Is Shell Helix 20W50 a. alternative to 15W40?

[Sprocket]

Shell Helix 15W40 is a excelent oil for motorcycles, but...have the 20W50 similar quality?
20W50 is a good viscosity for the Spanish summer.

Thanks.

 

[Quattro Pete]

If they're from the same product family, then most likely the add pack composition is the same, only different viscosity. Use the viscosity recommended in your owner's manual.

Most water cooled bikes don't require super thick oil. Air cooled ones might.

 

[Sprocket]

Manual says 10W50 Castrol Power 1, I change oil every 3 hrs, and now I'm not running hard.

 

[Clevy]

You change the oil every 3 hours? What bike and sump capacity

 

[Sprocket]

Originally Posted By: Clevy
You change the oil every 3 hours? What bike and sump capacity


Is a Husqvarna TC 250 2010 and 0'9 lts shared with train.

 

[sunruh]

20w50 is just fine to run in that motocross bike.

 

[Doog]

Originally Posted By: Sprocket
Shell Helix 15W40 is a excelent oil for motorcycles, but...have the 20W50 similar quality?
20W50 is a good viscosity for the Spanish summer.

Thanks.


Yes, no issues.

 

[Sprocket]

Is the "old formula", Helix Super 20W50,only ACEA A2-B2, but if is good, no problem, next week go for it!

Thanks!