Author Topic: Anyone Using Castrol? (Read 6417 times)

Kevin M · « **on:** July 03, 2020, 11:22:28 PM »

In the 1400 owner’s manual it says only to use a high quality 10W60 motor oil, I couldn’t even find where it gave specs for the oil as some have suggested. Is anyone using Castrol, and if so, what variant? How’s it working? Is there something else I should be running? Something that is readily available locally would be nice, I don’t really want to mail order my oil if I can help it. Thanks for any opinions.

Kevin

Lannis · « **Reply #1 on:** July 03, 2020, 11:39:36 PM »

Quote from: Kevin M on July 03, 2020, 11:22:28 PM

In the 1400 owner’s manual it says only to use a high quality 10W60 motor oil, I couldn’t even find where it gave specs for the oil as some have suggested. Is anyone using Castrol, and if so, what variant? How’s it working? Is there something else I should be running? Something that is readily available locally would be nice, I don’t really want to mail order my oil if I can help it. Thanks for any opinions.

Kevin

My opinion is that my lack of any local supply at the Advance Auto, Auto Zone, and O'Reilly's Auto Parts chain stores of high-quality 10W60 oil made me change my mind that it was somehow important to have oil "locally", to being perfectly willing to mail-order it (Motul lately for me, although that's only one brand).

Mail order is cheaper, you can get it quick, the complete specs and standards that it meets are on-line, a man brings it right to your door without you having to travel in search of it, and you can have a supply on hand for the next oil change well in advance of need. There's everything to be said for it.

Lannis

Lannis

Zoom Zoom · « **Reply #2 on:** July 04, 2020, 05:24:34 AM »

When Guzzi suggested 20/50 in the 1100 engines, I always used Amzoil. When I needed 10/60, I used Ajip, (now known as Eni.) Now that I'm nearly out of that, I'll likely purchase whatever Cadre' is selling and have them send it to me.

Someone mentioned recently on a thread that Amzoil now has a 15/60. I may consider that but I'm not certain. With the tolerances of modern engines I have no idea how critical that may be. I know people using something heavier on Subaru's, which call for 0W/20, can get check enginge lights because the VVT can't function properly. I can't imaging 10 vs. 15 would make much difference on a Guzzi but like I said, IDK for certain.

John Henry

Sykestone8886 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 04, 2020, 05:32:41 AM »

I ordered online from cadre , complete full service kit. On my porch in a couple days.sure beats going out running around trying to find everything!!!

bodine99 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 04, 2020, 10:57:01 AM »

MAXIMA 10-60 EXTRA just as Lannis suggests order it online

jrt · « **Reply #5 on:** July 04, 2020, 11:33:14 AM »

Amazon sells 'LiquiMoly' full synthetic 10W60. I don't know how 'high quality' it is. They also sell Castrol 10w60...

slowmover · « **Reply #6 on:** July 04, 2020, 08:09:08 PM »

I used to buy it at BMW car dealerships.

poorBob · « **Reply #7 on:** July 04, 2020, 08:47:06 PM »

Using Motul in my Guzzi at the recommendation of the shop where I bought the bike and GuzziSteve. It's not cheap, but it seems to be the hot lick. Use it in my Aprilia, too.

I've been using Castrol since the 70's and currently run it in my Triumph (80k+) miles and my Motus. Running Castrol exclusively in my cars/trucks for almost 50 years. If Motul became unavailable, I would run the correct grade Castrol in my Guzzi and not lose a minute's sleep.

Mail ordering oil is convenient and cost effective. To quote Frank Zappa "I do it all the time."

Ncdan · « **Reply #8 on:** July 04, 2020, 09:01:37 PM »

It’s just too easy to go online and get any weight or brand of oil one wants delivered to your door and at or below the parts store price.

Bisbee · « **Reply #9 on:** July 04, 2020, 09:28:51 PM »

I’m using Motul 10-60 in the Stelvio. Always carry a quart for a long trip. Never needed it yet.BMW car dealerships carry 10-60 for the M engines. In a pinch just remember that the wrong oil is better than no oil.

Bajadera · « **Reply #10 on:** July 05, 2020, 05:47:14 AM »

Castrol 10w-60 in my Breva 750ie...
It looks pretty fine to me...
Didn't notice anything wrong with it.

Moparnut72 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 05, 2020, 12:10:54 PM »

The O'Reillys down the street stocks Castrol 10-60. Used it for my last oil change. It is expensive though.
kk

Perazzimx14 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 05, 2020, 12:18:43 PM »

LiquiMoly can lo be had a NAPA.

Kiwi Dave · « **Reply #13 on:** July 05, 2020, 03:59:38 PM »

Castrol is now the Guzzi (& Aprilia) official supplier of oils, replacing Agip. There is a recommendation for such in the front of the owners manuals.

What's changed? Probably some money changed hands so they good buy the prestige of being the official lubricant. You can be certain that the oils themselves haven't changed.

Any 10W-60 (or 5W-60) full synthetic will be just fine. I tend to be consistent with my oil brand choices, but a bargain is a bargain. Penrith has been my choice of late, I don't bother with the motorcycle version as there's no wet clutches in any of my Guzzii.

