Different from car oil? how so? where to buy?
2007-07-06 20:06:28 · 8 answers · asked by Kenneth M 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
i don't know what stroke it is... 2007 Ninja EX250. um... tomorrow i can check the manual
2007-07-06 20:16:27 · update #1
Motorycycles run at higher RPMs and higher temperatures than your average car. They require a different oil, so refer to Kawasaki's owner's manual. For example, my car only takes 5W-30 and 10W-30 oil. My motorcycle on the other hand takes 10W-40. This is merely a different viscosity. Experts recommend using synthetic oil instead of the regular mineral kind. You can buy motorcycle oil at any autoparts store. If you go to a motorcycle dealership you'll get charged twice as much. So just visit your local autoparts store (e.g. Autozone, Murray's, NAPA, etc.) and ask for 10W-40 oil. Some oils claim "for motorcycles" on their label but I personally think all 10W-40 oils are the same (whether they say its for motorcycles or not). Don't forget to change your oil filter at every 3rd oil change. Oil changes are usually recommended every 2 months or 5,000 miles (whichever comes first). I change my oil every month because since the clutch system is also bathed in the motor oil, new oil will give you smooth gear shifts, better mileage and a smooth ride.
2007-07-06 20:29:36 · answer #1 · answered by H0Pl3ss 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You'll need a thicker grade of oil than what modern cars take, but other than that, people who have tested motorcycle oils and car oils side by side haven't found real differences. The only time I've heard of automotive oils causing problems is when you run a thin (low numbers) oil or oil marked with the Energy Conserving grade. Motorcycle clutches are in oil, and some of the friction fighting car oils can make the clutch not work correctly.
2007-07-07 10:17:22 · answer #2 · answered by Mad Scientist Matt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your bike is a 4 stroke. The motor oil that is recommended for that bike is 10-W40, but their are some changes depending on the temperature where you live. I recommend that you look at the owners manual. The manual says to add the oil when it becomes low, in between the lines on the side of the bike. Don't forget to change the oil when the manual says to. Good luck
2007-07-07 03:29:14 · answer #3 · answered by Bryana and mostly manny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An EX250 is a 4 stroke
You can use any quality brand name 4 stroke motor oil.
2007-07-07 15:17:43 · answer #4 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah motorcycle oil is different it has additives like zddp that they are no longer allowed to put in auto oil, in fact the oil company's are recommending motorcycle rated oil or diesel rated oil in older cars to prevent premature engine failure. there has been some discussion on this forum with some of the answers in the last 2 days giving some very informative links. look over this section & find them instead of asking oppinions
2007-07-07 12:14:26 · answer #5 · answered by Who Dat ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your manual. It will tell you what typs of oil your specific bike needs. If you don't have one check with your dealer. They can recomend an oil.
2007-07-07 03:09:51 · answer #6 · answered by Eddie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
car and bike oils have different additives,so what works in your car may be bad for your bike.
2007-07-07 03:15:39 · answer #7 · answered by greg e 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 stroke or 4 stroke???????
2007-07-07 03:12:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