Its time to do a oil change myself. I spoke to a few people and they use senthetic oil, NOW what i understand is that Kawi strongly recommends you NOT to use it. A friend of mine did and blew out the top end. Soi was just going to go to Kawi, buy the oil. So how many qts. do i need and what is the aftermarket oil filter i can get from the auto parts store for my 08 BF?
Mobile 10-30 full synthetic... ran it since my KRX700 was new and never had any oilr related issues. If you want to do the work yourself, full synthetic is the way to go...
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Why does Kawi not recommend using synthetic oil? Is it cause they don't sell it on their shelves? And FWIW, synthetic oil should not have caused the top end to go. I have used Amsoil synthetic in everything I have owned without any issues.
I tried Mobile1, but mine burned it...I have some micro scratches in the front cylinder fron a leaking K&N seal. So, I had to go back to conventional. Hundreds of people use all types of synthetics in theirs with no issues other then leaks. If you can run it, I so run it!
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I believe why they dont recomend synthetic is on the top end when you do hill climbs the oil does not stay up there. Thats how it was explained too me. 2 dealers and 1 guy said this and Kawi wont warranty the motor if synthetic is in there.
I believe why they dont recomend synthetic is on the top end when you do hill climbs the oil does not stay up there. Thats how it was explained too me. 2 dealers and 1 guy said this and Kawi wont warranty the motor if synthetic is in there.
That wouldn't have any difference whether it was dinosaur oil or man made.
PM me your e-mail address and I"ll send you some references to help get you started...
1.80 US qt (When filter is not removed)
2.01 US qt (When filter is removed)
2.33 US qt (When engine is completely dry)
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Support the vehicle so that it is level side to side and front to back after warming up the engine.
•Remove the engine drain plug [A] to drain the oil.
The oil in the filter can be drained by removing the filter
(see Oil Filter Change).
Replace the drain plug gasket with a new one.
•Tighten:
Torque - Engine Drain Plug : 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 14 ft·lb)
•Pour in the specified type and amount of oil.
1.80 US qt (When filter is not removed)
2.01 US qt (When filter is removed)
2.33 US qt (When engine is completely dry)
Oil Filter Change
•Drain the engine oil.
•Remove the oil filter [A] with the oil filter wrench [B].
Special Tool - Oil Filter Wrench : 57001–1249
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Replace the filter with a new one.
•When installing the oil filter, be careful of the following.
Apply oil to the gasket [A] before installation.
Tighten the filter with the oil filter wrench.
Special Tool - Oil Filter Wrench: 57001–1249
Torque - Oil Filter : 18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 ft·lb)
Pour in the specified type and amount of oil.
Here is a quick reference chart I have.
Purolator Motorcycle ML16817
NAPA Gold 1358,
Carquest 85358, WIX 51358
AC Delco PF2135
FRAM PH6017A
STP SMO-017
Amsoil SMF-103
Automobile Filters - (About 3.5 inches long - fit reference 1994 Mazda MX-3, V-6 Engine)
Mobil 1 M1-110
Bosch 3323
Purolator Pure One PL14610
NAPA Gold 1356
Carquest 85356
WIX 51356
Deutsch D-370
AC Delco PF-2057
Motorcraft Long Life FL-821
STP S-02867
FRAM, Castrol, Penske 7317
Automobile Filters - (About 2.5 inches long - fit reference Mazda RX-7 and Miata)
Bosch 3300
NAPA Gold 1365
Purolator L14622
AC Delco PF1237
STP S-02876
FRAM PH6607
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I have used Amsoil 0W30 in my 08 BF 750 since the first oil change and Kawi has been the one doing most of the oil changes. They never told me it would affect anything and would cause any problems with warranty!
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