Hi, its time for an oil+filter change on my xtx and im just wondering which oil most people use in they,re bikes? cheers:T

I use Motul 5100 - exactly same as Yamalube stuff at the dealers.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-915-motu...ese-ester.aspx

I use Fuchs 10/40. Same as Silkolene exept mines in a 800 litre tank at work. lol.

I do a oil at 3000 miles and oil and filter at 6000 by the way.

I use yamalube 10W40. Didn't know what oil to use.

If you are not sure why not try Opie recommendations on line - enter the type of riding you do and you will get a good choice - Watch out for their free delivery promotions - makes buying from them well worth while IMO.

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Thanks for the replies, seems quite a few different brands are being used. I,ve always used car oils (non fully synthetic) in all my bikes in the past, never had a problem with it, so might try the same with the XT.

Some people will say there is no problem with doing this, but mostly cars oils are not designed to run at very high speeds and at full throttle work alot of the time. Also sometimes they have additives for the likes of the clutch plates etc which motorbikes do not like and can create slippage.

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I,ve heard this too, but as long as you dont use fully synthetic i think there should be no bother. as the xt is not a high revving engine, car oil should be ok too. (i think !!) bike oil prices just seem to be a rip off in my opinion

Noooooo, you should avoid car oils as they can cause clutch slip and even damage!! Brand is not so important (I have always used Castrol, I am sure that others are equally as good) but use only a good quality oil and it must be JASO approved.

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