how long do i need to change my engine oil?

[ahcongie]

can any1 tell mi ?

[KeraKing]

bro if u riding two stroke, changing engine oil is not so important

because it's only oil for the gears.

i say ard twice a year

[operator]

Originally posted by ahcongie@March 09, 2007 12:13 pm

can any1 tell mi ?

depends on bike.

 

small bikes using 1litre recommended to change after 2.5K. Bigger bikes may last up to 5-10K depending on type of EO used

[Guest enHANZed]

wa so rich change every 2.5k

[ahcongie]

wa Bro thx for the info!! the thing we nid to change often is 2T?

[three]

Originally posted by ahcongie@March 09, 2007 03:44 pm

wa Bro thx for the info!! the thing we nid to change often is 2T?

2T is consumed by ur engine. Better go and top up now. Without 2T.. there goes ur engine.

[Deltaboi]

Originally posted by ahcongie@March 09, 2007 03:44 pm

wa Bro thx for the info!! the thing we nid to change often is 2T?

2t top-up...

 

not change...hee!

[kanPuaSlowRider]

as per topic: How long do i need to change my engine oil

 

You can change as long as you want if you diy, but normally when you bring to a mechanic, the mechanic will take around 20mins to 1hr to change your engine oil depending on the crowd...

[ahcongie]

5~10kilo meter nid change??!! like tat travel awhile change?! sorry ah confuse~_~

 

and give mechanic do how much do they charge?

[Guest czh2002sg]

Originally posted by ahcongie@March 09, 2007 09:22 pm

5~10kilo meter nid change??!! like tat travel awhile change?! sorry ah confuse~_~

 

and give mechanic do how much do they charge?

wahahaha... you are so funny. Its 5000 to 10000km lah. 5 to 10km change, from Changi ride to Tuas how many bike shop you want to find along the expressway?

[operator]

Originally posted by enHANZed@March 09, 2007 01:48 pm

wa so rich change every 2.5k

yup. when i was riding pulsar, this is what was stated in the manual... 2.5K. its like 2 mths change EO.

[ahcongie]

lol.. don scare mi ma!! i thought 2.5km muz change 1 time might as well don ride~~

[operator]

Originally posted by ahcongie@March 09, 2007 10:47 pm

lol.. don scare mi ma!! i thought 2.5km muz change 1 time might as well don ride~~

Haha... its 2.5K = 2500 cliks... forgive me.. khakha

[ahcongie]

kaka!! if no change how ? auto drop gear ah?

[operator]

Originally posted by ahcongie@March 09, 2007 11:06 pm

kaka!! if no change how ? auto drop gear ah?

probably ur gear xhange not smooth. in the long run, might spoilt ur piston (for 4strokers).

[ahcongie]

then for 2stroke leiz

[Refugee]

your question is funny lah.. thats why alot of funny answers...

 

if you're talking about oil change interval... do go with the textbook answer...

 

Fully Synt around 3500km...

Semi around 2500km...

Mineral around 1000km...

 

btw there are alot of people who promote MONTHLY change of oil... regardless of mileage....

 

i'm a earth lover... though i wont live to see it crumble... lets not waste oil.... mileage hit or 3 months then change....

[operator]

Some general terms for you... so that u dun kana chop by mototiam.

 

4 stroke engine: PIston completes 4 stroke to produce 1 combustion cycle. Uses 4T to cool and lubricate gears and piston linings.

 

2 stoke engine: Pistion completes 2 stroke to produce 1 combustion cycle. Uses 4T to cool and lubricate gears. For piston linings cooling and lubrication, uses 2T.

 

Gears:

These are mechanical objects to transmit power. E.g. sprocket.

 

Piston: Some bikes have 1 or 2 or 4 pistons depending on the power neede. There are other engines with different number of pistons. I've worked with 7 piston engine before but mostly are 1,2 and 4 on bikes.

 

V-engine: Some bikes got v-engine. The function remains the same but only piston angle different. Engine is smaller and lighter, yet can produce more hp than in-line engine of the same cc because it reduces the vibrations (eliminates primary and some other harmonic forces and moments). Bikes with these engine are varadero125.

 

In-line engine: piston are arrange in the same row. Bikes with these engine are s4.

 

hope it helps... Feel free to ask if you're not sure..... ciaoz

[Thailia]

Depend on your own bike and what sort of bike, 2stroke or 4 stroke. I change my semi syn EO every 1500km for my phantom TA200 even though most said can last till 2.5k to 3k. But i dont like the idea of using till just right. (Own preference)

 

[Me_No_Money]

Originally posted by KeraKing@March 09, 2007 01:09 pm

bro if u riding two stroke, changing engine oil is not so important

because it's only oil for the gears.

i say ard twice a year

wah. u change EO twice a year arh??

wat bike u riding???

[Me_No_Money]

treadstarter: change EO @ 2.5k-3k. its jus a guideline.

when ur mech is draining out ur EO, u can ask him wats e condition of ur EO. if its burnt means use too long liao.

correct me if i m wrong.

[ahcongie]

LOL! then how much for changing EO?

[Hong88]

cheap.. jb do range frmo 12-20+ RM also have... sg around same also lo..but in sgd

[varadero8212]

hi all, i have a couple of bikes and have been riding a while now.

 

on my Honda Nighthawk 250, i use mineral oils and have made it a habit to change the oil every 3000 km or so. That way my engine stays sweet. Its also impt to note that oil will disintegrate as time goes even without you riding so its best to follow your bikes manual for the oil change interval.

 

As for my Varadero 1000, i use only doeble ester fully synthetic oil and change my oil only at 10,000 km interval. There is to be no compromise.

 

However, if i have clocked say 8500 km or so mileage before i go on a ride to lets say KL, where i go often, then i will get the oil changed prior to the trip as all worries will be addressed in the change.

 

Most imptly and what most bikers forget is that sometimes, without our knowledge, our riding style can cause a lil of our engine oil being burnt off. So for those who change not so often or who are ignorant till the last km, its best if you check your oil every once in two weeks. If there is a reduction, its may spell loose piston rings and that may have to be addressed. Otherwise, you are good. The answer to when to change oil??????????? Best answer, check manual, it will even tell whats best for your bike.

 

Cheers all

 

Zac

[natgw]

2stroker pls buy GEAR OIL and change. not 4t. pls dun mislead. cheers.