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Old 23rd June 2011, 23:56   #1
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Engine Oil for an Enfield

I have seen some body say that "AN ENFIELD DOESN'T LEAK IT MARKS ITS TERRITORY " well it is true and that brings me up on to my query.

I have been using the Motul grade engine oil for my bike from a long time until recently a friend of mine suggested if Synthetic oil could be used for enfield,
Particularly the MOBIL1's 0W-40 grade.
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Old 24th June 2011, 14:26   #2
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A very learned man told me that "Ghode ko ghas khilate hain Biryani nahi" and this man is a known name in Bullet community. i had same query to him.
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Re: Engine Oil for an Enfield

I shifted to Mobil nearly three months ago. Now my 78 Bull's engine doesn't heat up while riding through neck-to-neck traffic. Strange noises have also stopped eminating from the engine. But it is expensive!!!
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A very learned man told me that "Ghode ko ghas khilate hain Biryani nahi" and this man is a known name in Bullet community. i had same query to him.
Well said My thoughts around is how can aged engine cope up with new technology? Currently for my RD, Semi synthetic oil is being used which is slightly better than regular mineral oil.
Slightly Better in the sense of cold engine running, Clutch doesn't jerk when you engage it on a cold morning.
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Re: Engine Oil for an Enfield

For the UCEs, care to be taken when switching to non-OEM oils, since the UCEs have a wet clutch.
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I shifted to Mobil nearly three months ago. Now my 78 Bull's engine doesn't heat up while riding through neck-to-neck traffic. Strange noises have also stopped eminating from the engine. But it is expensive!!!
Which grade of mobil did you use leepower?

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Well said My thoughts around is how can aged engine cope up with new technology? Currently for my RD, Semi synthetic oil is being used which is slightly better than regular mineral oil.
Slightly Better in the sense of cold engine running, Clutch doesn't jerk when you engage it on a cold morning.
I have checked the site and they seem to state that there is a slightly Lesser grade Oil which can be used in RE's though they didnt mention the older ones or the newer ones. Honestly does it make such a difference?

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A very learned man told me that "Ghode ko ghas khilate hain Biryani nahi" and this man is a known name in Bullet community. i had same query to him.
Desideep any other suggestions!
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I have checked the site and they seem to state that there is a slightly Lesser grade Oil which can be used in RE's though they didnt mention the older ones or the newer ones. Honestly does it make such a difference?
Would make a marginal difference especially when its a cold engine. Once when the engine is warmed all Oils perform more or less at the same competitive levels. At the same time if you use a higher grade oil your clutch would tend to drag. Havent experimented myself except for sticking to the one that has been suggested for a RD. (10w30 or 10w40)
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Which grade of mobil did you use leepower?



I have checked the site and they seem to state that there is a slightly Lesser grade Oil which can be used in RE's though they didnt mention the older ones or the newer ones. Honestly does it make such a difference?



Desideep any other suggestions!
i Have been using Veedol Turbostar and Castrol magnatec for many years now. and i think that Castrol is good. but it is just a little expensive comparred to Veedol. but i have noticed that the key is the oil change time. i have been doing it after 3000 KMS for last 12000 KMs. because i have ran the bike that much after i modded the engine with a better oil pump. and prior to that when the bike was a standard i used to change it ever 2000 kms.
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