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Originally Posted By: Silk Although Shannow doesn't like it, Gulf Western Top Dog 15W40 really improved the knotchy gearchange on a '92 XT600 I had. I'd used several oils, motorcycle and HDEO and just thought it was how they shifted, big surprise when it suddenly felt normal. Just did a quick...

SR5 - Thanks again for all your recommendations and pricing. Will be calling around to Caltex and Mobil for prices this week but i think im leaning towards the Delo. if the price is right, i'll buy a enough for both vehicles. If its a little more than expected, i'll splurge for the bike and head...

Originally Posted By: SR5 Oh yeah, HDEOs work well in motorcycles too. Which one are you looking at for you bike? Looking at either Delo 400 multigrade or Mobil Delvac MX. Both seem to be highly regarded mix fleet HDEOs, i just posted over in the bike forum to see if anyone had any other...

Just Bought myself a new (to me) bike and its crying out for some clean oil. I have decided I'd like to try an HDEO for this oil change. Just wondering if anyone had any recommendations and good experience with any in particular? I'm in Australia so the oil would need to be available on the...

SR5 - I was thinking the same thing, looking over the selection in oz there is a preference towards thicker oils than in the states. Ive only recently discovered this forum and started looking into oils and i believe the last lot that went in the car was Castrol GTX Modern Engine 15w40 so youd...

The family car is due for its 5000km/12 month oil change. The service manual states that it requires 5w-30 oil or 10w-30 if this cant be sourced . I know the 2.4l 2AZ-FE engine in the car has a reputation for burning oil, its not excessive yet but maybe something for you all to consider. the car...