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oil change question

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by wyoben, Aug 24, 2009.

  1. wyoben

    wyoben New Member

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    I'm going to change oil on my xj 750 can I run a 20w/50 castrol or valvoline automotive type oil...or does it need to be a cycle oil ? ,any suggestions on best oils and weights and what the hell is a litre...how many quarts with filter thanxz guys ...this site is Awesome
     
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    I used Valvoline 20-50 Racing Forumula in most of my bikes until Valvoline put out a Motorcycle specific. Now I use that. Personally I think Motorcycle specific oil works best. JMOOC
     
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    The amount of oil to use is best answered by bigfitz here: http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=20453.html

    I used Castrol GTX for a while, now I'm using Shell Rotella T. Just be sure the bottle doesn't say it contains "friction modifiers", and you're good.

    "Now that's using your dipstick, Jimmy!"
     
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