5litre, i change n top up accordingly , rode for weeks then top up 0.5 litre which total is 3.. ani harmful effect if overfill ?

I think as long as the oil level is between Max. and Min. should be alright? I may be wrong.. Anyone can clarify this?

[ozzarhomb]

just bought a bottle of mobil SAE40 to do the first oil change for a new 150cc 4 stroker. is it ok? or should i be using mineral oil? since my bike is still running in, what rating of engine oil should i use?? :confused:

 

thanks!!

[ANR Impex]

That SAE40 is thick as h3ll until the oil warms up. I think u have problems getting it to idle right when starting from cold. It was thick even for a class 2 bike, took forever before the oil reached the right temp and viscosity to idle properly.

[ozzarhomb]

Originally posted by ANR Impex@Feb 17 2006, 06:26 AM

That SAE40 is thick as h3ll until the oil warms up. I think u have problems getting it to idle right when starting from cold. It was thick even for a class 2 bike, took forever before the oil reached the right temp and viscosity to idle properly.

wah in tt case then i think i won't use it liao. anyway, so wat grade of oil will u recommend for running in? :smile:

[.Hack]

Originally posted by ozzarhomb@Feb 17 2006, 08:31 AM

wah in tt case then i think i won't use it liao. anyway, so wat grade of oil will u recommend for running in? :smile:

For running in, use mineral oil.. Grade 20W50.. No need to use those branded oil such as Motul, Castrol.. Just go to Shell buy Shell Advance S4.. One bottle $5.60 only..

[ANR Impex]

Originally posted by .Hack@Feb 17 2006, 11:24 AM

For running in, use mineral oil.. Grade 20W50.. No need to use those branded oil such as Motul, Castrol.. Just go to Shell buy Shell Advance S4.. One bottle $5.60 only..

I agree Esso 4T Pace, Castrol GTX etc all applicable as well, just as cheap.

[ozzarhomb]

yup i agree with ur points since running in only no need to use high quality oil. that's why i bought that mobil SAE40 oil. but guess it's not as ideal to use. thanks for your input guys!! :smile:

[Shawn--]

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[Abacus]

What is the correct spanner size for the oil plug?

I am learning to change engine oil for my S4 Vtec2

 

Thanks

[megayon]

Originally posted by Abacus@Jul 22 2006, 08:17 PM

What is the correct spanner size for the oil plug?

I am learning to change engine oil for my S4 Vtec2

 

Thanks

It's size 17. Use the close end spanner.