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#1146333 - 05/07/08 08:37 PM Mobil 1 5w40 Turbo Diesel Truck Oil for Scooter?
jackkpts Offline


Registered: 08/14/07
Posts: 88
Loc: Wisconsin
I just bought an Aprilia Scarabeo 250 scooter, and it needs 5w40. AA has the special on 5 quarts of M1 with a M1 filter for $27. Is this Turbo Diesel Truck oil a good, safe oil for my scooter? They had no other 5w40 oils. I can use the filter for one of my Hondas.

BTW - There appears to be no place to post messages on motorcycles other than UOAs, or I am missing something?
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#1146351 - 05/07/08 08:56 PM Re: Mobil 1 5w40 Turbo Diesel Truck Oil for Scooter? [Re: jackkpts]
ericthepig Offline


Registered: 12/26/06
Posts: 1410
Loc: Little Rock, AR
I'd love to have a scooter - but it freaks my wife out.

I don't know anything about scooter engines, but M1 TDT is top shelf when it fits the application.
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#1146376 - 05/07/08 09:25 PM Re: Mobil 1 5w40 Turbo Diesel Truck Oil for Scoote [Re: jackkpts]
Pablo Offline


Registered: 10/28/02
Posts: 38647
Loc: Duvall WA - Pacific NW USA
I'm a little surprised such an engine needs a 5W-40. I'm sure the M1 will do great. It really is a top notch oil.

Here's a section for you:

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm&c=4
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#1146416 - 05/07/08 09:55 PM Re: Mobil 1 5w40 Turbo Diesel Truck Oil for Scoote [Re: Pablo]
jackkpts Offline


Registered: 08/14/07
Posts: 88
Loc: Wisconsin
In the words of Homer Simpson - "DOH!". Thanks Pablo. I will spend some time here and see what I find....JK
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#1146539 - 05/08/08 01:44 AM Re: Mobil 1 5w40 Turbo Diesel Truck Oil for Scooter? [Re: jackkpts]
Doug Hillary Offline


Registered: 05/30/03
Posts: 3286
Loc: Airlie Beach Australia
Hi,
jackkpts - The Aprilia Scarabeo 250 is a great scooter with a great engine - and a great durability reputation!

Yes, you can use M1 TDT 5w-40 with great confidence in that engine

We are a MC family with Hondas and Suzukis - I missed buying a Scarabeo a week or two back
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#1146651 - 05/08/08 08:51 AM Re: Mobil 1 5w40 Turbo Diesel Truck Oil for Scooter? [Re: Doug Hillary]
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Registered: 12/30/05
Posts: 566
Loc: Ottawa, ON, Canada
Yes, bikes usually use HDEO oils because the same engine oil is also used for wet clutch - shearing.

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