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Kroil oil

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by fakeplay, Jul 29, 2011.

  1. fakeplay

    fakeplay Member

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    Would Kroil oil work in the crankcase ? Just curious. Thanks OOPS,
    just check kroil sight crankcase cleaner is called KREEN by Kroil.
     
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    personally I would just put oil in the crankcase. If it's dirty I would just do very frequent oil changes and filter changes until it all cleared up. The only product that has the properties of OIL is OIL, and OIL is what the crankcase needs. I know there a vast differences of opinions on this subject but that's me.
     
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    Called Kroil and the tech said to use half a pint to replace half a pintn of oil.
    He told me the viscosity would change but it would not hurt the engine.
    He also told me it was safe to ride with the Kreen (internal engine cleaner )
    for at least 1000 miles then change the oil. Think I'm gonna try it. I might also use sea foam instead. See what happens. Thanks
     
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    I'm running seaform in the gas right now.
    I asked about seafoam in the oil in another forum. Not recommended:

     
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    I see a slipping clutch in someone's future
     
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    No seafoam in the crankcase ? Thanks. What about KREEN made from KROIL ? Thanks I also saked the KREEN guy about the wet clutch and he said it would not affect it.
     
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    If you put ANYTHING other than MOTOR OIL in your crankcase you're asking for trouble. (Motorcycle-specific oil, that is.)

    If you feel the need to "flush out" or clean your crankcase, do a few "short" oil changes until the oil stays clean as long as it should. It's always a good idea when you take over an old bike.
     
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    Seafoam works great in the fuel system. I had a weedeater recently that wouldn't run well off choke, after a tank or 2 of heavily seafoamed gas it cleared up and runs like new. I'd use it at least once a year when riding season starts. Not in the oil though. Change the oil 2 or 3 times in about 1000 miles.
     

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