Re: [ST] Oil Substitute?

[Robert Switzer <iawhonda@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Forrest Clarke wrote:

> The normal Mobil 1 15w/50 for cars at Advance Auto or your other local parts
> store does not have the 'EC' or 'Energy Conserving' rating. There is no need
> to spend more for the motorcycle branded Mobil 1 or for Triumph's Mobil 1 4T
> (funny that Triumph doesn't seem to know the weight of their recommended
> oil, as it's printed differently in several of our manuals!!).
>
> Bottom Line: Just make sure the Mobil 1 15W/50 you're buying is not rated
> 'EC' or 'Energy Conserving'. It will work just fine.
>
> -forrest
> '00 RS
>

My .02  No oil above 10 wt is a EC Energy Conserving oil. The EC rating has more
to do with weight than additive packages. The API rating is the additive or grade
or quality of oil,  i.e.: SG, SH, SJ etc. BTW starting July 1, 2001 all new oil
manufactured that wants the highest  API grade available will carry the NEW grade
of SL. (Don't quote me on the L, it might be I, I can't remember)  This is why all
newer cars recommend 5w-30 or even 5w-20, the oil is thinner and causes less drag
= more gas mileage. The Honda hybrid calls for 0w-20, but the S2000 calls for
10w-30. Gas mileage is not a concern in a 240 hp sports car that has a production
of 25,000 per year, but engine protection is, at a redline of 9000 rpm.
I my self use Mobil 1 15w-50 API SJ in both my ST and my XR-440R. I have never had
any problems with either clutch.
IMHO

Robert
'00 Blue ST
'98 XR440R ( For Sale ) :-(


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