Not many diesel motorcycle engines out there (maybe some old military models), so I'd say the JASO MA spec is gasoline rated, because basically all motorcycles are gas powered.So for an oil to carry this approval, it is also gas rated?
Not many diesel motorcycle engines out there (maybe some old military models), so I'd say the JASO MA spec is gasoline rated, because basically all motorcycles are gas powered.So for an oil to carry this approval, it is also gas rated?
I know nothing of motorcycles. Thought maybe it was a transmission or shared sump spec.Not many diesel motorcycle engines out there (maybe some old military models), so I'd say the JASO MA spec is gasoline rated, because basically all motorcycles are gas powered.
Yes... any estblished major brand 30 or 40 grade would work to meet and exceed your mileage expectations.... Would any diesel 10w30 work? Yes. Will a 0w40 work? Yes.
Did you notice I was referring to a zero turn’s gearbox?Yes... any estblished major brand 30 or 40 grade would work to meet and exceed your mileage expectations...
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The JASO MA/MA1/MA2 spec is for sharted sumps with transmission and wet clutch. But there are lots of non-JASO motor oils out there that would meet the specs called out for your zero turn mower, with a gearbox. If you're concerned, contact the manufacture and ask if the oil is API SJ rated, but also JASO MA rated, will it void the warranty. I doubt they would say yes it would.I know nothing of motorcycles. Thought maybe it was a transmission or shared sump spec.
I wonder how saying this spec was gas rated because of a listed motorcycle would hold up in a warranty dispute.
I have a zero turn with a gearbox that wants an API SJ gasoline 10w30. Would any diesel 10w30 work? Yes. Will a 0w40 work? Yes. I just want to be warranty complaint for the time being.
What is a sharted sump?The JASO MA/MA1/MA2 spec is for sharted sumps with transmission and wet clutch. But there are lots of non-JASO motor oils out there that would meet the specs called out for your zero turn mower, with a gearbox. If you're concerned, contact the manufacture and ask if the oil is API SJ rated, but also JASO MA rated, will it void the warranty. I doubt they would say yes it would.
Transmission, wet clutch and engine all share the same oil.What is a sharted sump?
It's where you hide your pants after a sharting happens.What is a sharted sump?
Just curious, has anyone has tried the T6 10w30 in their bike yet?
...Here is someone who compared 30 grade Honda oil with 30 grade Rotella T6...
2009 is the year of the Lead Wang... date of the sample is unknown...... 23 years ago.
Correction - over 13 years ago. Sample dates are on the UOA: 01/23/2010 and 04/10/2010.2009 is the year of the Lead Wang... date of the sample is unknown...
Interesting. So this T6 sample precedes the current JASO MA/MA2 by two complete generations of (2011 & 2020).Correction - over 13 years ago. Sample dates are on the UOA: 01/23/2010 and 04/10/2010.
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And left before someone punched some holes in it to get your wallet…Black Stone is in Fort Wayne, Indiana by the way. I’m actually from Fort Wayne. Been there, got the shirt.
LoL, gotta love that auto-correct.in a shared sump (sharted...lol)
Lol. Glenbrook mall is more dangerous.And left before someone punched some holes in it to get your wallet…
Yeah, I know. I was referring to FW as a whole, just like the folks talk about Gary as dangerous… when it’s really only maybe a 15-square-block radius (I just realized “a square-block radius” sounds like an oxymoron) that you need to avoid or be very careful in.Lol. Glenbrook mall is more dangerous.
LolLoL, gotta love that auto-correct.
Correction - over 13 years ago. Sample dates are on the UOA: 01/23/2010 and 04/10/2010.