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  1. 08-11-2005, 06:13 PM #1
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    Quick question on tranny oil

    Can I use 10w-30 oil in my Z for the bottom end?

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    You can use 10W30 as long as it is not energy conserving.

    How do you know if it is?

    Oils meeting this requirement display the Energy Conserving label in the lower portion of the doughnut-shaped API Service Symbol.

    All oils have that label but if the bottom 1/2 does not have "energy conserving" in it, it's cool to use.

    EC oil has friction modifiers in that could make your clutch slip.

    A bit of info : http://www.chevron.ca/ProductsServic...orOilLabel.htm
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    Quote Originally Posted by Huffa
    You can use 10W30 as long as it is not energy conserving.

    How do you know if it is?

    Oils meeting this requirement display the Energy Conserving label in the lower portion of the doughnut-shaped API Service Symbol.

    All oils have that label but if the bottom 1/2 does not have "energy conserving" in it, it's cool to use.

    EC oil has friction modifiers in that could make your clutch slip.

    A bit of info : http://www.chevron.ca/ProductsServic...orOilLabel.htm
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    Does your Z have a wet clutch ?

    The R does not i beleive... I read of people using 80 on the tranny in R's ????

    What gives ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by bigredhead
    Does your Z have a wet clutch ?

    The R does not i beleive... I read of people using 80 on the tranny in R's ????

    What gives ?
    They both have wet clutches.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bigredhead
    Does your Z have a wet clutch ?

    The R does not i beleive... I read of people using 80 on the tranny in R's ????

    What gives ?
    I have Maxima 80 weight tranny oil in my R right now. Works just fine.
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    So im still clear with 10w-30?

    Or if i find 80 weight tranny oil im ok?
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    I used 10w-30 in my R for many years. It's fine. I only put the expensive stuff in the R because I was going to Cinders and I had heard how hard that place is on your bike (and it's true, that place is really hard on your bike).
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    the belray 80w is equal to 10w30. so 10w30 will work fine.

    every 3 and 4 wheeler has a wet clutch except for a belt drive quad.
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    10w30 is fine. Just make sure its not energy conserving. Most of the diesel oils (Rotella, Dello, ect.) are not energy conserving and are excellent choice.
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    I use 15-40 for summer and 10-30 for the winter. Is 15-40 ok to use? I havent had any problems Yet. Doesnt look to be breaking down either. I usually change it every month also.
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  14. 08-12-2005, 01:42 PM #14
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    Perfectly fine to use 15w40 also.
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    Well damn, I bought the wrong stuff! I bought Energy Conserving! Ah man I hate it, I looked everywhere for the none energy stuff but couldnt find it, and I couldnt remember the post so I bought some. Ah well back to canadian tire.
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