I havent found too much on a search but I bought some 4t for my zx14 the other day. I was considering returning it for the 20w50 vtwin just for the heavier weight in the summer. I am in south georgia so it will regularly be over 100 degrees. What do you guys think? I will be changing it next month right before a 1500 mile trip.
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Does your manual say 20w50 is ok for that air temp? Suzuki GSXRs do.
It shows the temp chart and from 32-104 and above 20w50. 0-104 says 10w40.
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If you can't make up your mind, do what I do and mix them half and half. You will like it.
I may do that. Mix them 2 and 2.
If you can't make up your mind, do what I do and mix them half and half. You will like it.
I may do that. Mix them 2 and 2.
I got a coupnon from advanced auto parts, $20 off $50. I bought 3 quarts of 10w40 and 2 of the 20w50. I am going to try mixing them 2 and 2 but I got 5 qts for the price of 3.
I'd keep the 10w40 for winter and use the 20w50 for summer. If your minimum temp in summer is ok with 20w. In summer my coolant temps are always above thermostat temperature.
However, if your are going to use 5qts through summer then mix it.
However, if your are going to use 5qts through summer then mix it.
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I like the idea of the 20W-50 for ambient temperatures in the 100°F range.
I was running a mix of Mobil One T4 10w-40 and 15-50 in my Triumph R3 this last winter and spring. This bike is also liquid cooled.
We are supposed to put Triumph T4 Racing oil in it. That oil is hard to find, usually only available at the stealer for a ridiculous price.
So I changed out the mix and put in Mobil V Twin 20-50. My previous experience with the Mobil V Twin was with a Victory Hammer V Twin and it was good.
The Hammer was air/oil cooled with a factory cooler installed. It ran great with the Mobil V Twin 20w-50.
My Triumph R3 really likes the V-Twin. I run her hard for about 200 miles this last Sunday in 90 degree heat, mostly high speed. The R3 ran great.
I have no scientific proof, but I think I am going to stick with the V-Twin, instead of the T4 15-50 for hot weather riding.
Engine seems to run a little cooler and the shifting is spot on.
Yeah, give the V Twin a shot. What could it hurt? You can always change it out, if you are not happy with it.
The 10w-40 and 20w-50 are both easier to find. I buy mine at autozone.
We are supposed to put Triumph T4 Racing oil in it. That oil is hard to find, usually only available at the stealer for a ridiculous price.
So I changed out the mix and put in Mobil V Twin 20-50. My previous experience with the Mobil V Twin was with a Victory Hammer V Twin and it was good.
The Hammer was air/oil cooled with a factory cooler installed. It ran great with the Mobil V Twin 20w-50.
My Triumph R3 really likes the V-Twin. I run her hard for about 200 miles this last Sunday in 90 degree heat, mostly high speed. The R3 ran great.
I have no scientific proof, but I think I am going to stick with the V-Twin, instead of the T4 15-50 for hot weather riding.
Engine seems to run a little cooler and the shifting is spot on.
Yeah, give the V Twin a shot. What could it hurt? You can always change it out, if you are not happy with it.
The 10w-40 and 20w-50 are both easier to find. I buy mine at autozone.
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With a name like V-twin you know it's good!
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