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whats everyones Honda dealer using at service? I am sure they had Castrol on display when I bought my bike but they seem to have changed to Putoline oil which I have never heard of!
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Hi Tom, I realize how this may seem biased as possibly being from said dealer ;) , but if you wanted Castrol oil I know we can happily order some in for you.

However in order to give you some info on oils/brands, try checking out http://scooterunderground.ca/knowledge/ ... oil101.htm there is a good breakdown of oil types there.
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Tom192 wrote:whats everyones Honda dealer using at service? I am sure they had Castrol on display when I bought my bike but they seem to have changed to Putoline oil which I have never heard of!
Putoline is a good brand too

If brand is important
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Mine uses Castrol but then again all branded oil should be good otherwise it wont be on the shelves.

I think this is the same for fuel, they have strict rules before it is sold to the public, so BP is no better than Shell etc.
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Does it matter? Almost all brands have good antisludge and antiwear additives.

Since the PCX has a dry clutch, you do not need to use motorcycle-specific oil.

10w30 is good for most climates, 10w40 is better for warmer climates and will work properly down to freezing temperatures. 0w30/0w40 will be okay, but do not rev your bike hard until it's warmed up. I HIGHLY recommend synthetic -- any synthetic is far, far better than any conventional.

I personally use Mobil1 oil, but again, it doesn't matter.
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it was more just out of curiosity really as to whether honda had changed over nationally. as long as its slippy im sure it will be fine ;)
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Tom192 wrote:it was more just out of curiosity really as to whether honda had changed over nationally. as long as its slippy im sure it will be fine ;)

Honda only manufacture and source from their supply chain.

Dealers are franchisees.

Oil is a long way down on the list of considerations unless it's sponsored

Most dealers that offer servicing probably buy their oil by 50 gallon drum as base oil
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