20W50; Same Castrol GTX for car and bike?

jkdas · 23rd June 2006, 23:21

Can the CAstrol GTX 20W50 be used for Avenger/P180?

kpzen · 23rd June 2006, 23:28

GTX not advisable for 4S bikes.....

Source: Indian Oil

jkdas · 23rd June 2006, 23:48

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Originally Posted by kpzen

GTX not advisable for 4S bikes.....

Source: Indian Oil

can you post the link?

revtech · 24th June 2006, 02:28

yea can you please post the links.cause finding a suitable oil for the Pulsar 180 is driving me insane.

Rev

jkdas · 24th June 2006, 08:03

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Originally Posted by revtech

yea can you please post the links.cause finding a suitable oil for the Pulsar 180 is driving me insane.

Rev

thts teh problem. there isnt any that the company guys say you to use. There was this fusch one but its not available anymore.

kpzen · 24th June 2006, 08:06

The Indian Oil source is my Dad.....

Sorry no links

KP

jkdas · 24th June 2006, 22:35

haha, seems MAk 4T is teh right one but tough to get. Teh service guys use Castrol Activ 4T.

oil experts pls answer my q!

Sankar · 24th June 2006, 22:57

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Originally Posted by kpzen

GTX not advisable for 4S bikes.....

Source: Indian Oil

What could be the reason? Coz i've used it and dint have any problem. The clutch didn't slip.

princezahed · 25th June 2006, 01:31

Hey i use GTX on my 180dtsi and i must say its the best oil i have felt for my bike....the difference in performance is noticeable from the company used oil..

yogesh sarkar · 26th June 2006, 01:26

First of never put car oil in your motorcycle, only oils that are graded with JASO MA certification are meant for motorcycles.
Regarding which oil to use for pulsar 180, MAK4t 20w50 was an excellent oil, however BP has stopped manufacturing it and now only the 20w40 grade is available in the market.
I have heard good things about Valvoline 4t premium 20w50 semi synthetic which is meant for motorcycles, haven’t yet used it. If you cant find a 20w50 bike oil then go for Elf 20w40, its quite good.

revtech · 26th June 2006, 02:52

yea i just filled elf moto 4 in my bike today.but i think it feels the same as the previous company filled oil.no noticble difference.

Rev

jkdas · 26th June 2006, 08:12

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Originally Posted by yogesh sarkar

First of never put car oil in your motorcycle, only oils that are graded with JASO MA certification are meant for motorcycles.
Regarding which oil to use for pulsar 180, MAK4t 20w50 was an excellent oil, however BP has stopped manufacturing it and now only the 20w40 grade is available in the market.
I have heard good things about Valvoline 4t premium 20w50 semi synthetic which is meant for motorcycles, haven’t yet used it. If you cant find a 20w50 bike oil then go for Elf 20w40, its quite good.

Thats the problem, the one's with JASO MA certification are hard to find! Someone need to notify Bajaj abt this.

jkdas · 29th June 2006, 00:18

Castrol Power 1; meets all regulation . cost 184/lit

I rode 110kms. Touched 120kmph couple of times and even stayed on 120kmph for few min. Feels like the bike could go more, but couldnt get decent road. Used Castrol GTX.

revtech · 29th June 2006, 00:46

but jkdas castrol power 1 isnt 20W50.yea castrol GTX is good but im afraid of using it because what if something goes wrong in the long run.

Rev

mail4ajo · 29th June 2006, 02:06

Jkdas, Best to stick to the manufacturer recommended engine oil. Using oils of alternative viscousity may void warranty terms.

Each engine is designed to work under certain temperatures and the oils can withstand the temperatures specified for it. Beyond that, the oil loses its properties of lubrication and viscousity.

Hence safe to stick to the recommended oil. Avoid synthetic oils unless recommended by the makers. Natural based oils are the best options.

23rd June 2006, 23:21	#1
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,496 Times View My Garage	20W50; Same Castrol GTX for car and bike? Can the CAstrol GTX 20W50 be used for Avenger/P180?
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23rd June 2006, 23:28	#2
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,609 Thanked: 1,882 Times View My Garage	GTX not advisable for 4S bikes..... Source: Indian Oil
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24th June 2006, 02:28	#4
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 39 Times View My Garage	yea can you please post the links.cause finding a suitable oil for the Pulsar 180 is driving me insane. Rev
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24th June 2006, 08:06	#6
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,609 Thanked: 1,882 Times View My Garage	The Indian Oil source is my Dad..... Sorry no links KP
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24th June 2006, 22:35	#7
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,496 Times View My Garage	haha, seems MAk 4T is teh right one but tough to get. Teh service guys use Castrol Activ 4T. oil experts pls answer my q!
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25th June 2006, 01:31	#9
princezahed BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bangalore -> Coorg Posts: 281 Thanked: 55 Times	Hey i use GTX on my 180dtsi and i must say its the best oil i have felt for my bike....the difference in performance is noticeable from the company used oil..
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26th June 2006, 01:26	#10
yogesh sarkar BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 238 Thanked: 38 Times	First of never put car oil in your motorcycle, only oils that are graded with JASO MA certification are meant for motorcycles. Regarding which oil to use for pulsar 180, MAK4t 20w50 was an excellent oil, however BP has stopped manufacturing it and now only the 20w40 grade is available in the market. I have heard good things about Valvoline 4t premium 20w50 semi synthetic which is meant for motorcycles, haven’t yet used it. If you cant find a 20w50 bike oil then go for Elf 20w40, its quite good.
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26th June 2006, 02:52	#11
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 39 Times View My Garage	yea i just filled elf moto 4 in my bike today.but i think it feels the same as the previous company filled oil.no noticble difference. Rev
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29th June 2006, 00:18	#13
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,496 Times View My Garage	Castrol Power 1; meets all regulation . cost 184/lit I rode 110kms. Touched 120kmph couple of times and even stayed on 120kmph for few min. Feels like the bike could go more, but couldnt get decent road. Used Castrol GTX.
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29th June 2006, 00:46	#14
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 39 Times View My Garage	but jkdas castrol power 1 isnt 20W50.yea castrol GTX is good but im afraid of using it because what if something goes wrong in the long run. Rev
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29th June 2006, 02:06	#15
mail4ajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,959 Thanked: 337 Times View My Garage	Jkdas, Best to stick to the manufacturer recommended engine oil. Using oils of alternative viscousity may void warranty terms. Each engine is designed to work under certain temperatures and the oils can withstand the temperatures specified for it. Beyond that, the oil loses its properties of lubrication and viscousity. Hence safe to stick to the recommended oil. Avoid synthetic oils unless recommended by the makers. Natural based oils are the best options.
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