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oil grade for su

Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 9:21 am
by suzukisteve
ive been using 10w40 semi for the su, but was wondering if thats the best oil to use?

what do you guys use in yours?

Re: oil grade for su

Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 9:25 am
by Jordi
I use what ever engine oil i have lying about.

Fairly sure this is the correct stuff.
http://sucarb.co.uk/damper-oil/dashpot-oil.html

Re: oil grade for su

Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 10:17 am
by ScottieJ
Straight sae20 is what the burlen stuff is :thumbup:

Re: oil grade for su

Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 10:22 am
by OllieSJ
Didn't know u have to put oil in them better check that

Re: oil grade for su

Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 10:30 am
by turbo-tom
OllieSJ wrote:Didn't know u have to put oil in them better check that

have you even got an Su carb?

Re: oil grade for su

Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 10:32 am
by OllieSJ
Yer on the 410 it came with it don't know why as them 410 carbs are pretty bullet proof

Re: oil grade for su

Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 10:33 am
by turbo-tom
oh didnt even realise.

Re: oil grade for su

Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 10:35 am
by OllieSJ
Suppose I have never taken a picture of the engine bay.

Re: oil grade for su

Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 10:56 am
by suzukisteve
ah cool cheers lads.

jordi I think ill follow suit and use what ive got already. seems to be working ok. :thumbup:

ollie at the top of the carb is a black cap, take it off and you'll see where the oil goes (where the "plunger", cant remember the exact name, comes out). should have oil down there, if not give it a top up :thumbup:

Re: oil grade for su

Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 11:02 am
by Jordi
Mines been working fine for 4 years mate, i think i use 5w40 in it.