Not another Damn oil thread....

[Spud]

Well. not as such. (though struggling to find 20/50 locally for my 2001 GS) 80,000 miles.
But on some of the oil threads there's mention of using semi or fully synthetic oil after a certain mileage.
I know next to nothing about the technical aspects of oil, so was wondering why it would be after a certain mileage that this is "ok"

Is there any benefit to semi or semi synthetic in these engines?
Also, if you pop a 15/40 oil in say, instead of a 20/50, are they actually noticeably noisier as some say, or is it just a placebo type effect ?
I like a quiet engine .....

 

[Timolgra]

Order it online

http://www.wemoto.com/parts/picture/ro-guard205001l/

 

[Spud]

Order it online

http://www.wemoto.com/parts/picture/ro-guard205001l/

Not seen that site before, Thanks

 

[wessie]

I owned a 1150GS for over 10 years. It was originally serviced by BMW dealers using the then recommended 10W/40. Oil consumption was over half a litre of oil between services. Around 24k they started using 20w/50 oil and oil consumption was minimal, especially in the hotter weather of Southern Europe. I was able to stop taking oil with me on trips.

At 36k servicing was done by an independent who used Valvoline VR1 20w/50 - again, no topping up needed between services. The bike was sold with over 50k on it after more services by the same chap.

I have no idea if any of the oils used were mineral or synthetic and cared not a jot about noise. I was just pleased the bike stopped using oil between services. If I still had that bike and did my own service I'd just use the cheap Castrol GTX in the white pack for about £10 for 4 litres - these engines have dry clutches so any old car oil will do that meets the SE spec in the handbook. I'd draw the line at the "classic" oil in B&Q or Halfords that do not quote a spec on the label.

 

[wessie]

Order it online

http://www.wemoto.com/parts/picture/ro-guard205001l/

or in a shop http://www.eurocarparts.com/engine-oils?Grade=20w50 - order onlne for collection and get 30% off

 

[Grizzly]

Hi Spud,
I've used Rock Oil Guardian 20w50 semi synthetic in my 2001 1150GS for at least the last 10 years. Now on 198K.
Would recommend it - should be easy to source near you.

Cheers........... Grizzly

 

[Spud]

Hi Spud,
I've used Rock Oil Guardian 20w50 semi synthetic in my 2001 1150GS for at least the last 10 years. Now on 198K.
Would recommend it - should be easy to source near you.

Cheers........... Grizzly

Hi Grizzly, That's as good a recommendation as it gets !!
I hope you're keeping well, (We met at Applecross last year, I had the Blue and White one !!)

 

[Steptoe]

I'd just use the cheap Castrol GTX in the white pack for about £10 for 4 litres - these engines have dry clutches so any old car oil will do that meets the SE spec in the handbook.

I didn't think the old Catrol GTX met the SE spec.

 

[Grizzly]

Hi Grizzly, That's as good a recommendation as it gets !!
I hope you're keeping well, (We met at Applecross last year, I had the Blue and White one !!)

I remember that now!!!!! It was good to meet you guys.
Glad to see you've still got the 1150 - quality!

Cheers.......Grizzly

 

[wessie]

I didn't think the old Catrol GTX met the SE spec.

Asda had this stuff in for a while - about £3 a litre
http://www.castrol.com/en_my/malaysia/car-engine-oil/engine-oil-brands/gtx.html

seems it's made in Malaysia now, but meet SM spec

 

[Orinoco]

Find yourself a small motor factor/independent car spares shop, usually plenty around, our local one does Morris 20/50 of the right spec for about £16 for 4 litres