Sloane wrote:
>I don't fully understand this entire thread, but Kia's comments
> below mention Castrol 20W50 Motorcycle oil not being
> cheap.
Actually, I was not the one that said that. I don't use any Castrol oils.
I am strictly sticking with Shell Rotella and Chevron Delo with the API
designation CI-4 (the new CJ-4 has reduced levels of ZDDP). They have been
in my engines, and my customers engines, going on five years now.
I've had a few emails about additives to use in order to fortify whatever
brand of oil you prefer. I like Valvoline's SynPower Oil Treatment. I do
use it in small doses though... so don't be tempted to dump in the entire
bottle, as I certainly don't. You'll note that the SynPower is a very
thick, molasses like additive. I stick the bottle in a dish of hot water
for about 10 minutes. It definitely pours a little easier, and I suspect it
also disperses better into the engine oil when warmed before adding.
Kai
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