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IAmGrowler Full Member
Joined: May 04, 2009 Posts: 97 Location: Seattle, WA
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Posted: June 18, 2009, 9:59 am Post subject: Oil - Redux |
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I've been trying to follow these different oil recommendation threads, but keep getting hung up on the recent composition changes (friction modifiers, zinc, etc. . .) made to the brands already recommended.
Anyhow, most seem to recommend the Castol GTX diesel 15W-40.
So the question is:
Is the specific version linked below the proper one to use?
tinyurl.com/mrj8bj
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Retiredgentleman 650Rider Supporter
Joined: Mar 03, 2007 Posts: 2258 Location: Calgary, Alberta 1978 XS650 SE
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Posted: June 18, 2009, 3:09 pm Post subject: Re: Oil - Redux |
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The one on your link is not diesel oil.
The Castrol GTX Diesel says "Diesel" on the bottle. Look for the CI-4 and SJ rating on the bottle as well. The CI-4 rating means it still has ZDDP, which helps prevent wear in these engines.
Some manufacturers such as Shell Rotella T has gone to a CJ rating so truckers don't plug up their catalytic converters. The problem is that the CJ rating has removed the ZDDP.
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