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98G · 05-10-2004, 10:54 AM

Any contraindications to using synthetic oil in '04 'busa?

98G

MaineZuki · 05-10-2004, 02:37 PM

I wouldnt think so. Synthetic oils usually perfrom a lot better than conventional and have a much better pour rating. I use synthetic in all of my engine applications.

Check out this site. It gives more than you need to know information regarding motor oil. It is a GS site, but still explains a lot.
http://www.thegsresources.com/garage/gs_oil.htm

**87gsxrnut** · 05-10-2004, 05:55 PM

No, but break the motor in first. I have heard after about 1,500 miles you can switch it over to synth.

- Nut

98G · 05-12-2004, 09:15 AM

Thanks for the replies. Confirmed what I was already thinking. BTW, I had a 1995 dodge with a V10 that I bought new and used synthetic in. I sold it at 176000 miles and had never had to do anything to the motor beyond oil changes. It still runs as new and uses no oil. It was/is used hard.

98G

05-10-2004, 10:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
98G Ditch Magnet Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 170	Synthetic Oil Any contraindications to using synthetic oil in '04 'busa? 98G

05-10-2004, 02:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
MaineZuki Where Am I ? Joined: May 2004 Location: Auburn, Maine Posts: 33	I wouldnt think so. Synthetic oils usually perfrom a lot better than conventional and have a much better pour rating. I use synthetic in all of my engine applications. Check out this site. It gives more than you need to know information regarding motor oil. It is a GS site, but still explains a lot. http://www.thegsresources.com/garage/gs_oil.htm __________________ When Life Speeds By, Downshift '83 GS550E

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05-10-2004, 05:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,224	No, but break the motor in first. I have heard after about 1,500 miles you can switch it over to synth. - Nut

05-12-2004, 09:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
98G Ditch Magnet Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 170	Thanks for the replies. Confirmed what I was already thinking. BTW, I had a 1995 dodge with a V10 that I bought new and used synthetic in. I sold it at 176000 miles and had never had to do anything to the motor beyond oil changes. It still runs as new and uses no oil. It was/is used hard. 98G

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