I just picked up a 2009 Yamaha Zuma 125cc with 290 miles, being that it was originally purchased in June 2010, I wanted to get the oil out. Looking at the owners manual, it appears that I need an Enigma machine to understand the recommendation. Or it could be that I'm exhausted. Here's what is in the manual:
10w-40, 10w-30? It looks like the recommendation is 20w-40 or 10w-30, but the temp chart doesn't match up.
For the transmission oil, an API SE 10w-30 is specified. What would the SE oil specification provide that a newer SM/SN would not? Would an SE oil more closely match the specifications of a gear oil.
Also, for my curiosity, the manual states that an 'Energy Conserving Oil II' or Higher should not be used. Which specification of an 'Energy Conserving Oil II' prohibits it from being recommended?
Thanks for the help.
10w-40, 10w-30? It looks like the recommendation is 20w-40 or 10w-30, but the temp chart doesn't match up.
For the transmission oil, an API SE 10w-30 is specified. What would the SE oil specification provide that a newer SM/SN would not? Would an SE oil more closely match the specifications of a gear oil.
Also, for my curiosity, the manual states that an 'Energy Conserving Oil II' or Higher should not be used. Which specification of an 'Energy Conserving Oil II' prohibits it from being recommended?
Thanks for the help.
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