hi there,
both of my bikes (Suz DR650, BMW 1150GS) have "old" design engines - which call for "old" standard oil ...
particularly for SG and SH oil.
I figure this is b/c those were the standards when those manuals were written ...
so a few Q's:
Can I *SAFELY* use more modern spec'd oil (SL,SM)??
BMW will void warranty when SJ oil is used - how about newer standards?
what do folks in similar circumstances do???
- my somewhat pragmatic solution was to go for Mobil Delvac 1300 for the Suz. DR ... from what I read the diesel oils have better and more durable additive packs
any thoughts on "elderly" engines and latest spec oil???
thx a lot
al
both of my bikes (Suz DR650, BMW 1150GS) have "old" design engines - which call for "old" standard oil ...
particularly for SG and SH oil.
I figure this is b/c those were the standards when those manuals were written ...
so a few Q's:
Can I *SAFELY* use more modern spec'd oil (SL,SM)??
BMW will void warranty when SJ oil is used - how about newer standards?
what do folks in similar circumstances do???
- my somewhat pragmatic solution was to go for Mobil Delvac 1300 for the Suz. DR ... from what I read the diesel oils have better and more durable additive packs
any thoughts on "elderly" engines and latest spec oil???
thx a lot
al