boner Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 Chaps, lanning on doing my first oil change this weekend, just bought a filter and some Castrol Power 1 10W-40 4T... But just noticed it’s SEMI not FULLY synthetic. is this a problem? Should I go back and swap it over? cheers Boner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stroke4stroke Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 (edited) Shouldn't be a problem. You may need a gasket for the casing as well, they tend to stick and tear. By sheer chance I found this while looking for something else Oil Edited March 2, 2019 by 2stroke4stroke 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boner Posted March 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 That’s quite an interesting read. Not 100% convinced... went and bought some Fully Synthetic just in case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duggan Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 Hey boner I’ve had a 3 4rt’s always ran them on Castrol power race fully synthetic without any issues. Fairly sure the manual specs 10w 30 for the 2014 onwards bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyc21 Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 You did get some transmission oil as well I hope? Engine and transmission are separate just in case you don't already know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boner Posted March 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 Buying some Elf for the transmission tomorrow. ?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig10 Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 Yes if you're using Castrol Power 1 the 'Racing' branded one is the fully synth. Occasionally pops up in Tesco's garages at £3 a litre, always worth a quick glace if you're in paying for fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbxr400 Posted March 5, 2019 Report Share Posted March 5, 2019 On 3/3/2019 at 4:54 PM, craig10 said: Yes if you're using Castrol Power 1 the 'Racing' branded one is the fully synth. Occasionally pops up in Tesco's garages at £3 a litre, always worth a quick glace if you're in paying for fuel. What are you all paying for the Elf tranny oil? Here in the US, takes a couple of weeks to get it through our Honda dealers, and $50 USD per quart/liter. Literally black gold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyc21 Posted March 5, 2019 Report Share Posted March 5, 2019 (edited) 52 minutes ago, markbxr400 said: What are you all paying for the Elf tranny oil? Here in the US, takes a couple of weeks to get it through our Honda dealers, and $50 USD per quart/liter. Literally black gold! I would contact Dennis at https://www.overlandtrail.biz/. He is your man for getting the ELF oil for you, as well as other parts. Sorry I don't remember what it cost me for my last oil change but he usually stocks some so should be able to get it to you in short order. (FYI: No affiliation, just great services from him over the years!) Edited March 5, 2019 by jonnyc21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbxr400 Posted March 5, 2019 Report Share Posted March 5, 2019 17 minutes ago, jonnyc21 said: I would contact Dennis at https://www.overlandtrail.biz/. He is your man for getting the ELF oil for you, as well as other parts. Sorry I don't remember what it cost me for my last oil change but he usually stocks some so should be able to get it to you in short order. (FYI: No affiliation, just great services from him over the years!) Thanks! Will check him out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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