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Old 07-26-2008, 05:31 PM
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I recently made a purchase on a nice 05 zx6. Its about time for a oil change. What are you guys running as far as oil goes? Kawi oil from the dealer or mobil 1 synthetic and what weight oil? 5w-30?? Im located in so cal. Thanks for any inputs.
 
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Old 07-28-2008, 03:53 PM
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I baby my engine with the Mobil1 10w-40. It only takes a couple quarts, you might as well.
 
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Old 07-29-2008, 08:16 PM
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10-40 Castrol semi synthetic, in so cal too.
 
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Old 07-29-2008, 09:23 PM
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I use Amsoil 10/40 in my 14 and Mobile 1 when I cant ge Amsoil. They are both great oils!
 
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Old 07-30-2008, 12:20 AM
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I use repsol racing blend its 10/50 i've used mobile 1 too.
 
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Old 07-30-2008, 04:05 PM
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Mobil 1 Racing 4T. Its a 10W-40 synthetic oil. autozone has it during the riding season only.
 
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Old 07-30-2008, 08:34 PM
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I am an Amsoil dude here. 10-40
 
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Old 08-02-2008, 04:38 PM
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i'm using the kawi oil. kawi bike, they gotta have good oil
 
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Old 08-05-2008, 02:24 AM
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Amsoil 10w40 is the way to go.
 
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Old 08-05-2008, 04:35 AM
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where the hell are all you so cal guys at ?????

and motul 5100 and a k&n filter
 


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