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billyboney · Nov 4, 2013

hi all,id like to give the aprilia an oil change.can i use 10w40,as i have a new can in the shed.i know the book spec is 15w50,but im a tight arse.:devious

Kiwi_rsvr · Nov 4, 2013

I run 10w40 semi synth and have for sometime, I've noticed two things engine gets hotter a little bit quicker and sounds a little more mechanically noisey, neither of which cause any concerns or issues to the overall running/performance of the engine. But then I do change every 2500 miles without fail.

nikfubar1 · Nov 4, 2013

I always use the proper stuff but your engine your choice :eatcorn just use stuff that's designed for bikes as car oil can screw up your clutch.

GeoffH · Nov 4, 2013

My opinion, always use the recommended lubricants for your bike and the old bike indoors of course

billyboney · Nov 5, 2013

cheers ,ive ordered a can of the proper stuff off ebay to be on the safe side:thumbup

badapple1 · Nov 6, 2013

My so called aprilia dealer told me that they had an internal email recommending 10w 40 so I've stuck with that the last few years. The guy I go to for any major work also uses 10w 40 he is very well regarded in this area and raced gen2 milles

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