Engine Oil - General Discussion

[victor_03]

I keen on the knowledge part too. i just changed to ver s.

[lindavw]

actually when on, engine not running the light should be on. once the engine starts running, within few secs the light should go off. if takes a longer time like 10 secs or so to go off. ur engine oil not enuff.

Im riding Ver S what KM would u all like to noe?

change EO, Ver S

No filter change is 2.7L

filter change is 2.9L

My advice is to give a little bit more maybe say 50ml more cos muz consider the oil need to go up wif the pistons to the cylinders.Use the dip stick as a guide.

[Constructicon]

Originally posted by lindavw@Jan 2 2006, 06:42 AM

actually when on, engine not running the light should be on. once the engine starts running, within few secs the light should go off. if takes a longer time like 10 secs or so to go off. ur engine oil not enuff.

Im riding Ver S what KM would u all like to noe?

change EO, Ver S

No filter change is 2.7L

filter change is 2.9L

My advice is to give a little bit more maybe say 50ml more cos muz consider the oil need to go up wif the pistons to the cylinders.Use the dip stick as a guide.

Thanks man for the replies.

 

Due to my accident, the bike was at the workshop/ carpark for 4 mths liao, only warming up every 2-3 days for 10 mins.

The last oil change was 5 mths back.

I suppose it's way overdue, so hopefully if by next month can ride, I will go and change the engine oil, plugs, filter, coolant...etc

If cant ride, then I L-L have to DIY to save that $40 towing $$$.

 

I DIY in my SP before, but never the S4.

I got a few qns to ask:

 

1) Where's the nut to drain out the oil? Size? Are there are seals or gaskets?

2) What grade of oil u reccomend? Looking for a lower-mid end stuff. I suppose petrol kiosks dun sell these bike E.O rite?

3) The filter must change now? Cos I just changed it 5 mths back, juz a norm filter, not K&N. But since I not running the bike, must change now?

4) Coolant can DIY? Just top up? Is there a main and reserve reservoir for coolant?

 

 

Thanks man.

[Crave]

Hi fellow Super4 riders,

 

Me currently riding a spec3 and tot of changing engine oil myself but i dunno which brand to use .. Do u all have some recommandations ?? Dun have to be veri gd one but also dun like sh*t one la ... Best is around $30+ $40 lor ...

 

Also one more question.. Den if juz top up 3000ml of engine oil will cause any harm/problem to my bike?? Cos standard is top up 3200ml de ...

 

Hope to see some comment on it .. Thanks ...

[Lass]

am going to change EO soon as well and using amsoil, reviews not bad and since my hubby has used it and says tat it's not bad.

[wadthefart]

Originally posted by Constructicon@Jan 2 2006, 02:18 PM

Thanks man for the replies.

 

Due to my accident, the bike was at the workshop/ carpark for 4 mths liao, only warming up every 2-3 days for 10 mins.

The last oil change was 5 mths back.

I suppose it's way overdue, so hopefully if by next month can ride, I will go and change the engine oil, plugs, filter, coolant...etc

If cant ride, then I L-L have to DIY to save that $40 towing $$$.

 

I DIY in my SP before, but never the S4.

I got a few qns to ask:

 

1) Where's the nut to drain out the oil? Size? Are there are seals or gaskets?

2) What grade of oil u reccomend? Looking for a lower-mid end stuff. I suppose petrol kiosks dun sell these bike E.O rite?

3) The filter must change now? Cos I just changed it 5 mths back, juz a norm filter, not K&N. But since I not running the bike, must change now?

4) Coolant can DIY? Just top up? Is there a main and reserve reservoir for coolant?

 

 

Thanks man.

1) Where's the nut to drain out the oil? Size? Are there are seals or gaskets?

ans: at the bottom of the engine(only one nut), diff bike diff size, no gasket/seal

 

2) What grade of oil u reccomend? Looking for a lower-mid end stuff. I suppose petrol kiosks dun sell these bike E.O rite?

ans: full syn best liao, i use castrol R4(not bad) 15/bt(LAB)

 

3) The filter must change now? Cos I just changed it 5 mths back, juz a norm filter, not K&N. But since I not running the bike, must change now?

ans: air filter must change 6 monthly, use K&N one la $55 (LAB) can wash reuse... remind: new air filter very smooth but will consume more petrol for the first few day of riding...

