couple questions on oil

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Farfignugin
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Post by Farfignugin »

ok, here it is, straight from the service manual:

pg. 9-1 (or p81 if viewed by a pdf viewer: Specified Oil: Honda 4-Stroke SAE 10W-40 or equivalent; Oil quantity: 90cc (3.0 U.S. oz., 3.2 Imp. oz.)

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Post by gingerbreadman »

Farfignugin wrote:Uhhh... for one thing, if you read the manual it says to use regular motor oil. And if you use heavy weight gear oil (80-90W) it will make the scoot sluggish.
I've alredy tried gear oil on mine and it doesn't work too great. :arrow:
islandbayy wrote:Gear oil should be used in the gear box.

Recommended factory specs are 80W-95

For heavy working engines (moded and high heat engines), I recommend 80W-140
thank you islandbayy :)
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