Road testing new penrite motorcyle oil discussion netrider. Hpr diesel 5 features the penrite extra ten in the oils sae rating. Righto, colin alerted us to the fact it was coming, and today i have seen it on the shelf in autobarn. Sorry for leaving out the info on oil i was considering, either 10w40 for the 10 tenths or 10w50 for the hpr10. I dont want to make this a long post but 5 years ago we changed over to penrite hpr5 fully synthetic oil 5w 40. Nulon should be fine, i think it more depends on what you are prepared to spend on the oil in the long run the important think is the viscosity numbers like 15w40 or 10w30 some brands put different additives like detergents and other things to keep inside the motor clean but if you do regular services you shouldnt have problems with buildup. Penrite classic light is an sae 20w60 oil and can be used to replace sae 30 and 20w50 grades.
Semisynthetic wide range viscosity engine oil developed to give the optimum balance between engine protection and fuel economypower retention. Penrites hpr series of premium engine oils offer a unique visocity range, are. Lubricants and oils penrite hpr 10 fully synthetic 10w50. Synthetic technology, special viscosity gear oil designed for use in motorcycle.
Penrite engine oil hpr gas 10 10w50 5l super retail. Hpr diesel 10 is a premium high performance semi synthetic sae 10w40, nonfriction modified engine oil. Hpr 10 can be used where acea a3b3 is recommended and can also be used where previous api specifications sm 200410, sl 200104 and sj are recommended. It uses a combination of the latest additive technology and a low shear rate viscosity modifier, to ensure additional protection against wear, corrosion, oil oxidation, piston deposits and sludge under all conditions.
Penrite gear oils, penrite additives, penrite coolants and penrite motorcycle and marine products. May also be used in fourstroke motorcycle engines and in petrol and lpg engines as a mixedfleet oil. The local shop looked up his book and it suggested hpr 10w50 gas oil. Hpr gas 10 is a premium high performance, semi synthetic, sae 10w50, nonfriction modified engine oil. I did talk to few other riders who use penrite and they all said there are happy with penrite oil. The w number on the front of the pack tells you the viscosity of the oil at start up temperature, while the second number. The poll without starting a debate on whats hot and whats not, or mineral vs semi synth vs full synth lets find out who is using what brand and maybe why its your choice of liquidy goodness. It protects against corrosion, oil oxidation and sludge.
Penrite oils open 7 days norwood parade auto spares. Premium 10 exceeds the exceeds the requirements of api sncf, acea a3b3 and jaso ma as well as many manufacturers. Im a lover of penrite oils, i use penrite in my hilux, commodore, whipper snippers, chainsaws, lawn mowers and whatever takes oil. I am as i had needlessly high oil pressure 60 cold idle30 hot modified oil system and pump. Penrite motorcycle gear oil is a semi synthetic premium performance, sae 10w40 or 80w85 weight gear oil, specially formulated for separate gearboxes used in two stroke and four stroke motorcycles including atvs. Semi synthetic sae 10w40 api ci4sl acea a3b4 diesel. If you use lpg, the gas is better, as the lpg has in it nitrates nitrites that can attack the bearing journals. Clean oil means longer engine life which means a vans earning capacity is lengthened. I was using penrite hpr 15, which is a 15w 60 semi synthetic oil in my reconditioned v6 ecotec engine after it was initially run in over the first 2000 km on normal mineral oil of course, and id done around 190,000 km using it, and whenever ive removed rocker covers or whatever, the engine internals all still look clean and new. Im not wanting to use castrol 10w60 as i tried it in my vt which was still low ks and it was extremely noisy, to the.
Hpr gas is a premium high performance mineral sae 20w60, nonfriction modified engine oil. Will swap to penrite mc4st semisynthetic when i do my next minor service. It contains a double layer of engine wear protection with full zinc and penrites advanced extra ten technology. It has been previously sold in the uk under the name hpr30. For motorcycles where hpr gas 10 was previously used, we recommend mc4st. Hpr 15 is suitable for older petrol engines in all types of vehicles including conventional, multicam, multivalve, turbocharged and supercharged engines. Their premium engine oils always go the extra 10 above the industry benchmark. It features a double layer of engine wear protection with full zinc and penrites advanced extra ten technology. This fitment information is based upon the stock version of the motorcycle or unit referenced and any non stock accessory added or other modifications made to your motorcycle could. An introduction to the lubrication of older vehicles penrite oil type of car engine gearbox axle triumph tr24a, 195367 6.
