Switching from Dino to Synthetic

Rider · 10-07-2008, 02:42 PM

Ok I'm almost at 3K miles on the Gixxer and now want to switch to full synthetic on my next oil change which will be this weekend.

The question is, can I just drain the dino oil(OEM Suzuki brand) and add the synthetic or do I need to "flush" the engine by running a semi systheic first for a few hundred miles, then switch to the full synthetic?

I know it's a newb question but I never ran a full synthetic on my last bike, so I'm not sure how to properly make the switch.

Trip · 10-07-2008, 02:43 PM

drain and switch, no need to flush.

PhiSig1071 · 10-07-2008, 02:58 PM

Yep, what he said. Most modern dino oils and synthetics will swap without any real issue. I use Mobil 1 in the KTM and Castrol R4 Superbike in the GSXR. Had good success with both.

Rider · 10-07-2008, 03:13 PM

I'm probably going with Amsoil. Not sure yet. It's nice to that the GSXR only takes 2600ML. The Kawi took a full 4 liters. I keep hearing good things about Shell Rotella but I am a little hesitant to buy anything from Wally World.

PhiSig1071 · 10-07-2008, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

I'm probably going with Amsoil. Not sure yet. It's nice to that the GSXR only takes 2600ML. The Kawi took a full 4 liters. I keep hearing good things about Shell Rotella but I am a little hesitant to buy anything from Wally World.

There is a Rotella T that works well, my dad uses it in his Kawasaki Concours that has 30k miles on it. You just have to make sure that it does not have "friction modifiers" in it, usually molybendium, because it binds to clutch plates and causes them to slip.

marko138 · 10-07-2008, 05:04 PM

Switch away. I have Amsoil in the Buell right now. Noticed dramatic improvements over the Harley syth (manufactured by Sunoco).

I'll probly put Mobil1 in it next time b/c it's cheaper and more readily available. And just as good.

10-07-2008, 02:42 PM	#1
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Switching from Dino to Synthetic Ok I'm almost at 3K miles on the Gixxer and now want to switch to full synthetic on my next oil change which will be this weekend. The question is, can I just drain the dino oil(OEM Suzuki brand) and add the synthetic or do I need to "flush" the engine by running a semi systheic first for a few hundred miles, then switch to the full synthetic? I know it's a newb question but I never ran a full synthetic on my last bike, so I'm not sure how to properly make the switch.

10-07-2008, 02:58 PM	#3
PhiSig1071 Let go of my ears. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: '03 GSX-R600, '04 625SMC Posts: 1,394	Yep, what he said. Most modern dino oils and synthetics will swap without any real issue. I use Mobil 1 in the KTM and Castrol R4 Superbike in the GSXR. Had good success with both. __________________ Entia non sunt multiplicanda necessitatem

10-07-2008, 03:13 PM	#4
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	I'm probably going with Amsoil. Not sure yet. It's nice to that the GSXR only takes 2600ML. The Kawi took a full 4 liters. I keep hearing good things about Shell Rotella but I am a little hesitant to buy anything from Wally World.