Any one brand would do just makesure they are original. The 50 is not going to flow as well at lower temps as a 30 would. An exception to above relaxation would be not to go to extremes.
Castrol GTX 20W50 Conventional Motor Oil, 1 Quart
For 10w40 motor oils, they tend to be a bit thicker than the 5w40 but still, rather thin and tend to work well in lubricating moving parts of engines during startup.
I know there was some info on the oil specified by indian but i didn't remember the outcome.
(leaks vs burn off) even what appears to be a small drip can use more oil than you think (ever leave a container under a dripping faucet?) Do not go below this figure of ‘y’ ie. I've run the 0w40 and the 15w50. This refers to its fluidity or thickness.
The 40 is an indication of the oil being a little bit thicker than the average motor oil, which is normally at 30 and thus, it lubricates the engine more than what the average oil does.
Since a thicker oil would be difficult to push the engine around. This makes 10w40 oil suitable for cold climates and. The 50 refers to the thickness of the oil when the motor has been running for a while. But, have you determined the reason for excessive oil consumption?
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A 40 or 50 is going to stand up to more heat than a 20 or 30. 20w50 motor oil is relatively viscous and thick. It was a euro brand xtc . Oil gets like water when the bike is constantly at 230+ degrees.
One is 10 and the other is 20.
As long as the api rating meets or exceeds the indian requirements other brands could be used. My oil analysis on 20w50 was pretty much perfect. Discussion starter · #1 · dec 15, 2010. Most modern oils are 10w40 or.
Which one has more cojones, less volatility and burnoff?
Honestly, i'd go with a 20w50 instead. The 20w indicates how quickly the engine will start when cold or in cold weather. They arent too thick for new motors with tighter bearing clerances like. Need some professional advice before i make the change!
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It was a move from 5/20 to 10/20 or 10 to 5 ,some very minor move, and management was on us hard to use the right oil in the right car. This greater resistance to flow can also increase engine operating temperature. Viscosity is measured by heating oil and timing how long it takes to run through a specifically sized hole. If your manufacturer recommends engine oil of grade xw40, you should not use any oil below 40.
Been formulated to help extend the life of your engine.
A 20w50 is heavier but thicker than a 10w30. Now a move from 5/30 to 20/50 that is quite a move, and one that needs an explaination. You should not use any engine oil with a lower ‘y’ rating.
