Car oil and motobike oil, same ?

**evoetr** · 31st July 2009, 10:15

My other post has bought me to another question of oil for my motocross.

Is there any reason why you have to use branded motorbike oil ?

Is car oil (As long as its the same grade) the same thing ? Because its alot cheaper to get a 4L or car oil then it is to get bike oil.

Cheers

**phoenixgtr** · 31st July 2009, 10:22

On most bikes the engine oil lubricates the gearbox as well as the engine. Car oil is not the same and not capable of lubricating the gearbox properly. You'll end up with problems like the clutch slipping etc.

**barty5** · 31st July 2009, 10:23

Originally Posted by evoetr

My other post has bought me to another question of oil for my motocross.

Is there any reason why you have to use branded motorbike oil ?

Is car oil (As long as its the same grade) the same thing ? Because its alot cheaper to get a 4L or car oil then it is to get bike oil.

Cheers

no no no use right stuff go back a week or so there is a whole thread on this.

**evoetr** · 31st July 2009, 10:29

Originally Posted by phoenixgtr

On most bikes the engine oil lubricates the gearbox as well as the engine. Car oil is not the same and not capable of lubricating the gearbox properly. You'll end up with problems like the clutch slipping etc.

Ok big NO lol will stay away from car oil. Cheers