Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    enginelovr's Avatar
    enginelovr Posts: 13, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Mar 18, 2010, 04:24 PM
    Oil: normal or synthetic??
    Hi!
    What is the difference between normal 2 cycle oil or synthtic 2 cycle oil??
    Thanks!
    cdad's Avatar
    cdad Posts: 12,700, Reputation: 1438
    Internet Research Expert
    		  
    #2

    Mar 18, 2010, 07:04 PM

    There can be a lot. It depends on the ones you choose to use. But the main difference is that in synthetics you usually use less and it has more lubricating properties built into it as an additive.
    jkraw90's Avatar
    jkraw90 Posts: 52, Reputation: 2
    Junior Member
    		  
    #3

    Jun 6, 2010, 09:28 PM

    From experince syntheics are usually thinner as well as tending to burn away quicker. For motorcycles you should always stick natural types as sythenics can have other properties than cause issues, such as a lot of bikes have wet clutches (oil spins around the clutch plates) so if you use any of the magentec type oils it will cause no end of problems with the clutch. There can be countless other issues to so best to stick with natural when dealing with motorcycles. That being said castrol gtx (standard) is one of the best oils I've ever used.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Full synthetic oil advantages [ 1 Answers ]

I've just purchased a new vehicle, any thougts on switching over to a full snythetic -----O-W -30 to optimize fuel economy. The manufacturer claims their product improve economy. Your thoughts on this claim ?

Synthetic oil in small engines [ 11 Answers ]

What is your thought on using 30 weight synthetic oil in a small air cooled engine? I have a snapper rider with a 13hp honda engine.

Synthetic Oil Really Worth The $ ? [ 2 Answers ]

Own an '09 Accord and I'm getting real close to changing the oil for the first time. I used Mobil 1 religiously in my old vehicle (still own it.) However is it really necessary and worth the extra expense, about double the cost at least. I'm not changing it when the automatic reminder tells me...

When to switch to synthetic oil ? [ 1 Answers ]

I recently purchased a new honda ridgeline which I really love. I plan on running synthetic oil but when should I switch ? I've heard that you should wait until the motor is fully broken in and I've also heard to just switch. Which is correct ?

View more questions Search