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Anyone else using 5w-50?
« on: August 05, 2014, 05:46:27 PM »
I finally got 5w-50 oil in my scooter as suggested by the owners manual.  The only option I had that didn't require ordering online was Castrol Edge Synthetic.  Anyone else go the 5w-50 route? What brand did you get? Is it working well?

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Re: Anyone else using 5w-50?
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2014, 10:04:15 PM »
  Oil viscosity used depends on the temperatures you are riding in. 5w-50 is okay from -10 to 100 degrees. Personally I use a 10w-40 because I don't ride in these extreme temperatures. It all depends on where you live and your riding conditions.
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Re: Anyone else using 5w-50?
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2014, 10:13:46 PM »
  Oil viscosity used depends on the temperatures you are riding in. 5w-50 is okay from -10 to 100 degrees. Personally I use a 10w-40 because I don't ride in these extreme temperatures. It all depends on where you live and your riding conditions.

Exactly!  I'm in Arizona, and rarely ride in temps below about 34, and often above 100.  20w50 is appropriate for me.
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Re: Anyone else using 5w-50?
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2014, 04:08:49 AM »
Sooo.... No?

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Re: Anyone else using 5w-50?
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2014, 04:25:57 AM »
I have used mobil 1 full syn. 5/50 since (5,000 km.break in used dino oil ) now I am over 47,000 km.   and it is running better all the time,  on my forth set of tires, I have DNA filter DR.pulley sliders, givi wind sheild raised the seat 4 inches and moved the butt stop back 5 inches,  6 ft. tall  210 lb,s  81 years old, nothing to do but ride , and do my honey do jobs,  around the house,

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Re: Anyone else using 5w-50?
« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2014, 04:34:56 AM »
Nice. Thank ya De. Where do you buy that oil. Around here I could only find 5w-50 in Castrol Edge.

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Re: Anyone else using 5w-50?
« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2014, 06:42:31 AM »
I have found mobil 1 5/50 at walmart and at canadian tire stores

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Re: Anyone else using 5w-50?
« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2014, 06:47:49 AM »
I finally got 5w-50 oil in my scooter as suggested by the owners manual.  The only option I had that didn't require ordering online was Castrol Edge Synthetic.  Anyone else go the 5w-50 route? What brand did you get? Is it working well?
  one other oil is rotella t 6 made by shell full syn.  10 w 40

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Re: Anyone else using 5w-50?
« Reply #8 on: August 08, 2014, 07:24:45 PM »
Im not touching that subject again

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Re: Anyone else using 5w-50?
« Reply #9 on: August 08, 2014, 11:08:39 PM »
Im not touching that subject again

Lol. Oil is like religion here.

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Re: Anyone else using 5w-50?
« Reply #10 on: August 14, 2014, 04:41:48 AM »
I switched from Mobil 1 4T 10w40 to Shell Rotella T6 5w40 because of the price is really cheap.
with the rotella, I can feel my bike is revving a little bit faster than before.
Next time I might try Mobil 1 0w40 European car formula which I keep putting in my car

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Re: Anyone else using 5w-50?
« Reply #11 on: August 14, 2014, 10:06:50 AM »
I switched from Mobil 1 4T 10w40 to Shell Rotella T6 5w40 because of the price is really cheap.
with the rotella, I can feel my bike is revving a little bit faster than before.
Next time I might try Mobil 1 0w40 European car formula which I keep putting in my car
what is the advantage of 0w over 5 or 10?
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Re: Anyone else using 5w-50?
« Reply #12 on: August 14, 2014, 11:42:57 AM »
what is the advantage of 0w over 5 or 10?

None unless you're riding in temps colder than 2 degrees F.
Looking at the chart in my owners manual, It states that 5W-50 oil is used for temps between 2 and 100+ degrees F. It does not list 0W-50, but the 0W would indicate you could use this oil in temps below the 2 degree F mark. I doubt if this is a issue. I don't believe anyone rides their scooters in that cold of weather. Look at your chart and pick the right viscosity for your area. I live in central New York state and 10W-40 works fine for me. I also strongly recommend a full synthetic oil.
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Re: Anyone else using 5w-50?
« Reply #13 on: August 14, 2014, 02:19:48 PM »
The manual states 5w-50.  So if I go to an Autozone, any off-the-shelf 5w-50 will do?

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Re: Anyone else using 5w-50?
« Reply #14 on: August 14, 2014, 02:27:19 PM »
     yes any full syn. oil will do,  very little difference in there quality, 

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