Living with a Suzuki Access, update at 18,700 kms

The engine feels a bit free but that's due to the engine flush as I had experienced earlier.

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With the Access at ~18700kms, 1200kms and 8 months from the last oil change, I paid a visit to a newly found FNG. The engine was flushed with Castrol Engine Shampoo(70ml) and the oil changed to Suzuki-Ecstar R7000 10W30 semi-synthetic 700ml.

Also went for a gear oil change to Castrol 80W90 gear oil for scooters.

This was the first time the gear oil was changed in its 6+ years and ~18700kms and it didn't look very burnt just a bit darker than the new oil. But since Suzuki now recommends to change every 8000kms so went for the change.

Observations: 

- The engine feels a bit free but that's due to the engine flush as I had experienced earlier.

- No noticeable change in transmission response after the change of oil. 

- The engine oil is a downgrade for from the fully synthetic Castrol Power 1 Ultimate and its easily noticeable. Now the engine feels strained and rough going past 50kmph while with the fully-synthetic oil, even at 60kmph it was very smooth and never felt strained regardless of the speed/rpm.

- I had used the Ecstar R5000 mineral oil initially and that degraded very fast, the R7000 is semi-synthetic but it doesn't seem very different from the R5000. Also the difference in MRP is Rs.5 so that's also saying something.

- On the flipside I am expecting better FE as its not very encouraging to go beyond 40-45kmph.

Conclusion: 

The fully synthetic oils have spoilt me for good and IMO are well worth the price.

I would go as much to say that its the single biggest upgrade one can do to their riding experience.

I will try the Motul Scooter Power LE for the next change which should happen in 2-3 months from now.

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