Originally Posted By: Shannow
where does the HTHS end up ?
Come clean Professor... they have right know that your article made no mention of 3.1... its deceptive to link that article with your HTHS assumption...
Originally Posted By: Shannow
That's why I disagree with your oil advice, these oils are economy oils.
You recommended Mobil 1 30 for your motorcycle... not a problem...
I recommended Mobil 1 30 for your motorcycle... problem!!!
Quote Shannow
"Like I've said previously, I think you'd be better with Mobil 1 5W30, as
it's viscosity is identical freezing to 100C, and it's way less VII in
the mix."
"If I was in the US, I'd probably have a crack at Amsoil 10W30
synthetic motorcycle oil"
"Nothing against 30s at all, my stash is predominantly 5W30 and 10W30
(all A3/B4 rated)"
Originally Posted By: Shannow
You are in a starting position that is the wrong oil, the wrong TYPE of oil and additive package, and are telling everyone to use it.
Have you notice there are no shortage of people who claim their oil is right and your oil
is wrong... but no one is wearing out their engines and no one is pitting their gears
despite the use of either a 30 40 or 50 viscosity... or either use of synthetic versus
mineral... or either the use of any of the worlds brands... what we know for certain is
no oil is understood as death and that a 30 will eat less HP than either a 40 or 50...
The fuss over my numbers are better than your numbers is just so much bragging rights
because everyone is meeting or exceeding their mileage expectations in the real world...
Originally Posted By: Shannow
Also, I was responding to your viscosity doesn't protect gears, additves do...do you agree that it's viscosity, i.e. HTHS now ?
I agree with the Lab Coats in your article that additives are key in controlling wear no
matter if we choose either a 30 or 40 or 50 viscosity... no one is pitting their gears in
the real world running the current crop of oils... thank you science...
Quote your article...
"Additives play a more important role in controlling wear than
viscosity grades," he said.