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yet another oil question ?

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by parkerfe, Jan 11, 2008.

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  1. parkerfe

    parkerfe F1 World Champ

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    Are motorcycle oils compatible with auto engines? I was reading my recent J&P Cycle catalog and noted all the different type of motorcycle oils listed from brands and weights not found at your local auto parts store. I was thinking that since motorcycle engines are generally high revving-high performance like Ferrari engines, that many those type of oil would work ? http://www.jpcycles.com/search.aspx?search=motor+oils&store=All
     
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    UroTrash Four Time F1 World Champ Consultant Owner

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    briefly, the usual worry is auto oils have too much molybdenum and will make wet clutches slip. Much debate about this however.

    Edit, I think you are asking the opposite question; motorcycle oils in cars? What's the point, they just cost a lot more!
     
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    Iv'e also heard that motorcycle oils have higher amounts of zink and other additives that can damage Cats and O2 sensors.
     
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    FYI, new motorcycles have cats and 02 sensors...plus, part of the reason I have been looking at different oil alternatives is to find a higher zinc oil for older cars such as my BB512i
     
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    If thats what you are after, look at the Mobil 1 MX4T motorcycle oil.
     
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