Can I put 20W50 oil in my motorcycle?

Suitable Vehicles. Depending on the recommendations for the particular vehicle, 20W50 oil is suitable for large or small diesel engines, gasoline engines, motorcycles and aviation vehicles. It is also suitable for both air- and liquid-cooled engines.

What is 20W 50 oil used for?

A SAE 20W-50 motor oil is typically used in older vehicles or in particularly warm climates. Castrol GTX 20W-50 has been specially formulated to help extend the life of your engine by keeping it free from sludge, even when operating in extremely high temperatures.

What happens if you use 20W50 instead of 10w40?

Your engine won’t be harmed. The 20w40 oil is an oil that when cold has the viscosity of a 20, but when at operating temperatures has a viscosity of 40. Same for the 20w50.

Which oil is better 20w40 or 20W50?

20W40 is suitable for hotter climates and will not cause sludge as opposed to 20w50 which is more appropriate for hotter conditions. But, it has more drawbacks than 20w40. For example, it will only pass two or three cold starts in a colder climate but nothing beyond that.

Can I put Castrol GTX in my motorcycle?

I’m 99\% positive thats what Liutas runs in all his bikes. :dontknow: edit: found it (the search function works?) Liutas said: Been using castrol GTX 10w40 in my bikes for…well, let’s just say over 20 years……and it’s never been a problem.

Is 20w50 good for petrol engine?

Virtually every mechanic recommends the use of 20w50. 20W-50 engine oil is no good for modern engines, regardless of the mileage. It is too thick, and flow to sensitive areas like multivalve cylinders, VVT / VANOS and any other timing adjusters that rely on instant oil pressure will be impeded.

What happens if I use 20w50 instead of 5w30?

20w50 is actually thicker than 5w30. This will result in less fuel efficiency, less horsepower, and more engine damage because it will have to work harder to rotate. Trust the engineers that made your vehicle.

Which engine oil is best 10W40 or 20w50?

Is 10w40 good for high mileage? 10W40 is not better than 20W50 for high mileage. The difference between 10w40 and 20w50 is simply that the latter is thicker. As far as gas mileage goes, no oil will improve your gas mileage by changing from 10W40 to 20W50 or vice versa.

What motorcycle oil is best?

If you are looking for a mineral-based oil, we recommend the Yamalube All Purpose SAE 10W-40 Oil. The Lucas SAE 10W-40 Semi-Synthetic Motorcycle Oil is a good semi-synthetic blend, while the Red Line 42504 20W-50 Fully Synthetic Motorcycle Oil is a decent choice for a fully synthetic option.

What happens if I use 20W50 instead of 20W40?

20W50 will hold on to the viscosity marginally better than 20W40 when the engine gets hot. However, 20W50 mineral oil will cause more sludge than a similar 20W40 because 20W50 will have more viscosity improvers. Pulsar 150’s manual recommends 20W40, but you can use either, not much of a difference.

What is 20W-50 motor oil used for?

A SAE 20W-50 motor oil is typically used in older vehicles or in particularly warm climates. Castrol GTX 20W-50 has been specially formulated to help extend the life of your engine by keeping it free from sludge, even when operating in extremely high temperatures.

What is high mileage 20W 50 Castrol?

Castrol® GTX® High Mileage 20W-50 is specially formulated for vehicles with over 75,000 miles. It contains Phosphorus Replacement Technology, which reduces the level of phosphorus and replaces it with a proprietary additive that preserves your emission system while maintaining robust wear protection.

What is phosphorus replacement technology in Castrol GTX 20W-50?

It contains Phosphorus Replacement Technology, which reduces the level of phosphorus and replaces it with a proprietary additive that preserves your emission system while maintaining robust wear protection. Castrol® GTX® 20W-50 is formulated to clean away existing sludge while preventing new sludge formation to help extend engine life.

What is GTX 20W-50 engine oil?

Castrol GTX 20W-50 has been specially formulated to help extend the life of your engine. Learn about the benefits of our 20W-50 engine oil here.