Re: [ST] OK, another oil thread...

[Blake Sobiloff <sobiloff@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Dec 7, 2005, at 9:41 AM, Kevin.Dicks@xxxxxxx wrote:
> So the question is, which oil should I use - bearing in mind I plan on
> changing it in spring before I ride it in anger.

Why change unused oil? You're just wasting the oil. Unless the motor  
is run, the oil isn't experiencing anything different than if it were  
still in the bottle. Oil, even used, is fine for a full year. There  
are acid-fighting compounds in the oil that neutralize the acids  
formed when the engine is running, but not yet up to full  
temperature. (Note that this is another reason not to periodically  
run the motor for a little while during the winter--idling engines do  
not fully heat the oil, thus allowing moisture, fuel and acids to  
form/accumulate.)

My advice? If your bike needs an oil change, put in the oil and  
filter you normally run, go for one last ride that *fully* heats the  
engine oil (at least 20 minutes at highway speeds), then clean her up  
according to the rest of the actions on your list.

--
Blake Sobiloff <sobiloff@xxxxxxxxx>
<http://sobiloff.typepad.com/>
San Jose, CA  (USA)


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