Muzz · « **Reply #14 on:** July 05, 2020, 04:31:49 PM »

Quote from: Kiwi Dave on July 05, 2020, 03:59:38 PM

Any 10W-60 (or 5W-60) full synthetic will be just fine. I tend to be consistent with my oil brand choices, but a bargain is a bargain. Penrith has been my choice of late, I don't bother with the motorcycle version as there's no wet clutches in any of my Guzzii.

The Supercheap just down the road from us has the full range of Penrite Dave. They have the 4T 10/60 on the shelf in spades, so that is what goes in to the Breva. I don't know whether there is any difference between the 4T and the HPR other than the super-slippery bit that negates clutches (heat range etc) so as it's available always it's what I use.

ampm7 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 05, 2020, 04:42:48 PM »

Amsoil sells a 15/60 designed for Indian/Victory and they also sell a 10/60 "dirt bike oil". I use the 15/60 and I have used Amsoil for more than 20 years and have never had any kind of engine failure. They were the first to have full accreditation as the first fully synthetic oil. Just check out their "white paper" analyses under "motorcycle oils". It amazes me when I see guys scrimping on oil which is possibly the most important factor on any vehicle. Reminds me of the young guys that just bought a top of the line R1 with all the trimmings racing down the road in just a sweatshirt, tennis shoes and a mediocre helmet...they can afford the bike but not protective clothing.

elvisboy77 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 05, 2020, 06:36:55 PM »

Yes, I am using Castrol. That is what the manufacturer recommends, so I see no point in looking elsewhere.

Green1000S · « **Reply #17 on:** July 05, 2020, 07:51:31 PM »

AGIP 10-60 from E-Bay, shipped to my house. I buy a case at time.

kballowe · « **Reply #18 on:** July 05, 2020, 09:27:35 PM »

- I am -

O'Reilly's carries this. If not, they'll order it.
Very popular with the Porsche owners.

Muzz · « **Reply #19 on:** July 06, 2020, 06:22:32 AM »

Never seen the Edge down here in 10W/60 from Kevin. Didn't know they made it in that weight.

So I have just done a search of Castrol NZ and it is in the Castrol Edge Supercar range. Can't see any reference to any to Zinc Phosphate in it. Does their Titanium do the same job? Who Knows? I know the 4T Penrite has a full zinc ph. loading so I think I will stick to it.

mechanicsavant · « **Reply #20 on:** July 06, 2020, 06:48:13 AM »

What Perrazzimix said , plus NAPA will take your old oil . Tough to do w/mail order !

Lannis · « **Reply #21 on:** July 06, 2020, 07:30:20 AM »

Quote from: mechanicsavant on July 06, 2020, 06:48:13 AM

What Perrazzimix said , plus NAPA will take your old oil . Tough to do w/mail order !

All my old oil, from whatever source, is happily taken into the big tank in ANY of the chain auto-parts places. When they recycle, whether it be old batteries, oil, pump cores, whatever, they don't care where it came from ....

Lannis

SmithSwede · « **Reply #22 on:** July 06, 2020, 11:44:52 PM »

When did MG change the recommendation? What specific Castrol product are they recommending?

Kiwi Dave · « **Reply #23 on:** July 07, 2020, 05:49:34 PM »

Quote from: SmithSwede on July 06, 2020, 11:44:52 PM

When did MG change the recommendation? What specific Castrol product are they recommending?

I first saw it in the handbook for my V85 TT.

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Two Checks · « **Reply #24 on:** July 08, 2020, 08:45:07 AM »

When did they change? When BP ponied up the highest bid.

Dilliw · « **Reply #25 on:** July 08, 2020, 09:17:37 AM »

Quote from: SmithSwede on July 06, 2020, 11:44:52 PM

When did MG change the recommendation? What specific Castrol product are they recommending?

https://www.piaggiogroup.com/en/archive/press/piaggio-group-and-castrol-reach-global-agreement-supply-lubricants

Ncdan · « **Reply #26 on:** July 08, 2020, 09:54:52 AM »

Just changed oil in my pickup with Castrol 5-20 full synthetic. Every 10k or once a year whether it needs it or not👍

gsf12man · « **Reply #27 on:** July 08, 2020, 10:04:42 AM »

Quote from: slowmover on July 04, 2020, 08:09:08 PM

I used to buy it at BMW car dealerships.

Me too, I ran Castrol Edge 10W60 for quite a while.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #28 on:** July 08, 2020, 11:00:35 AM »

Quote from: Kevin M on July 03, 2020, 11:22:28 PM

In the 1400 owner’s manual it says only to use a high quality 10W60 motor oil, I couldn’t even find where it gave specs for the oil as some have suggested. Is anyone using Castrol, and if so, what variant? How’s it working? Is there something else I should be running? Something that is readily available locally would be nice, I don’t really want to mail order my oil if I can help it. Thanks for any opinions.

Kevin

Same here on preferring to not use mail order when possible . Judging by some responses Castrol makes a suitable product for your application and it is readily available

Dusty

LongRanger · « **Reply #29 on:** July 08, 2020, 01:36:40 PM »

I’m still waiting to hear a story of an engine failure caused by using “the wrong oil.” Especially on a motorbike, which in most cases won’t see more than 100-200k miles of actual usage. Wet clutch slippage, sure, but a seized engine? Likely not.

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Author Topic: Anyone Using Castrol? (Read 6417 times)

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