Which oil to use? Shell has the answer

[Mike Werner]

Shell UK have produced a really nice website, where you can find out exactly which oils you need for any specific bike.

Shell LubeMatch article (http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/which-oil-to-use-shell-to-the-rescue.htm)

Shell site (http://www.shell.com/home/PlainPageServlet?FC=/uk-en/html/iwgen/app_lubematch.html)

[Gas'd Off]

Good find :thumb2

[Outtomunch]

I'm still confused :confused:

Enter R1200GS and you get this:

Recommendation Advance Ultra 4 15W-50

Go to the product info page and Advance Ultra is a 10W-40 weight oil

Shell Advance Ultra 4
A race-proven, high performance, 100% synthetic, 10W-40 4-stroke motorcycle engine oil for those who demand absolute maximum power and performance. A championship winner as used in the Shell Advance World Superbike Ducati team. Available in 1, 4, 20 and 209 litre.

Shell Advance VSX4 is a 15W-50

Shell Advance VSX4
A fully synthetic, 15W-50, 4-stroke super high performance engine oil recommended for modern, air and water-cooled bikes. Shell Advance VSX4 is formulated with Shell's unique XHVI synthetic fluid renowned for maintaining an optimum lubricant film under extreme pressures and ensuring superior engine cleanliness, thereby extending your bike engine's life. Shell Advance VSX4 exceeds the latest JASO (MA) friction test for wet clutches. Available in 1, 4, 20, and 200 litre

Can you tell I'm bored :rolleyes: :D

Andres

[Mike Werner]

I'm still confused :confused:

Enter R1200GS and you get this:

Recommendation Advance Ultra 4 15W-50

Go to the product info page and Advance Ultra is a 10W-40 weight oil

Shell Advance Ultra 4
A race-proven, high performance, 100% synthetic, 10W-40 4-stroke motorcycle engine oil for those who demand absolute maximum power and performance. A championship winner as used in the Shell Advance World Superbike Ducati team. Available in 1, 4, 20 and 209 litre.

Shell Advance VSX4 is a 15W-50

Shell Advance VSX4
A fully synthetic, 15W-50, 4-stroke super high performance engine oil recommended for modern, air and water-cooled bikes. Shell Advance VSX4 is formulated with Shell's unique XHVI synthetic fluid renowned for maintaining an optimum lubricant film under extreme pressures and ensuring superior engine cleanliness, thereby extending your bike engine's life. Shell Advance VSX4 exceeds the latest JASO (MA) friction test for wet clutches. Available in 1, 4, 20, and 200 litre

Can you tell I'm bored :rolleyes: :D

Andres

So... what's the confusion? One is 10 and the other 15W. They recommend the Ultra (15W)...

[Outtomunch]

So... what's the confusion? One is 10 and the other 15W. They recommend the Ultra (15W)...


Yeah, but Ultra is a 10W, not 15W..................

you got me even more confused now :D

Andres

[how much]

yeh
regardless of grade... you missed the whole point!


THE ULTRA IS MORE EXPENSIVE!!!!!!!!


cynical me:augie

how much

[cookie]

so is she guilty or not?

[Outtomunch]

so is she guilty or not?

Some splashes of used engine oil were found in the garage so she must be :aidan

Andres

[Boxerboy55]

Shell UK have produced a really nice website, where you can find out exactly which oils you need for any specific bike.

Shell LubeMatch article (http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/which-oil-to-use-shell-to-the-rescue.htm)

Shell site (http://www.shell.com/home/PlainPageServlet?FC=/uk-en/html/iwgen/app_lubematch.html)

http://www.castrol.com/castrol/sectiongenericarticle.do?categoryId=9002190&contentId=7002718