Castrol 4T Motorcycle Oil Question

[Zethioth]

So while browsing the small selection of motorcycle oil, I ended up picking out the Castrol 4T 4 Stroke Motorcycle Oil 10W-40.

It wasn't until I look again today that I noticed all the other oils clearly mentioned on the bottle that they are for wet clutches, that is no where to be found on the Castrol oil I used! 

I've only had the oil in for a few days, honestly, I don't think it makes a difference. I was just wondering if I should be worried or not.

Here's a Link to the Oil's Page

My own research brought up a post about someone who contacted Castrol and they said that the oil was indeed designed for use in wet clutch systems. They could say anything though to get you to buy their products... 

[gsatterw]

as long as there are no friction modifiers in it you should be fine. I use car oil in mine. Same stuff, just marketing.

Graham 

[codajastal]

You should be fine but as gsatterw says as long as there are no friction modifiers in it you are ok.

[weedahoe]

I use Royal Purple in mine but I think its like $15 a quart? But I use RP in my trucks engine (7 qrts) and my trans (17 qrts)

[codajastal]

The oil I use costs me $60aud for 5 litres but its just a matter of choice

[twinrat]

i used Castrol 4 T  4 stroke oil for 2 oil changes  no clutch problems .I now use diesil truck oil as i have a 20 litre drum of it .

[sledge]

So while browsing the small selection of motorcycle oil, I ended up picking out the Castrol 4T 4 Stroke Motorcycle Oil 10W-40.

It wasn't until I look again today that I noticed all the other oils clearly mentioned on the bottle that they are for wet clutches, that is no where to be found on the Castrol oil I used! 

If it says JASO MA on the label its suitable for wet clutches.......period! 

http://www.whitedogbikes.com/whitedogblog/choosing-the-right-motorbike-oil-what-does-jaso-and-jaso-ma2-mean/

[gsJack]

i used Castrol 4 T  4 stroke oil for 2 oil changes  no clutch problems .I now use diesil truck oil as i have a 20 litre drum of it .

[jestercinti]

All 10W-40 typically does not have friction modifiers.

Any name brand 10W-40 is OK.  AVOID Wal-Mart and cheap branded oils.  They tend to have ash and other crap in them that I would not put in a lawn mower.

Again, our engines went through one major overhaul in the 1980s and were left alone after that.  That's 25 or so years ago.  Technology and oil have come a long way since then.  If you are nervous, use genuine Suzuki 10W-40 oil.  Otherwise, what you are using more than exceeds the manufacturer specifications.

[mustangGT90210]

i used Castrol 4 T  4 stroke oil for 2 oil changes  no clutch problems .I now use diesil truck oil as i have a 20 litre drum of it .

I think you mean Diesel...

[Zethioth]

Thanks guys. Just wanted to double check. Oil has so many "specifications" and "approved by ----" that it's hard to keep up with what it all means.   

[gsJack]

i used Castrol 4 T  4 stroke oil for 2 oil changes  no clutch problems .I now use diesil truck oil as i have a 20 litre drum of it .

I think you mean Diesel...

Maybe that's the way they spell it in Newzealand?   

[codajastal]

i used Castrol 4 T  4 stroke oil for 2 oil changes  no clutch problems .I now use diesil truck oil as i have a 20 litre drum of it .

I think you mean Diesel...

Look out, its the grammar nazi

[noworries]

"well, suck my pencil"...as Rich wld say.

[Zethioth]

Nobody else noticed he typed "litre" instead of "liter"?

I know that's how they spell it in many other countries.

[adidasguy]

No one else noticed we have another oil thread? 

[BockinBboy]

It's been so tame, it was hard to notice!

- Bboy

[gsatterw]

Its cause its not a question like "what type of oil is best?"

Graham 

[jestercinti]

Oh I noticed. Felt like being nice. Otherwise I would have recommended Strawberry Quick in the handlebars.

[crzydood17]

MY OIL IS THE BEST OIL ALL YOU OTHER OILS JUST IMITATING SCREW ALL YOU BUDDHAS IN THE CLUB!!!!!!!