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  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    3 years ago
    Thought provoking video


  • leachy
    leachy
    3 years ago
    I filled my Honda lawn mower up with motorbike oil 10w40w, only because that's what I had.  
  • dicko
    dicko
    3 years ago
    I use the same oil as my diesel truck for my motorcycle. All 3 holes too.!!! Same oil goes into the mowers. A John Deere and honda.!
    After its been used I kill the weeds with it.!!

  • Wideglider
    Wideglider
    3 years ago
    Quoting dicko on 03 Nov 2021 03:23 AMedited: 03 Nov 2021 03:25 AM

    I use the same oil as my diesel truck for my motorcycle. All 3 holes too.!!! Same oil goes into the mowers. A John Deere and honda.!

    After its been used I kill the weeds with it.!!

    Sounds like you know a thing or two about oil properties? Do you drain your oil hot or cold? ;)     
  • Far Canal
    Far Canal
    3 years ago
    Quoting dicko on 03 Nov 2021 03:23 AMedited: 03 Nov 2021 03:25 AM

    I use the same oil as my diesel truck for my motorcycle. All 3 holes too.!!! Same oil goes into the mowers. A John Deere and honda.!

    After its been used I kill the weeds with it.!!

    Well isn't that just a weird co-incidence?
    I like to add Roundup to my oil in all 3 holes.
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    3 years ago
    Quoting dicko on 03 Nov 2021 03:23 AMedited: 03 Nov 2021 03:25 AM

    I use the same oil as my diesel truck for my motorcycle. All 3 holes too.!!! Same oil goes into the mowers. A John Deere and honda.!

    After its been used I kill the weeds with it.!!

    Quoting Wideglider on 03 Nov 2021 08:50 AM

    Sounds like you know a thing or two about oil properties? Do you drain your oil hot or cold? ;)     

    Stirrer....LOL
  • beaglebasher
    beaglebasher
    3 years ago
    That video settles it then. 
    Next time I buy oil I will make sure it says Motor Bike  Oil  on the label.
  • fatbat
    fatbat
    3 years ago
    And Kershaw make the best box cutters….wow 
  • steelo
    steelo
    3 years ago
    I wonder if dinosaurs ever got to decide whether they would be car or motorbike oil.
    oils.jpg
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    3 years ago
    Quoting steelo on 03 Nov 2021 10:23 AM

    I wonder if dinosaurs ever got to decide whether they would be car or motorbike oil.

    oils.jpg
    No we just got to discuss the merits of both...
  • steelo
    steelo
    3 years ago
    Quoting fatbat on 03 Nov 2021 10:23 AM

    And Kershaw make the best box cutters….wow 

    I got a nick from one.
  • wadewilson
    wadewilson
    3 years ago
    I got some sex oil. Can I use that in all three holes?
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    3 years ago
    Quoting wadewilson on 03 Nov 2021 11:05 AM

    I got some sex oil. Can I use that in all three holes?

    Dirty Bastard...lol
  • dicko
    dicko
    3 years ago
    Quoting dicko on 03 Nov 2021 03:23 AMedited: 03 Nov 2021 03:25 AM

    I use the same oil as my diesel truck for my motorcycle. All 3 holes too.!!! Same oil goes into the mowers. A John Deere and honda.!

    After its been used I kill the weeds with it.!!

    Quoting Wideglider on 03 Nov 2021 08:50 AM

    Sounds like you know a thing or two about oil properties? Do you drain your oil hot or cold? ;)     

    Viscosity is the resistance to flow of a fluid. Motor oil viscosity grades are based on a scale developed by the API (American Petroleum Institute) lubricant organization. The values are defined in a specification known as API 1509 and are based on the resistance the oil gives to flowing at two different temperatures – cold and high temperature. The measurement of viscosity at high and low temperatures are properties of multi-grade oils. Years ago, most vehicles used one viscosity grade oil in the summer and a different viscosity grade oil in the winter. But as motor oil technology advanced, additives such as viscosity index improvers allowed for the use of the same grade of oil year-round.
    The low temperature viscosity of the oil is a measurement that simulates starting a car on a cold winter day. That value has the letter “W” after the number and has a dash after the W. For example, if the oil is a 5W-30, the 5W part describes the viscosity of the oil at low temperatures. The lower the number, the faster the oil will flow at vehicle start up.
    oil-viscosity-chart-second-image.jpg.img.835.medium.jpg
    Thinner at cold end so flows out better.
  • FBUser214
    FBUser214
    3 years ago
    Quoting dicko on 03 Nov 2021 03:23 AMedited: 03 Nov 2021 03:25 AM

    I use the same oil as my diesel truck for my motorcycle. All 3 holes too.!!! Same oil goes into the mowers. A John Deere and honda.!

