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08broach
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5w40

Post by 08broach »

will zxr400s run ok on 5w40 ?
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Re: 5w40

Post by RedexRobB »

manual states 10W40, so best not take the chance :)
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CarneyUK

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Post by CarneyUK »

I use 5W40 in my 6R fullly synthetic (states 10W40 in the manual). Bloke at the shop races ZX10R's and said won't be a problem. Had no problems since.

Some light reading

http://wiki.seloc.org/a/Oil_Labelling_Explained

http://www.whitedoglubes.com/oilinfo.htm (very good info)

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