TE310 Oil

[reveille]

I am doing my first oil change on my 2012 Te310 I have some motorex cross power fully synthetic 4T 10W/50. will that work in the TE310?

Thanks
-Huskman

Yes but 0w40 is looking like a better overall oil for the 310.

 

[Tinken]

I am doing my first oil change on my 2012 Te310 I have some motorex cross power fully synthetic 4T 10W/50. will that work in the TE310?

Thanks
-Huskman

That's the oem recommendation, but we feel you should use 0W40 or 5W40 instead. This greatly increases the flow in the 250/310 engines. This will cool and protect the bearings, increase clutch functionality and shifting. Mobil 1 and Shell Rotella T6 are commonly found at Walmart at about $22/gallon as well as many auto parts stores. Consider switching to a stainless steel oil filter for up to 7 times greater flow and protection.

 

[Huskman]

Thank you very much for the info!!

question?? are you referring to the Mobile 1 0W40 automotive motor oil? or the motorcycle oil?

According to mobile 1 website they do not make 0W40 for the motorcycle. I am sure I am just missing something here

Thanks
-Huskman

 

[Tinken]

Thank you very much for the info!!

question?? are you referring to the Mobile 1 0W40 automotive motor oil? or the motorcycle oil?

According to mobile 1 website they do not make 0W40 for the motorcycle. I am sure I am just missing something here

Thanks
-Huskman

These are the best I have found to date:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mobil-1-0W-40-Advanced-Full-Synthetic-Motor-Oil-5-Quart/23636902
http://www.rarejdm.com/torco-sr-5-racing-oil/

 

[Huskman]

So you are saying that it's ok to use a non motorcycle oil in the TE310? I was reading the differece between mobile 1 motorcycle and automotive oils. a really intresting read.

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Motorcycle_Oil_FAQs.aspx#FAQs4

Thanks
-Huskman

 

[Tinken]

Yes. The additive package differs mostly by the ZDDP added. Which if you look HERE, there is not a big difference. ZDDP is only protection on start-up and is only an attempt at reducing wear until the oil can flow. It would be better to run 0W40 as it is thinner at start up and will lower wear to a greater extent.

 

[jetrep]

Tinken, I plan to use one of those oils you have listed. What about for break in? I have a bike with zero hours on it...

 

[Mike-AK]

I use this: http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/motor-oil/4-stroke/formula-4-stroke-powersports-0w-40/. I also run one of these: http://kandpengineering.com. I change my oil about every 6 hours, which is about 2 rides for me. I ran the factory fill for 1 hour, then dumped it and replaced it with Amsoil. The second fill was changed at 2 hours, the next at 4 hours, and every 6 hours thereafter.

 

[Tinken]

I ran 0W40 Mobil1 for the break in on my TE511, 30, 100, 300mile oil change intervals. After 1500 miles, I tore it down to every last gear and clip to inspect and rebuilt it with the BMW transmission. It looked brand new inside, perfect tolerances, zero wear on the cylinder. I continue to run M1 0W40 with a Stainless steel oil filter and change every 300 miles.

We have been testing ADDP instead of ZDDP (zinc) for high pressure wear. I will update when we have results.

 

[Tinken]

http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/te310r-2013-oil-filter.36702/page-2#post-362427

 

[Tim Randall]

Great info in this thread
What is the way you recommend to clean a stainless steel filter Tinken?

Cheers

 

[Tinken]

I use carb cleaner outside and then inside with red straw. Then hot soapy water, rinse and air compressor dry from the inside out. You can hit it with WD40 after air to displace any residual water.

 

[Johnrg]

I have a few short small glass jars perfect for depositing the filter and pouring in some mineral spirits or other and slosh around prior to a soapy wash w/dawn. That way I can see what has settled from the filter.

 

[Mike-AK]

I blast mine with carb cleaner then put it in a cheapo ultrasonic cleaner with soapy water, rinse it with hot water, and let it air dry.

 

[ray_ray]

If you notice the package that SS came in, it fits Japan bikes also ... That's why the price is down around the $30 range..

I have a few short small glass jars perfect for depositing the filter and pouring in some mineral spirits or other and slosh around prior to a soapy wash w/dawn. That way I can see what has settled from the filter.

I never trap what is in my filter when cleaning, but to the naked eye, my SS filters are very very clean. Are you seeing much of anything trapped in your filter?

 

[Johnrg]

I just installed my first SS a few days ago, after using a few HiFlo. At 1,500 miles my engine has been very clean so far.

 

[Tinken]

If you notice the package that SS came in, it fits Japan bikes also ... That's why the price is down around the $30 range..


I never trap what is in my filter when cleaning, but to the naked eye, my SS filters are very very clean. Are you seeing much of anything trapped in your filter?

I do. I have a 23lb-pull magnet in the end of my SS filter that magnetizes the stainless steel and I can see the ultra fine black debris that is trapped on the outside of the filter. When I remove the magnet, the particles come right off.

 

[ray_ray]

I do. I have a 23lb-pull magnet in the end of my SS filter that magnetizes the stainless steel and I can see the ultra fine black debris that is trapped on the outside of the filter. When I remove the magnet, the particles come right off.

That would a nice fix for the oh-so-great-ones who removed the magnetic drain plug from the 010 TCs...

Send out a pic of that magnetic piece of art-work some day if you remember ..

 

[Tinken]

Making 449 and 250/310 magnetic oil covers are already in the works.

 

[Mike-AK]

Making 449 and 250/310 magnetic oil covers are already in the works.

It would be trick to offer the magnetic oil cover as part of the breather return mod kit. Can we pre-order the covers and have them delivered with our pre-ordered breather drain kits?