Running automotive oil

SuperquadroR · Sep 26, 2020

Was about to order some oil for regular maintenance and was thinking about running some auto specific oil instead of motorcycle specific oil. From what I understand is we used to run motorcycle specific oil because of the friction modifiers found in car oil makes a wet clutch slip. I have a dry clutch and the friction modifiers would be welcome since I only have two piston rings instead of The usual three. Anyone have any thoughts on this?

BP PanigaleV4S · Sep 27, 2020

The other consideration is that on a motorcycle the oil is shared between the engine and transmission. I would suggest sticking with a high quality motorcycle oil.

DCPanni · Sep 27, 2020

Car oil in a bike engine is not good since in a bike it’s also in the transmission. Bike oil is designed so thst the polymers don’t shear as they pass through the gears. Car oil is not designed for that. In short, the bikes gears will grind up the polymers and destroy the car oil. But go ahead it’s your bike.

Duc-rider · Sep 27, 2020

SuperquadroR said:
Was about to order some oil for regular maintenance and was thinking about running some auto specific oil instead of motorcycle specific oil. From what I understand is we used to run motorcycle specific oil because of the friction modifiers found in car oil makes a wet clutch slip. I have a dry clutch and the friction modifiers would be welcome since I only have two piston rings instead of The usual three. Anyone have any thoughts on this?

In theory you're probably right because you have a dry clutch. However this is a question best answered by Ducati engineers, not techs, or the rest of us.

My bet is your correct so find out and make us both right

MdDuc · Sep 27, 2020

Saves $10. Blows up $2,000 engine.
fking dumb.

Mick1976 · Sep 27, 2020

Yeah no kidding some of these guys have no business playing with these bikes.

Paul G · Sep 27, 2020

MdDuc said:
Saves $10. Blows up $2,000 engine.
fking dumb.

Can you pass me the number of the guy selling new engines for 2k

BP PanigaleV4S · Sep 28, 2020

No doubt. I'd burn up a credit card just to buy inventory of them at that price.

rpm429 · Sep 30, 2020

Typical car oils sold today do not have high levels of Zinc/Phosphorous, basically your anti-wear additives. This is because they poison the catalytic converters, and newer engines are rollerized in the valve train reducing the sliding friction and the need for them. Motorcycles mostly have some form of direct action bucket on lobe or finger in Ducati's case, these benefit from the higher Zinc/Phosphorous in motorcycle oils. I attached Mobile 1 info for comparison because they are one of the few that will freely give the Zinc and Phosphorus levels in their products.

1299rFE · Sep 30, 2020

STOP AND ABORT MISSION

Duc-rider · Oct 1, 2020

Peanut oil's percentage of saturated fat is 18% higher than vegetable oil, but not to the point of becoming a concern for heart disease

The Science of Cooking Oils: Which Are Really the Healthiest?

There are lot of options for cooking oils these days. But what are the healthiest cooking oils and how can you use them when preparing and cooking food?

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MdDuc · Oct 1, 2020

eBay, used motor. $2K. Idk where in my comment you see anything about new.

DCPanni · Oct 1, 2020

For an Italian bike you run pure virgin olive oil in it!

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