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[Closed] Motorcycle engine oil - Halfords vs a 'premium' brand

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 Aus
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I change the engine oil quite regularly ie every 5k miles on my Speed Triple 955 (03) and son's Bandit 600.

Is there any significant benefit using a premium oil vs bog standard Halfords? Tend to use semi synthetic, and usually 10/40w (I think).

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Posted : 28/10/2020 3:57 pm
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https://revtothelimit.co.uk/index.php


 
Posted : 28/10/2020 3:58 pm
 Gunz
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I never had any problem with Halford's finest in my bikes.


 
Posted : 28/10/2020 4:06 pm
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As long as it meets the specs I'd have thought it would be fine. When I was doing regular 6 monthly oil changes on my car I bought a big 25 litre drum of oil from Opie oils.

I suppose posher oils may have more additives and anti foaming agents.


 
Posted : 28/10/2020 4:10 pm
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Out of interest, what's the cost saving?

No Halfords where I live, but I put Comp 4 in my ZX14 at 30eur every 6000km. FeuVert own brand is a tenner cheaper - call me naïve but I don't think I'd risk it. Those motors run very hot though - a different bike (and multiplied by two) and I might consider it.


 
Posted : 28/10/2020 4:13 pm