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Felixthekat

Hi All,
I remember somewhere on here there was a discussion about engine oils to use (and not to use) in a standard 1100 SZ Kat motor. Sorry I've been trying to find that discussion but cannot.

So, what is recommended?

I've been using MOTUL 3000, but think I remember someone saying they used Valvoline XLD and changed the oil every 2,500km.

Your thoughts please.

Thanks
Rob
 
Felixthekat said:
Hi All,
I remember somewhere on here there was a discussion about engine oils to use (and not to use) in a standard 1100 SZ Kat motor. Sorry I've been trying to find that discussion but cannot.

So, what is recommended?

I've been using MOTUL 3000, but think I remember someone saying they used Valvoline XLD and changed the oil every 2,500km.

Your thoughts please.

Thanks
Rob
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Hi Rob, like just about any product these days there is too much choice. Anyway, as for Valvoline Premium XLD 20-50, it and the previous XLD which has now been branded by Valvoline as "Classic XLD" as it has a higher zinc content - (good for camshafts) than Premium XLD. I have been using XLD in my Kats since 1982. And yes, oil and filter changed at 2,000 - 2,500 km. The SXZ has just ticked over 200,000 km on road/street/touring use a couple of months ago and all seems well so far.

There are many oils out there however,

XLD 20-50 is wet clutch compatible,

20-50 is within the air temperature operation range,

Has proven itself to be reliable and not caused any issues to date.

I am happy with it.

Cheers,
Glen.
 
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