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RE: oil and gas



The Automotive 15-50 is different from the Mobil 1 Racing 4T. The 
motorcycle oil has a specific additive package for bikes.

Erik


>Is the non Triumph branded Mobil 1 15-50 that is available at the local Pep
>Boys store the same oil or is there some kind of additive in the Triumph
>oil.  Price of the "regular" Mobil 1 was about $5/quart.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Erik
>Miner
>Sent: Friday, October 20, 2000 11:28 AM
>To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: Re: oil and gas
>
>
>Motul 5100 is a semi synthetic. I use 15-50 because that is the same
>weight as the Triumph branded Mobil one, which is the same as
>European Mobil One Racing 4T which one can't get in the US.
>Interesting thing is that in my owners manual Triumph calls for a
>15-40 wt which no one makes!  As for the weight issue a 5-50 wt is a
>no no it's too thin. Which is a shame because I like the Motorex
>products but they don't yet have a 15-50 wt.
>
>Erik
>
>PS: And yes I wouldn't spend $12.00 a quart for 300V and change every
>2000 miles .. that's why I use 5100. It costs me about $29.00 per oil
>change with filter.
>
>PPS: Here's a link to the UK Mobil 1 site it clearly states that 4T
>is 15-50 wt  Interesting that the Triumph branded Mobil 1 does not
>list the viscosity on the jug, and the owners manual lists and
>incorrect viscosity!
>
>http://www.mobil.com/cgi-bin/bld_frameset.cgi?CONTENT=/maff/world/uk/a
>utomotive/p5.htm
>
> >Eric:
> >
> >I use Motul 5100 10W40 as per my dealer's recommendation.  It's
>ester-based,
> >but the fine print says 'blend', which I take to mean that it's
> >semi-synthetic.
> >
> >If I'm not mistaken, you are referring to Motul 300V, which is a full
> >synthetic, ester-based lubricant, but it's twice the price.  I don't know
> >how you can afford to replace this stuff every 2000-2500 miles, but that's
> >your business.
> >
> >But actually I thought I saw a post just recently which said that 15-50 (of
> >any brand) was a no-no (was it here or on the T5 list? -- I think you
> >subscribe to both lists too --  no?).  I think it gave a reason but I can't
> >recall what it was.  Do you?  Your opinion differs I assume?
> >
> >Neil
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Erik Miner" <axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >Sent: October 19, 2000 12:57 PM
> >Subject: Re: oil and gas
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Paul: Triumph uses a special break in oil.. the dealer is SUPPOSED to
> > > put that in before delivery. At the 500 mile service it is then
> > > switched over to normal oil. Triumph of course recommends their Mobil
> > > 1. Personally I don't like going 6000 miles between oil changes as
> > > Triumph recommends in the owners manual. I change mine ever 2-2500
> > > and use Motul 5100 15-50 wt.
> > >
> > > As for gas use Premium. The bike will ping on regular. If you want to
> > > save a buck a tank use mid grade. I use premium that way I know it's
> > > getting enough octane.
> > >
> > > Erik
> > >
> > >
> > > >what kind (weight) of oil is used during break-in?  the manual doesn't
> > > >mention it.  i assume it's not the synthetic that's used later.
> > > >
> > > >and, just for peace of mind -- i assume the 95 RON octane level
>mentioned
> > > >in the manual corresponds to "regular", in "(R+N)/2" terms?
> > > >
> > > >paul
> > > >=---------------------
> > > >  paul fox, pgf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (arlington, ma, where it's 54.3
> >degrees)
> > > >  'oh-oh Sprint RS, '91 VX800, DoD #1462, AMA #545601
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