Semi Vs Fully synthetic oil

[robertall]

Well...What is better?

Semi-synthetic or Ester based Fully Synthetic.

Cost £29 for 4 litres.

I just purchased for Ester based from "oilman" in Redruth.

Their service is good top notch.

And garages, do they tend to use the cheapest oil, or do they use mid-range oil? What is the likelyhood they are using top notch oil for services? (I ask due to arguement with a mate.)

Rob

[Manky Cat]

Rob, sometimes the best isn't alway's the dearest, but have to say I wouldn't want an inferior product in my Bike, also I don't trust garages.... and apart from the banks I consider them to be one of the biggest robbers on the high street. I think it takes a good while to build trust between yourself and a good garage, I know this having driven cars for many years. Not much help I know, sorry pal

[druidsam]

i dont know which is best , but i use semi as thats whats recommended for my bike, and i have heard of fully synth causing clutch slip on some bikes.



.............................................Sam

[robertall]

Originally Posted by druidsam

i dont know which is best , but i use semi as thats whats recommended for my bike, and i have heard of fully synth causing clutch slip on some bikes.



.............................................Sam

Never knew that, but i want my engine to last very very long.

Rob

[deano]

I reckon this thread title is one of those which merits an edit by GB

[thunderlad]

Deano....stop makin me have rude thoughts, must stop....er

Carol thatcher,
Carol thatcher,
Carol thatcher,
Carol thatcher,....thats better.

[druidsam]

Originally Posted by deano

I reckon this thread title is one of those which merits an edit by GB

for all the sensitive types,i have edited the thread title



...........................Sam

[jonnywombat]

Originally Posted by druidsam

i dont know which is best , but i use semi as thats whats recommended for my bike, and i have heard of fully synth causing clutch slip on some bikes.



.............................................Sam

That is true of Laverdas when the clutch is getting towards the end of it's life. I stick roughly to the manufactures recommended oils in my machines, with a slight leaning toward semi synth

[robertall]

Yeah but i am in an arguement with my mum about it now and i want to tell her that fully is better than semi...lol

Can anyone tell me whether this is true or not?

Rob

[Mickie]

Originally Posted by robertall

Yeah but i am in an arguement with my mum about it now and i want to tell her that fully is better than semi...lol

Can anyone tell me whether this is true or not?

Rob

Not sure we are all here to help with your teenage rebellion Rob, you should know by now that your mum is always right! (even if she is wrong)