Penrite hpr 15 is a premium, fully synthetic sae 15w60 engine oil. Penrite vintage oils norwood parade auto spares open 7. October 2017 24,000kms service here is a little update. These are the top 10 oil brands i could think of and only 10 fit in poll list so if you are using one not on the list feel free to post it and let us know. Gday all, ive done a search but cant come up with a definitive result, ive recently bought a low k 32,000 ve l98 and am changing the oil this weekend, and am stuck as to which oil to use. Its high zinc levels and penrites advanced extra ten technology, create a double layer of engine wear protection. It is suitable for use with diesel petrole10lpg dual fuel. Extra ten provides greater engine protectionat operating temperatures compared to sae 10w40 and 15w40 engine oils that are pecified to the owners handbook. I am running penrite pro 15 plus semisynthetic engine oil now. Penrite hpr diesel 5 5w40 10 litres filter discounters. Ive been using penrite hpr gas 10 in my zzr250 for 16,000 km. Hpr 10 is suitable for use in many lpg and diesel powered vehicles.
The castrol leaked a little, probably a pcv blockage which is. Learn more in the knowledge centre about our engine oil brands. Thats just another part of their commitment to making the best oil for your car. Hpr 10 is a premium, full synthetic sae 10w50 engine oil. Godeagle 11wx10h skull punk rocker rider motorcycle biker patches name jacket patches appliqued iron onsew on embroidered patches on back black. Specifically made for engines manufactured between 1950 and 1975 including most classic cars, particularly high performance vehicles such as mg, jaguar, triumph and porsche. Penrite semi synthetic sae 10w40 api ci4sl acea a3b4 diesel engine oil.
Here is a list of penrite automotive oils that are wet clutch suitable, from penrite. I dont notice any difference that cant be explained away by the benefits of fresh oil. Penrite steering box lube is suitable for veteranvintage and some classic car steering boxes. I notice on the penrite website they have now changed their hpr range to full synthetic for the hpr0, hpr5, hpr10 and hpr15. Mc4st 10w50 is a premium semi synthetic, sae 10w40, non friction modified, modern, 4 stroke engine oil. It can also be used in some classic car and motorcycle gearboxes that require high viscosity lubrication or a self leveling grease such as burman motorcycle gear boxes used in many older motorcycle brands such as ajs, bsa, arial and others. The extra ten helps protect your engine by using an oil that has a higher viscosity at operating temperature than what is normally specified, thus providing better protection and reducing engine wear in all driving conditions. A lot of people have negative comments about mobile 1 in a wrx but i see the most popular easily avalible oil for them in australia is the castrol edge and in the us its shell rotella.
It contains a combination of high technology additives, including increased dispersant levels and low shear viscosity modifiers. Ill be using 4,000 km drain intervals to compensate for the fact it is not a motorcyclespecific oil. Penrite oil hpr gas 10 10w50 semi synthetic engine oil. Hpr 10 features the penrite extra ten in the oils sae rating. Automotive been looking for cheap motorcycle oil and found these deals which meet or surpass the requirements for jaso ma for motorcycles with a wet clutch. Click the button below to add the penrite hpr diesel 5 5w 40 5l to your wish list. Not suitable for diesel vehicles fitted with a dpf diesel particulate filter. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds. Recommended for use in a wide range of vehicles built since 1996 including those that require 10wxx and 15w40 grade oils. I have used penrite hpr gas 10w50 semisynthetic in my zzr250 for the last 2,500 km with good results. I would prefer the convenience of the same oil for all three. Running a couple of vans full time you certainly clock up the kilometres. Ive been using penrite hpr10 gas semi syn 10w50 in my bikes for years, and use their 20w60 diesel mineral for running in.
The lpg gas oil has a higher sulphur content than straight hpr10 in order to combat the lpg. Penrite 7 year 450,000 km green coolant1 litre american. I seem to remember a thread recommending penrite hpr 30 sae 20w60 as a better alternative for the transmission. Reason is from reading reports done by an independant person it comes out just above penrite by 20 free hp. Penrite hpr gas 10w50 engine oil 5l hprg5 engine oil. Hpr gas 10 is a premium high performance semi synthetic sae 10w50, nonfriction modified engine oil. So if the industry recommends a 10w30 for example, penrite make a 10w40.
Penrite enduro is a classic premium mineral, high zinc, 25w70 nonfriction modified fourstroke motorcycle engine oil. It contains a combination of high technology additives, including additives to prevent oil nitration and low shear viscosity modifiers. Mc4st 20w50 is a premium, high performance mineral, sae 20w50, non friction modified, 4 stroke engine oil. For motorcycles where hpr gas 10 was previously used, we. Now i used the penrite guide to find the right oil for my xr400. Ive had castrol 530, penrite 2060 mineral, mobil 1 unknown rating since was in service, currently using penrite light diesel 1550 semisynth and have a full synth penrite 1050 waiting. Im aiming for either a 5w3040, or 10w4050, but am open to suggestions. Penrite hpr 10 10w50 how well the engine oil protect the. Over the past 3 services, i have tried penrite semisynthetic not sure if it was pro 15 plus, then at the next service penrite full synthetic listed in. Even so, it will cost half the price overall of using a motorcyclespecific fullsynthetic.
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