Thu, 21 Oct 1999 20:34:05 +0800 - Message No. 6463
From: "Seung"

Subject: oil change summary


Hello Everyone,

Thanks to all those who replied.  I have the workshop manual AND the owner's
manual, so you don't have to quote those numbers.  I asked the question
because most workshops in Singapore have the same opinion:

change oil and filter every 5000 or 6000 km.(if mineral oil or
semi-synthetic)
change oil and filter every 8000km (if using 100% synthetic)
BUT the Honda manuals say 12,000km (and I assume these numbers are for any
multigrade mineral oil)

I just wanted a comparison with the standard practise in other countries,
because in Singapore, there is no motorcycle mechanic school.  Anyone with
some money can start a workshop, so the quality of repair work is
questionable.  Also, I've discovered the advice they give tends to be
'ridiculous', so I wanted to discuss with other @ owners.  (I actually got
laughed at when I showed them the manual - see what I mean?)

I've decided I'll go 10,000km on my next oil change, with 100% synthetic.
Thanks for the bandwidth and keep the rubber side down......

Yu Seung - fr Singapore, where it's either rain or shine.  no other seasons
exist.  :(




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