Use the information provided in this FAQ to make up your own mind over the most appropriate oil. Please do not post messages in the forums asking 'what oil should I use?'. Please make sure you read this FAQ carefully. Where there is still debate, the arguments have been summerised into something more concise. Experimental data is also now available, so you can see why some questions have been answered in certain ways. This has been changed to provide you with factual information where possible. Should I use Synthetic or Mineral oil? What is the best viscosity I should be using? How often should I change my oil? Previously this FAQ contained many opinions on various topics, leaving plenty of confusion. Although oil may aid in the reduction of friction within an engine, outside of the engine it generates many heated debates. The blood of the modern combustion engine, plays an important role in the reduction of friction. Sump Plug FAQ (Mostly Classic, but also applicable to GS/Dakar/CS).Should I worry about fresh oil turning dark quickly?.Do additives (Zinc, Phos and Moly) make motorcycle oils more expensive?.What is it again that is aluminum and wears inside the engine?.Should my oil look like a mocca coffee?.What is this white gunk under my oil cap?.What if I do not drive more than 6000miles/10000kms in a year?.Do some oils result in the clutch slipping?.Can I get more power from a different oil?.Upper-Cylinder Lubricants and Oil Additives.Synthetic / Semi-synthetic / Mineral oil debate.

Last Updated: 2 June 2007, by Winter #1935 Special thanks to a trusted 'consultant' who wishes to remain anonymous

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