I use "dino" 15w-40 in wife's Kymco scooter, change @ 1000 km (620 mile) intervals. Scooter is used primarily for utility/short trips. Wouldn't hesitate to increase OCI to 2000 km with a good HDEO synthetic 5w-40.
Phil
Live Oak, FL
Haven't used Formula+ yet... just picked up a couple quarts @ $5.95 qt. Info from back of container:
Formula+
Transmission and Primary Chaincase Lubricant
Developed with a Proprietary mineral basestock formula, Test-Certified by Harley-Davidson Motor Company.
Formulated to provide lubricity for...
Hey pharmer,
I have a Craftsman DGT6000 with Kohler Pro V-Twin 27 HP. Changed oil and filter @ 7.5 hours using Chevron 10W30 and Motorcraft FL400S filter. Changed @ 15 hours using Mobil 1 10W30 synthetic and Motorcraft FL400S.
I am in North Florida... garden tractor is used year round...
Mobil 1 0W-40 in my 2003 Suzuki Burgman AN400K3. Single-cylinder 385cc SOHC 'maxi-scooter' auto-clutch (dry, doesn't run in engine oil) CVT. (transmission doesn't share engine oil)
Phil
Live Oak, FL