    After its been used I kill the weeds with it.!!

    Diesel engine oil has a higher spec than most motor engine oils and is mentioned in HD owner manuals as an option for temporary replacement. The manual also says NOT to use it in the primary or transmission.
    I use VTwin engine oil in the engine, transmission oil in the transmission and Trick Shift in the primary.
    Does it really matter ? 
    Some give a fuck, some don't.
  • fatbat
    fatbat
    3 years ago
    I cook with olive oil 
  • Wideglider
    Wideglider
    3 years ago
    Quoting dicko on 03 Nov 2021 03:23 AMedited: 03 Nov 2021 03:25 AM

    I use the same oil as my diesel truck for my motorcycle. All 3 holes too.!!! Same oil goes into the mowers. A John Deere and honda.!

    After its been used I kill the weeds with it.!!

    Quoting Wideglider on 03 Nov 2021 08:50 AM

    Sounds like you know a thing or two about oil properties? Do you drain your oil hot or cold? ;)     

    Quoting dicko on 04 Nov 2021 05:32 AM

    Viscosity is the resistance to flow of a fluid. Motor oil viscosity grades are based on a scale developed by the API (American Petroleum Institute) lubricant organization. The values are defined in a specification known as API 1509 and are based on the resistance the oil gives to flowing at two different temperatures – cold and high temperature. The measurement of viscosity at high and low temperatures are properties of multi-grade oils. Years ago, most vehicles used one viscosity grade oil in the summer and a different viscosity grade oil in the winter. But as motor oil technology advanced, additives such as viscosity index improvers allowed for the use of the same grade of oil year-round.

    The low temperature viscosity of the oil is a measurement that simulates starting a car on a cold winter day. That value has the letter “W” after the number and has a dash after the W. For example, if the oil is a 5W-30, the 5W part describes the viscosity of the oil at low temperatures. The lower the number, the faster the oil will flow at vehicle start up.

    oil-viscosity-chart-second-image.jpg.img.835.medium.jpg
    Thinner at cold end so flows out better.
    Nice bit of research info there dicko, but seems you have misinterpreted it.
    The diagram is showing that you can use a thinner (lower viscosity) oil at lower engine temperatures and use a thicker (high viscosity) oil at higher temperatures. 
    This is because as oil becomes thinner at high temperatures, you don't want to run a thin oil in an engine that is known to run very hot - especially in summer - becomes too thin to provide good lubrication & can also breakdown & lose its slippery properties due to overheating.
    If you are in a very cold climate with a stock engine you will want to run a thinner oil because the lower operating temps will thicken it bringing flow/lubrication into the sweet-spot.
    PS - drain your oil hot  ; )

  • Choco
    Choco
    3 years ago
    Just my opinion only. I pay a shit load of money to buy my bikes and I work bloody hard to earn that money. So when it comes to putting oil in my bike I am more than happy to spend a few extra dollars for the right recommended motorcycle oils to go into my motor, transmisson and primary to me it's cheap insurance. Anyway as I said my opinion only. 
  • Baloffski
    Baloffski
    3 years ago
    Bought small amount of oil yesterday, which cost $45 but reduced to $35. As is 'Extra Virgin', don't know wether to fuckit, drink it, or put it in ma bikes?  Nah, ya right FB cook withoil, Extra Virgin, mind boggles.
    Penzoil still gets my vote, for price availability, and Aussie, but love saying the words 'Extra Virgin' 'Extra Virgin'
    Yup, always do it wihile she's hot, thats the oil change of course! 
  • dicko
    dicko
    3 years ago
    Engine oil viscosity refers to how easily oil pours at a specified temperature. Thin oils have lower viscosity and pour more easily at low temperatures than thicker oils that have a higher viscosity. Thin oils reduce friction in engines and help engines start quickly during cold weather. I also leave it overnight so all the oil and all the shit is at the bottom of the pan ready to drain. 
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