Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: Re: Engine Oil

Author: James Berry

Date: Sep 2, 2000, 4:30 PM

Post ID: 1702230178


Keith-
I use Spectro 20w-50 in my eldo. My local shop owner showed me underneath
his valve cover on hit 100,000miles+ guzzi and it was clean and
shiny...usually under there is from dark brown to black. He credits the
Spectro oil...also 1000-2000 mile oil changes help too.
Don't waste money on synthetics...their advantage only really shows up in
racing (very hi temp)environments. Also SOME (not all) synthetics that come
into contact with regular oil form a STICKY!!!! goo that is murder to clean.
my two bits...
Chris in NC
'74 Eldo civ.




----Original Message Follows----
From: Keith Ruff <klru-@webspan.net>
Reply-To: Loopfram-@topica.com
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: Engine Oil
Date: Fri, 01 Sep 2000 06:06:36 -0700

What type of Engine Oil do y'all use? I had heard at a seminar that
m/c's need m/c oil and that normal automotive oil when new is only as
good as used m/c oil. My Guzzi mechanic says he uses 20W50 Motor Oil
(Quaker state or Pennsoil - PA oils). I have heard Mobil 1 is a good
choice but can cause leaks. Any input?

Thanx!

Keith Ruff
71 LAPD Amabassador - NJ

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