Apologies in advance - oil thread

[MarkShelley]

I want to do my first oil change on my 1100. It has done plenty of miles (almost 70K). I have been reading oil threads and thought I had better stop before my head exploded.
My other 3 bikes all take 10/40 Semi Synthetic Silkolene and it would be nice to keep things simple (I am not a pauper so price is not a major issue). Will this be OK? If not, why not?
Where is the best place to buy an oil filter tool to fit genuine BMW oil filters?

 

[King Rat]

Yes.
Motorworks.
Simples.

 

[raginmund]

Well, I'm glad someone started one

My GS had 10w40 Rock Oil put in it 2k ago.

I have no idea what this means.

 

[Noddy]

Ok, step away from the bikes. Close the tool compartment. Wander indoors and put the kettle on. Then sit down and have a good read of this little known publication. Afterwards try the search button. All will be revealed.

 

[Miz]

I want to do my first oil change on my 1100. It has done plenty of miles (almost 70K). I have been reading oil threads and thought I had better stop before my head exploded.
My other 3 bikes all take 10/40 Semi Synthetic Silkolene and it would be nice to keep things simple (I am not a pauper so price is not a major issue). Will this be OK? If not, why not?
Where is the best place to buy an oil filter tool to fit genuine BMW oil filters?

Oil filter tool @ Halfords

 

[elevensies]

and while your there get a oil filter, cheapest place

 

[Bryn]

Ho fu***ng ho!

Just put the 10/40 semi synthetic in it and stop worrying My old 1150 had 10/40 semi in on a trip to Rome in summer... didn't do it any harm and didn't use any... 3500 miles and up to 35C

Nippy normans ( linky at the top of the page) would be a good start for the filter tool

 

[Steptoe]

and while your there get a oil filter, cheapest place

Just make sure it's not a champion oil filter, you know ? the ones with no bypass valve in them.

 

[MarkShelley]

Just make sure it's not a champion oil filter, you know ? the ones with no bypass valve in them.

Genuine BMW.

 

[Red Rock]

Filter wrench

Marc Parnes

 

[MarkShelley]

Marc Parnes

Very nice, but I want something to take an oil filter off, not something to sit in my wifes display cabinet!!

Just bought a `normal` one off ebay.

 

[raginmund]

Ok, step away from the bikes. Close the tool compartment. Wander indoors and put the kettle on. Then sit down and have a good read of this little known publication. Afterwards try the search button. All will be revealed.

I am of course taking the piss out of myself, but not by much

 

[raginmund]

Ooh, hang on, I've just realised that I don't know if the Rock Oil was 10w40 mineral or semi-synth.

So what do I top it up with? Or shall I just change it since it now has almost 55k and the oil was last changed at 52k?