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From: rkd@ccice5.UUCP (R. K. Downes)
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: Re: What oil do you use?
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Date: Tue, 12-Feb-85 12:56:30 EST
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I use Kendall 20-50 motorcycle-grade oil (spring,summer,fall) which is
probably similar to the oil you mentioned (for high temperature
applications).

For cold weather, I use a (whatever brand) 10-40 weight oil. Due to the
viscosity at this temperature (and the questionable design of BMW oil
filters), I start and run the bike (for the first 10 miles) very
softly, so that the oil filter doesn't collapse from the oil pressure.

I've been told (and try to follow) to change the oil every 1000 miles in
the tri-season, and every two weeks in the wintertime.
-- 

	Ray Downes
	Computer Consoles Inc.
	ccice5:rkd (CCI Central Engineering systems only)