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oil selection for 2003 400ex
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Posted by: Alberta_Qaudin

Can someone in either nothern us, or canada tell my what type of oils they're using in they're 400ex, i've been using honda, but wonderin what else is good out there

Posted by: Jumbo747

the best is mobile 1 red cap synthetic 20w-50.......

Posted by: Alberta_Qaudin

wicked thanx....what os the average temp in the summer where your riding?? if that even matters

but thanks for the info.

Posted by: Jumbo747

temp. here in the summer goes from 75-95

Posted by: hondarider2006

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Originally posted by Jumbo747
the best is mobile 1 red cap synthetic 20w-50.......

its 15w-50 bro

But yes Mobile 1 red cap is the best

Posted by: Goat397

maxima is better

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quote:
Originally posted by Goat397
maxima is better

Why's that

I've run maxima before and all it did was cost more and didn't offer any better protection.

Posted by: 4wheelboy

quote:
Originally posted by Rico
Why's that

I've run maxima before and all it did was cost more and didn't offer any better protection.

u guys think it would be alrite to use mobil1 red cap 15w-50 in my 300ex

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Originally posted by 4wheelboy
u guys think it would be alrite to use mobil1 red cap 15w-50 in my 300ex

You betcha

Posted by: ReconRider25

honda racing oils and chemicals

Posted by: Jumbo747

quote:
Originally posted by ReconRider25
honda racing oils and chemicals

if you want to overpay for a under quality product then yes...you could waste some $$$ on that...the only honda OEM product I use routinely is oil filters but im about to buy a scotts oil filter later maybe

Posted by: ReconRider25

^^^at my dealer the oil is the same price as regular crap that wasent designed for my engine somewhere else. and besides, i change my oil once a month and its just turning color then.

Posted by: quadin52

i deff. need to find a cheaper oil but not too sure what to use i live in iowa

Posted by: Jumbo747

quote:
Originally posted by quadin52
i deff. need to find a cheaper oil but not too sure what to use i live in iowa

spend more on oil now or even more on engine parts later? u choose

Posted by: hondarider2006

quote:
Originally posted by Jumbo747
spend more on oil now or even more on engine parts later? u choose

Good point. I would rather spend $15-18 an oil change than $500 when the motor goes...

Posted by: Jumbo747

quote:
Originally posted by hondarider2006
Good point. I would rather spend $15-18 an oil change than $500 when the motor goes...

2 quarts of mobile 1 15w-50=$10, OEM filter in bulk $3 vs. 2 quarts of honda gn4 20w-50=$7, OEM filter in single $5......15w-50 lasts alot longer...if you say you get a month of riding out of your honda oil then you must ride only about 15 hours a month or you dont change your oil when it should be changed

Posted by: hondarider2006

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Originally posted by Jumbo747
2 quarts of mobile 1 15w-50=$10, OEM filter in bulk $3 vs. 2 quarts of honda gn4 20w-50=$7, OEM filter in single $5......15w-50 lasts alot longer...if you say you get a month of riding out of your honda oil then you must ride only about 15 hours a month or you dont change your oil when it should be changed

Less than 15 hours....I rode to my gf's house and back which is about a 10 mile ride round trip....and my oil was already black. That told me to switch to Mobile 1

Posted by: Jumbo747

i thought you were arguing against me for honda generic4 stuff