Best oil for my Suzuki Bandit 250?

**holdfasthope** · 7th July 2011, 13:53

Hi all,
I've had my Bandit 250 for about 3 months now, and I'm loving it! I think I've only had to put gas in it 4/5 times... Having a bike rules.
Now it's getting about time to throw some oil in it, just wondering what everyone recommends? It says to use 10W 40, but should I get mineral, semi or synthetic? And which brands are the best?
Thanks in advance

**blackdog** · 7th July 2011, 13:54

Used oil from a deep frier will be fine. It's only a 250.

**maggot** · 7th July 2011, 13:55

Originally Posted by holdfasthope

Hi all,
I've had my Bandit 250 for about 3 months now, and I'm loving it! I think I've only had to put gas in it 4/5 times... Having a bike rules.
Now it's getting about time to throw some oil in it, just wondering what everyone recommends? It says to use 10W 40, but should I get mineral, semi or synthetic? And which brands are the best?
Thanks in advance

Four or five times! Geeze that's nice! What's your fuel economy like?

**ducatilover** · 7th July 2011, 14:00

Motul 4T 5100 is good value for money and I have run it in many bikes with no problems.

**holdfasthope** · 7th July 2011, 14:08

Originally Posted by maggot

Four or five times! Geeze that's nice! What's your fuel economy like?

200ks on $25 of '91 around town... Haven't taken it for a decent smash on the open road yet so I couldn't tell you what that's like.

It's great not having to take my car everywhere, in fact I've pretty much given it to my sister unless I have to carry stuff somewhere, eg band practice once a week...

**Quasievil** · 7th July 2011, 14:33

Mobil 1 Racing 4t 10w-40 is the best, the rest just try to be.

**Motig** · 7th July 2011, 14:44

Repco's got 20% off at moment (while stock lasts). Castrol GPS 4T.

**actungbaby** · 27th July 2011, 22:40

i was wondering that myself been out bikes good few years
10 40 sounds good motorcycles harder on the oil as the gearbox and engine the one unit usually good mineral oil be great , i used to use castrol oil and in bigger engine cb 750 used gtx athough i heard that chould cause little clutch slip as was designed for cars as well and they have dry clutchs
main thing change the oil reg and i did the oil filter ever second change of the oil
remember to buy new sump washer also better to fit new one not expensive
that way you keep the bolt nice tight and no problems
also warm your bike up or go round block get the engine warm then drain the old oil
it drain better and ur get more the old stuff out, even just idle bike for few minutes
dont get to hot the oil i mean u dont burn your hands, try not drop the bolt in which i sually do into the contaner i used to use 3 little ice cream container.
dont do what i did once forget to put the drain bolt back hehe oh what mess i was going gee oil not filling up then looked on ground

Originally Posted by holdfasthope

Hi all,
I've had my Bandit 250 for about 3 months now, and I'm loving it! I think I've only had to put gas in it 4/5 times... Having a bike rules.
Now it's getting about time to throw some oil in it, just wondering what everyone recommends? It says to use 10W 40, but should I get mineral, semi or synthetic? And which brands are the best?
Thanks in advance

**LBD** · 28th July 2011, 00:25

The best oil or....the best oil for your situation?

ie ask yourself how long you will keep a 250cc bike for? If the answer is only a year or two at the most and you will not be clocking up high miles then just going with a recognized name brand that complies with the bikes OEM recommendation is all you need. If you are looking at high miles and long life and or hard use then consider one of the premium full synthetic oils out there.

As Actung Baby says....regular oil changes that get rid of the contaminants in the used oil and regular filter changes are probably more important than the quality of the oil.

**Owl** · 28th July 2011, 07:19

Originally Posted by Quasievil

Mobil 1 Racing 4t 10w-40 is the best, the rest just try to be.

I thought only 15W-50 was available here? Has that changed?

**Quasievil** · 28th July 2011, 08:00

Originally Posted by Owl

I thought only 15W-50 was available here? Has that changed?

Yes 15W-50 is history, it is now a 10W-40 going forward dude.
Available at Repco now to

Mobil Extra Semi Synthetic 10W-40 available from mid August

**Quasievil** · 28th July 2011, 08:02

Originally Posted by LBD

regular oil changes that get rid of the contaminants in the used oil and regular filter changes are probably more important than the quality of the oil.

Not really dude, a good quality Oil will lubricate the engine quicker at cold start up than a poor oil, start up is when most engine wear occurs, especially in cold conditions as we have now.