 

4) Coolant can DIY? Just top up? Is there a main and reserve reservoir for coolant?

the coolant very ma fan one... ask mech to do it.. last time i drain and top by my mech in JB... he open nut from the block and release air.. prevent air lock...

[ichiro_jeff]

where u stay? engine oil i can help.. but the disposal part very troublesome leh..

[Constructicon]

Originally posted by ichiro_jeff@Jan 13 2006, 04:31 PM

where u stay? engine oil i can help.. but the disposal part very troublesome leh..

Hey man, thanks for the offer!

 

I see how it goes lah, hopefully by next month can ride liao, go and change the oil by the shop.

If still can't, then I see how. Maybe juz try to DIY and drain out the damn thing myself. Yes...the used oil is a problem.

Sian man.

 

Btw, I stay in yishun.

 

Thanks again man.

[Lass]

Originally posted by Constructicon@Jan 14 2006, 02:35 AM

Hey man, thanks for the offer!

 

I see how it goes lah, hopefully by next month can ride liao, go and change the oil by the shop.

If still can't, then I see how. Maybe juz try to DIY and drain out the damn thing myself. Yes...the used oil is a problem.

Sian man.

 

Btw, I stay in yishun.

 

Thanks again man.

pour the used oil into the empty bottles of the new EO, tie up properly and dispose at the garbage centre

[akirajo]

So is it EO, after they have replace the rubber seal at the front spocket do they have to change the EO?

[rhys]

Originally posted by raven77@Sep 20 2005, 05:30 PM

by the way where is planet?? any address???

PLANET MOTORCYCLE- Blk 3007 Ubi Rd.1 #01-430 s(408701)

Same row with First Motor, at the opposit end.

 

Tel:67474740. Boss Ah Chong.

[ADRTHAMMC]

Do anyone noe is there any expire for engine oil,beside u need 2 change it every 5000km.let"s say if i left the engine oil in my engine tank for 1 year with seldom ride,is tat ok?

[P-Plate TZR]

More reccommend 2 change bcos leavin it too long n neber change it quality.. ex: its velocity.. not healthy 4 ur engine..

[kennethy]

under the warranty card from boon siew, the recommended changing cycle of EO is 4000km or 4 months whichever comes first...

[redname]

Originally posted by ADRTHAMMC@Feb 8 2006, 12:40 PM

Do anyone noe is there any expire for engine oil,beside u need 2 change it every 5000km.let"s say if i left the engine oil in my engine tank for 1 year with seldom ride,is tat ok?

depends on wat kind of oil u using. since u mention 5000km, i assume u r toking about fully syn oil. for fully syn, its 5000Km or 6 mths whichever comes 1st.

 

there r other factors which u might want to follow too. things like time & distance on avg u use daily. if u ride a veri short avg distance daily, ur bike might not be able to reach the operation temp, which causes the engine oil to spoil earlier

[ADRTHAMMC]

thanks all for yr reply.cos my wk place fr my hse is veri near,den i oso seldom use bike,the last time i change was last year july.i tink i goin 2 change it soon,it already 7mth and click ard 5000km liao.ya,i usin R4 fully syn.

[ADRTHAMMC]

aniwae,will it spoil my piston or damage any parts of my engine if i nv change EO regulary?

[efferverscence]

hello pple.. i just got a super 4 a while ago.. havent had my first engine oil changed yet.. and i wanna know how to change engine oil and oil filter myself. anyone goin to change? just show me how.

 

thanks

[efferverscence]

[Joyrider]

Hi all,

 

I recently check my engine oil dip when bike is straight, there is no oil on the dip. Should i pour some more engine oil? Can mix wit other engine oil? Or leave it as it is?

[fabian]

Did you screw in the dip and take out to check?

 

If you checked this way and found that no oil on the dip,Suggest that you change

 

your EO asap lor. Joyride only takes 1 bottle right?

 

 

*Don't play play with EO, it's the main liquid in your bike. Hee!

[kennethy]

form my understanding it is okay to just add. but dun top up till overflow cos that is bad for your engine too...

 

however, if $$$ is not a concern, then it is better to change completely.

 

do take note of you EO, if constantly getting less then something is wrong...

[WeEsIanG]

anyone know where to change motul engine oil cheap?

[su0301]

normal price shld be abt $18 - $22 per bottle.. u can try gg to hkl... quite reasonable..

[cklingkwok]

Hi..what would happen if i over top my engine oil?

And how would i know if i had top up enough of engine oil?

thanks