Cornel
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Has anyone used the Mobil 1 V-Twin 20W-50 in the R18? It exceeds the API SJ requirement by BMW. I've been using this oil in my Harley-Davidson Street Glide for many years and I'm wondering if it's OK to use it in the R18.
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Sure it would work fine, but why not use Mobil 1's 15w-50? I use it... It's even better and through Walmart you can get a 5qt bottle for about $30. I use it and my 18 loves it! Engine is nice and quiet...Has anyone used the Mobil 1 V-Twin 20W-50 in the R18? It exceeds the API SJ requirement by BMW. I've been using this oil in my Harley-Davidson Street Glide for many years and I'm wondering if it's OK to use it in the R18.
I was thinking the Mobil 1 V-Twin 20W-50 was designed for air/oil cooled motorcycle engines that operate at higher temperatures.Sure it would work fine, but why not use Mobil 1's 15w-50? I use it... It's even better and through Walmart you can get a 5qt bottle for about $30. I use it and my 18 loves it! Engine is nice and quiet...
So is the 15w-50...many race cars run it...It has extra zinc in it to protect fast moving parts under high temperatures. Since the 18 has a dry clutch, the zinc poses no issue...and most importantly, is the correct viscosity. My bike hauls ass and loves it...I was thinking the Mobil 1 V-Twin 20W-50 was designed for air/oil cooled motorcycle engines that operate at higher temperatures.
Thank You!I've been using Mobil-1 15w-50 in my R1200GSA for 30k miles and my R18 got it starting at it's first oil change. It's worked great for me.
I used this in my K bikes loved itSure it would work fine, but why not use Mobil 1's 15w-50? I use it... It's even better and through Walmart you can get a 5qt bottle for about $30. I use it and my 18 loves it! Engine is nice and quiet...