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JASO MA2 or MB engine oil question

Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2021 6:42 pm
by alfizta
Hello everyone!...

First post here...
Own a 2014 Honda PCX125, only dealer regular maintenance.
Only some days ago found out that the engine has only been filled with JASO MB oil (Honda recommended) on the first service. Ever since it has had JASO MA2 spec oil...
I'm concerned for possible damage to the engine... 17 000 km now... What do you think?
Thank you!

Sergio

Re: JASO MA2 or MB engine oil question

Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2021 7:12 pm
by Jge64
I would worry about something else…

Re: JASO MA2 or MB engine oil question

Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2021 7:29 pm
by gn2
It'll be fine.

Re: JASO MA2 or MB engine oil question

Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2021 9:02 pm
by raito
We don't get JASO MB oils in our small, import-dependent country. Scooters here do fine, especially my PCX.

Well actually, I changed to car oil 16803 km ago, but before that I used JASO MA on 4 changes, JASO MB on 2 changes. JASO MB oils sourced when it was easier to cross the border to neighbouring land.

Re: JASO MA2 or MB engine oil question

Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2021 7:03 am
by alfizta
At least, MA would reduce fuel economy, right? Anyone noticed differences in this aspect between the 2 oil specs (MA/MB)?

Re: JASO MA2 or MB engine oil question

Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2021 8:59 am
by mymitzi
Don't worry.......be happy. Been using Walmart's Best 10w30 full synthetic for a long time with great results and great MPG also.

Re: JASO MA2 or MB engine oil question

Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2021 12:36 pm
by Conelite
Details..

These bikes will run on almost any oil IMO.. Run plain Automotive oil (I always run Mobil 1 full synthetic in all my Honda Scooters). No need to run any dual blend oil unless you like to waste $$.

Re: JASO MA2 or MB engine oil question

Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2021 1:07 am
by kyjoka
If you use MA oil , fuel comsumption would be less than MB 10w30

Re: JASO MA2 or MB engine oil question

Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2024 12:52 pm
by PCX 125 CANDY RED
kyjoka wrote: Tue Mar 30, 2021 1:07 am If you use MA oil , fuel comsumption would be less than MB 10w30
Why would it be less?

Re: JASO MA2 or MB engine oil question

Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2024 2:28 pm
by Conelite
PCX 125 CANDY RED wrote: Tue Apr 30, 2024 12:52 pm
kyjoka wrote: Tue Mar 30, 2021 1:07 am If you use MA oil , fuel comsumption would be less than MB 10w30
Why would it be less?
Just googled it.

"MA oils are suitable for all applications. JASO MB: Oils for motorcycles with an automatic transmission (scooters). These oils deliver the needed friction performance by added friction modifiers which provide fuel economy benefits."