[Mattler]

Ok I will make this as basic as possible to avoid confusion:
I live in PHilippines

I go back and forth there every 3 weeks

Genuine oils like Motul in philippines costs almost THREE TIMES normal price!

I have bought this oil and its now in my ZX10 with a genuine GEN5 filter.

Does anyone have any opinions on this oil or know it because I`m now paranoid about it.
I do have 4L of Motul 7100 here but my intention is to bring it 1L at a time to avoid suspicious airport X ray images and possible problems. And to be honest if this oil is deemed ok then I will run with it for now rather than waste money.
Thanks Guys.

 

[GreenOne]

Nobody dares answer because of fear of starting hell I guess. lol
I don`t know that oil. But to keep it simple;
You must read the label and compare the API and JASO classification to your bikes manual. If it matches you can use it. That`s why we have the classifications. If it`s not specified on the label (bad) or if it is below, you should not use it.
In general I wouldn`t use anything lower than SM anyway, but that`s just me.

 

[JayBoCC2]

Motul 300v here(USA) costs 3-4x what kawi oil or rotella t6 oil costs aswell.

 

[Mattler]

I spoke to OPIE oils in UK who are pretty much experts on all things "oil" he basically said its nothing special but has a full comprehensive data sheet which conforms to the spec I need.
Only down side is that it doesnt meet ANY standards which could be for a legitimate reason EG it doesnt need to where its sold so why would the company waste money etc but to be on the safe side I will take my Motul 7100 back to the Philippines with me when I finish work on Sunday.
Just to clarify about the cost, what I meant was that Motul in PH cost 3-4 times more than motul 7100 costs everywhere else on the planet!! Crazy I know!
So you are looking at 160-175 US Dollars per oil change

 

[GreenOne]

It doesn`t need to meet all standard listed in the manual, only one of them. The later/higher the better. Each grade contains the properties of the lover grades. If it`s not tested and certified it only means that the manufacturer claims it conforms. I can do that too :wink2: And it may or may not actually conform, that`s up to the consumer to trust.

Anyway, that is crazy for the 7100. Even 1,5-2 times higher than in Norway.

Edit:
Sorry, I misread your last post, so disregard my first sentence. I would not use it.

 

[Mattler]

It doesn`t need to meet all standard listed in the manual, only one of them. The later/higher the better. Each grade contains the properties of the lover grades. If it`s not tested and certified it only means that the manufacturer claims it conforms. I can do that too :wink2: And it may or may not actually conform, that`s up to the consumer to trust.

Anyway, that is crazy for the 7100. Even 1,5-2 times higher than in Norway.

Edit:
Sorry, I misread your last post, so disregard my first sentence. I would not use it.

no worries, I got what you meant.

Well as I work in UK I can get the 7100 while I`m here for around $60 so my only challenge is not having it taken by some jobs-worth who is scanning suitcases
P.S You should see how much they charge for genuine bluray disks over there!!!!

 

[GreenOne]

no worries, I got what you meant.

P.S You should see how much they charge for genuine bluray disks over there!!!!

I`m surprised there is such a thing :laugh2:

 

[Diescrap95]

no worries, I got what you meant.

Well as I work in UK I can get the 7100 while I`m here for around $60 so my only challenge is not having it taken by some jobs-worth who is scanning suitcases
P.S You should see how much they charge for genuine bluray disks over there!!!!

Lol! Welcome to the Philippines...make sure you have no bullets in your "boxes" or suitcases.

 

[conspiracy]

Any 15w40 diesel oil will work. I’ve used 7 different ones and NEVER used motorcycle specific oil since 2003 with all my bikes. Use what you believe in bro, oil is like religion.