Triumphrat

Trumpie

Just had my first service done on my 08 Bonny.

Log book says next one not due intil 10,000 Km which I think is a bit excessive. Does anyone have any suggestions for the best oil brands and types to use if I want to do some intermediate changes myself. Also should I consider changing the filter and if so, do I need any special tool to get it off?

Thanks for your advice.

buckoz

hey ya oil type is like how long is a bit of string ??????
whatever oil your dealer put in it i think triumph australia recommend motul( thats what i put in my 3 last new ones ) oil and filters are cheap motor rebuilds are expensive change oil every 2500km oil and fiter every second time (hope that makes sense ring spanner is all ya need
cheers buck

Ramjet64

Hey Trumpie.

I've just bought myself a 2001 Sprint RS, and the recommended oil is a synthetic like Mobil 1 4T Oil.

As buckoz says, the fresher the oil in your engine, the better, but I did 2000km this past weekend and I would probably change my oil and filter every 5000.

At the moment I'm looking for a reasonably priced supplier of both filters and oil - the good synth oil is around $80/4l.

Ramjet.

buckoz

your correct syn oil is expensive i buy it in 20 litre drum that makes it about $8.50 a litre still dear

Trumpie

Cheers guys

TRISPEED

I use Purolator Pure One PL14610 or Bosch 3323

boofhead

I do oil and filter at 6000K`s

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Chuckles1981

Hey buckoz

Where can a avaerage joe buy a drum of engine oil from???
It would be a better value to buy in bulk, Also would engine oil deterrate/degrade over time like petrol???

buckoz

the importer, they will at least tell you if they stock it ( they might not sell direct to you ) and they will tee it up with your nearest dealer , oil will last if it is free of contaminates so make sure the drum is kept clean and sealed back up properly to stop mosture

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Mucus

For run-in period I'm using Motul 3100 mineral.
Oil change 1500km, oil & filter 3000km(just done).
5000km over to Motul full synth plus filter change.

I also use this 1/2" drive MCS filter removal tool.....

http://www.mcsonline.com.au/index.ph...art&Itemid=126